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]]> By: efunk http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43546 efunk Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:20:54 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43546 Considering the options, I think Eckstein would be a good addition for the Mets at 2nd base (at the right price.) People have posted 4yrs/$30mil like those are the actual numbers rather than what Eckstein's agent is asking. 2yrs/$10mil or 3/15 (Torrealba range) might be acceptable since I think he's better than Torrealba and those #s for Yorvit were too high to begin with. I think the comparisons of Eckstein to Wally Backman are dead on. Eckstein's numbers look very comparable to Backman: Backman '86 G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP 124 387 67 124 18 2 1 27 13 7 36 32 .320 .376 Eckstein '07 117 434 58 134 23 0 3 31 10 1 24 22 .309 .356 Eerily similar numbers plus they both bring those intangibles (dismiss them if you like) of grit, heart, hustle, and a winner's mentality. Aside from the stats, if you never watched the '86 Mets, you would have no idea how important a role he played on that team. During their swoon this year, everyone complained about the lack of passion the Mets showed this year. Well, here's a guy who fits the profile of someone who brings those qualities and does the little things that make a team successful (and has decent numbers for a 2nd baseman.) Considering the options, I think Eckstein would be a good addition for the Mets at 2nd base (at the right price.) People have posted 4yrs/$30mil like those are the actual numbers rather than what Eckstein’s agent is asking. 2yrs/$10mil or 3/15 (Torrealba range) might be acceptable since I think he’s better than Torrealba and those #s for Yorvit were too high to begin with.

I think the comparisons of Eckstein to Wally Backman are dead on. Eckstein’s numbers look very comparable to Backman:
Backman ‘86
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP
124 387 67 124 18 2 1 27 13 7 36 32 .320 .376
Eckstein ‘07
117 434 58 134 23 0 3 31 10 1 24 22 .309 .356

Eerily similar numbers plus they both bring those intangibles (dismiss them if you like) of grit, heart, hustle, and a winner’s mentality.

Aside from the stats, if you never watched the ‘86 Mets, you would have no idea how important a role he played on that team.

During their swoon this year, everyone complained about the lack of passion the Mets showed this year. Well, here’s a guy who fits the profile of someone who brings those qualities and does the little things that make a team successful (and has decent numbers for a 2nd baseman.)

]]> By: ReyesRocks http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43452 ReyesRocks Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:58:42 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43452 Lesser known, under rated talent? John Maine? Oliver Perez? Endy Chavez? Marlon Anderson (twice)? Jose Valentine? Lesser known, under rated talent?

John Maine?
Oliver Perez?
Endy Chavez?
Marlon Anderson (twice)?
Jose Valentine?

]]> By: John Paul Cullinane http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43403 John Paul Cullinane Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:36:56 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43403 I hear this guy keppinger is pretty good...why don't we trade for him? Also, Owens and Lindstrom are pretty good young guys...scouts have been saying that since they were even younger than they are now while in the minors...maybe we can trade Vargas for one of them. We could also possibly send burgos for heath bell or royce ring. Better yet, we can send some garbage for Bannister...I hear he's ok...not completely sure though... If we do any of these that could definitely solve a lot of our problems and just focus on starting pitching while letting Castro assume the starting catching job and sign a cheap solid defensive backup...but then again, what do I know? Let's wait 'till the end of winter and just sign someone expensive at the bottom of the barrel! I hear this guy keppinger is pretty good…why don’t we trade for him?

Also, Owens and Lindstrom are pretty good young guys…scouts have been saying that since they were even younger than they are now while in the minors…maybe we can trade Vargas for one of them.

We could also possibly send burgos for heath bell or royce ring.

Better yet, we can send some garbage for Bannister…I hear he’s ok…not completely sure though…

If we do any of these that could definitely solve a lot of our problems and just focus on starting pitching while letting Castro assume the starting catching job and sign a cheap solid defensive backup…but then again, what do I know? Let’s wait ’till the end of winter and just sign someone expensive at the bottom of the barrel!

]]> By: Nightlife http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43361 Nightlife Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:12:36 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43361 I haven't posted in awhile, but I just want to say Omar please do not consider signing this guy. Bring back Castillo or get Iguchi, hell anybody but Eckstein. Eckstein sucks, just because he "hustles" does not mean he is any good. I really don't know if I could be fan of this team with Eckstein as the second basemen. I haven’t posted in awhile, but I just want to say Omar please do not consider signing this guy. Bring back Castillo or get Iguchi, hell anybody but Eckstein. Eckstein sucks, just because he “hustles” does not mean he is any good. I really don’t know if I could be fan of this team with Eckstein as the second basemen.

]]> By: BSMITTYFDNY http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43335 BSMITTYFDNY Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:30:39 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43335 Worst option? You would rather have Castillo for four years and watch him gimp around all the time or be on the DL constantly. No thanks. Give me Eckstein who plays his heart out every game. Worst option? You would rather have Castillo for four years and watch him gimp around all the time or be on the DL constantly. No thanks. Give me Eckstein who plays his heart out every game.

]]> By: BSMITTYFDNY http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43332 BSMITTYFDNY Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:27:32 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43332 Eckstein is a very easy player to root for. He hustles on the basepaths and in the field. He may not be the best player in baseball but it is not for a lack of trying. He is just the type of player we need on the Mets. He doesnt need to hit homers, only get on base, be a good glove, and fire up the team when necessary. He can rub off on some of our whining crybabies on the team. Eckstein is a very easy player to root for. He hustles on the basepaths and in the field. He may not be the best player in baseball but it is not for a lack of trying. He is just the type of player we need on the Mets. He doesnt need to hit homers, only get on base, be a good glove, and fire up the team when necessary. He can rub off on some of our whining crybabies on the team.

]]> By: BSMITTYFDNY http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43331 BSMITTYFDNY Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:24:10 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2007/11/17/buzz-eckstein-mets-primary-2b-target/#comment-43331 If you want to keep calling the Mets a "Mickey Mouse" team why dont you just switch to being a Yankee fan? Give Omar and company a chance. The Winter Meetings havent even happened yet. Chill out and wait to see what happens first, and then you can form your opinion. But based on your post it seems you will never be happy. If you want to keep calling the Mets a “Mickey Mouse” team why dont you just switch to being a Yankee fan? Give Omar and company a chance. The Winter Meetings havent even happened yet. Chill out and wait to see what happens first, and then you can form your opinion. But based on your post it seems you will never be happy.

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