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Post by SportsFan19 on Aug 2, 2020 22:12:51 GMT
He's opted out. He apparently packed his bags and departed the team hotel without initially informing anyone of his intentions. Van Wagenen called it a "disappointing end" to Cespedes' four-year tenure with the club. At least he handled it like a consummate professional. Should be a useful negotiating point should he ever get another MLB contract... for the GM. |
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Post by twothousandonemark on Aug 3, 2020 4:42:01 GMT
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Aug 3, 2020 5:57:20 GMT
I thought this was common behavior from him? Being a bit of a bozo is common behavior, not going AWOL. Congrats on surfing in Nebraska. (5150 posts) |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 3, 2020 12:46:48 GMT
Being a bit of a bozo is common behavior, not going AWOL. Congrats on surfing in Nebraska. (5150 posts) I'm not sure I understand that reference. |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Aug 3, 2020 12:56:29 GMT
where in the world is carmen sandiego?
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Aug 3, 2020 13:05:47 GMT
Congrats on surfing in Nebraska. (5150 posts) I'm not sure I understand that reference. I'm going to assume it's a lyric from a song on the album? |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 3, 2020 13:21:41 GMT
I'm not sure I understand that reference. I'm going to assume it's a lyric from a song on the album? Oh, derp! That makes sense. Still haven't had my morning coffee. |
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Post by masterofallgoons on Aug 3, 2020 13:33:18 GMT
I'm not sure I understand that reference. I'm going to assume it's a lyric from a song on the album? Forgive me for still not getting the reference. What album? |
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Aug 3, 2020 15:00:50 GMT
where's grady sizemore?
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Post by OrsonSwelles on Aug 3, 2020 15:15:57 GMT
I'm going to assume it's a lyric from a song on the album? Forgive me for still not getting the reference. What album? The album 5150 by Van Halen. |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 3, 2020 16:12:44 GMT
The latest.....
You know what, to hell with Yoenis Cespedes. I've been a staunch defender of this signing, but if this is true, then he's the biggest proma dinna bitch in baseball right now, even more than Trevor Bauer. The Mets have paid him over $100m the past 4 seasons, all for about 900 ABs and countless "incidents" resulting him missing huge swaths of time. Now, when you're hitting .160, OPS barely over .600, you can't run, you can't field, you're one heavy cough away from a season-ending injury, you have the balls to complain about contract bonuses?
I hate to be vindictive, but he should never step foot on a major league field ever again. That privilege should be reserved for people who actually care.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Aug 3, 2020 16:28:41 GMT
The latest..... You know what, to hell with Yoenis Cespedes. I've been a staunch defender of this signing, but if this is true, then he's the biggest proma dinna bitch in baseball right now, even more than Trevor Bauer. The Mets have paid him over $100m the past 4 seasons, all for about 900 ABs and countless "incidents" resulting him missing huge swaths of time. Now, when you're hitting .160, OPS barely over .600, you can't run, you can't field, you're one heavy cough away from a season-ending injury, you have the balls to complain about contract bonuses? I hate to be vindictive, but he should never step foot on a major league field ever again. That privilege should be reserved for people who actually care. He cares about his cars. |
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Post by Rufus-T on Aug 3, 2020 16:47:11 GMT
Cespedes being Cespedes. The team can not do worse without him.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Aug 3, 2020 17:06:48 GMT
Forgive me for still not getting the reference. What album? The album 5150 by Van Halen. Gotcha. I'm not really a fan, so I'm not familiar. |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 3, 2020 17:08:54 GMT
Cespedes being Cespedes. The team can not do worse without him. It opens the door for Dom Smith to get regular reps, which is a good thing. I'm all for it. So long Yo, 2015 was amazing and I'll love you forever for it, but you're a buffoon. |
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Post by Rufus-T on Aug 3, 2020 17:28:55 GMT
Cespedes being Cespedes. The team can not do worse without him. It opens the door for Dom Smith to get regular reps, which is a good thing. I'm all for it. So long Yo, 2015 was amazing and I'll love you forever for it, but you're a buffoon. I couldn't agree more. He gave NY baseball a season to remember in 2015. Nowadays, I rather see Dom Smith. |
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Post by SportsFan19 on Aug 3, 2020 20:29:57 GMT
The latest..... You know what, to hell with Yoenis Cespedes. I've been a staunch defender of this signing, but if this is true, then he's the biggest proma dinna bitch in baseball right now, even more than Trevor Bauer. The Mets have paid him over $100m the past 4 seasons, all for about 900 ABs and countless "incidents" resulting him missing huge swaths of time. Now, when you're hitting .160, OPS barely over .600, you can't run, you can't field, you're one heavy cough away from a season-ending injury, you have the balls to complain about contract bonuses? I hate to be vindictive, but he should never step foot on a major league field ever again. That privilege should be reserved for people who actually care. How do bonuses work in a 60 game season? Are the benchmarks just prorated? |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 3, 2020 20:46:36 GMT
The latest..... You know what, to hell with Yoenis Cespedes. I've been a staunch defender of this signing, but if this is true, then he's the biggest proma dinna bitch in baseball right now, even more than Trevor Bauer. The Mets have paid him over $100m the past 4 seasons, all for about 900 ABs and countless "incidents" resulting him missing huge swaths of time. Now, when you're hitting .160, OPS barely over .600, you can't run, you can't field, you're one heavy cough away from a season-ending injury, you have the balls to complain about contract bonuses? I hate to be vindictive, but he should never step foot on a major league field ever again. That privilege should be reserved for people who actually care. How do bonuses work in a 60 game season? Are the benchmarks just prorated? I would assume they'd have to be, and I'd imagine the union brought that up when they were figuring out how to structure the season. |
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Post by klawrencio79 on Aug 20, 2020 16:33:16 GMT
OK, so how is our friend Dom Smith doing now that he's been thrust in regular duty?
Last night, he went 2-4 with 2 doubles, a run batted in, and a run scored in the Mets 5-3 win. Since August 1, in 17 games (16 starts), Dom has slashed .328/.420/.759 (1.179 OPS) with 5 homers, 16 RBI, 10 2B and 10 runs scored. The Mets have gone 9-8 during that time, after starting the season rather sluggishly.
Of his last 18 hits, 15 have gone for extra bases. His 10 doubles lead the NL (in just 77 PA) and his .754 slugging leads all of baseball. He's also tallied 21 RBI. The Mets are still on the outside looking in, but Cespedes walking away is probably the best thing that could have happened to them at this point.
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