Comments on: Note: The Mets, Draft and Slotting http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/ Latest Mets News, Links, Rumors and Opinion Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gina http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190545 Gina Wed, 28 May 2008 19:36:03 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190545 I agree. If anything the front office choosing to stick to slotting is just a poor excuse for our farm system issues. I agree. If anything the front office choosing to stick to slotting is just a poor excuse for our farm system issues.

]]> By: TRex23 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190522 TRex23 Wed, 28 May 2008 19:26:17 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190522 I stated right up front that it would be difficult to prove that they are letting better players pass by over money issues. My main point, and maybe I failed to express it well, was that the Mets have made bad draft picks over the past recent years and whether it was over money or faulty talent evaluation, that, more than anything, is the reason the Mets farm system is in as poor shape as it is. I stated right up front that it would be difficult to prove that they are letting better players pass by over money issues.

My main point, and maybe I failed to express it well, was that the Mets have made bad draft picks over the past recent years and whether it was over money or faulty talent evaluation, that, more than anything, is the reason the Mets farm system is in as poor shape as it is.

]]> By: Free Aaron Heilman http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190516 Free Aaron Heilman Wed, 28 May 2008 19:24:28 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190516 Agreed that a system can be flawed without yet showing flawed results. But ... 1) there is no proof that slotting is in fact a hard-and-fast rule for the Mets. Omar has stated at other times that he will break slot if it makes sense. (See Metlomaniac's post below.) 2) it hasn't yet hurt the Mets so why gripe about it if it hasn''t hurt them? I'm not necessarily talking about you here. But the many fans who are criticizing the Wilpons for being cheap. Agreed that a system can be flawed without yet showing flawed results. But …

1) there is no proof that slotting is in fact a hard-and-fast rule for the Mets. Omar has stated at other times that he will break slot if it makes sense. (See Metlomaniac’s post below.)

2) it hasn’t yet hurt the Mets so why gripe about it if it hasn”t hurt them? I’m not necessarily talking about you here. But the many fans who are criticizing the Wilpons for being cheap.

]]> By: Tidewater http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190515 Tidewater Wed, 28 May 2008 19:24:18 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190515 Jason Tyner? Jason Tyner?

]]> By: bdwyshaps http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190497 bdwyshaps Wed, 28 May 2008 19:16:28 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190497 Agreed---I think it is ridiculous that the Wilpons continually raise ticket prices, but won't put up the money to draft the best players available. You want to slot---fine. You want to spend what other teams spend--fine. Then charge what other teams charge. I wonder how much Royals season tickets are? Agreed—I think it is ridiculous that the Wilpons continually raise ticket prices, but won’t put up the money to draft the best players available. You want to slot—fine. You want to spend what other teams spend–fine. Then charge what other teams charge. I wonder how much Royals season tickets are?

]]> By: bdwyshaps http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190494 bdwyshaps Wed, 28 May 2008 19:15:22 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190494 1. The Yanks invented over-slotting and are hosting an All-Star game in a month. 2. I think it is ridiculous that the Wilpons continually raise ticket prices, but won't put up the money to draft the best players available. You want to slot---fine. You want to spend what other teams spend--fine. Then charge what other teams charge. I wonder how much Royals season tickets are? 1. The Yanks invented over-slotting and are hosting an All-Star game in a month.

2. I think it is ridiculous that the Wilpons continually raise ticket prices, but won’t put up the money to draft the best players available. You want to slot—fine. You want to spend what other teams spend–fine. Then charge what other teams charge. I wonder how much Royals season tickets are?

]]> By: MetsFan21 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190444 MetsFan21 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:53:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190444 Slotting is collusion. Then again - the Players Union can't do anything about that because none of those players are repped by the union until they crack an MLB roster or are given a MLB contract the moment they are drafted. Slotting is collusion. Then again – the Players Union can’t do anything about that because none of those players are repped by the union until they crack an MLB roster or are given a MLB contract the moment they are drafted.

]]> By: MetsFan21 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190435 MetsFan21 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:49:38 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190435 That is true but also, keep in mind a good number of prospects in the high school and college ranks are being advised or represented by Scott Boras. Anyone know the stats to Pedro Beato who the Mets drafted in 2005 but was not signed. He eventually signed with the Orioles in the 2006 MLB draft as the 32nd overall selection. That is true but also, keep in mind a good number of prospects in the high school and college ranks are being advised or represented by Scott Boras. Anyone know the stats to Pedro Beato who the Mets drafted in 2005 but was not signed. He eventually signed with the Orioles in the 2006 MLB draft as the 32nd overall selection.

]]> By: Free Aaron Heilman http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190434 Free Aaron Heilman Wed, 28 May 2008 18:49:13 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190434 That's probably it. There is no strict "adherence to slotting" policy. But at the same time there is a desire to stay within slot when it makes sense. Bottom line: Slotting has not hurt the Mets so far in their recent drafts. That is not at the bottom of the current state of their farm system. That’s probably it. There is no strict “adherence to slotting” policy. But at the same time there is a desire to stay within slot when it makes sense.

Bottom line: Slotting has not hurt the Mets so far in their recent drafts. That is not at the bottom of the current state of their farm system.

]]> By: Tidewater http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190431 Tidewater Wed, 28 May 2008 18:48:34 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2008/05/28/note-the-mets-draft-and-slotting/#comment-190431 This is my last post on the subject. A system can be flawed without yet showing flawed results. That doesn't mean the system is fine. I was involved in a back and forth with you a week or two ago and I know that arguing with you is useless. So enjoy your day. This is my last post on the subject. A system can be flawed without yet showing flawed results. That doesn’t mean the system is fine.

I was involved in a back and forth with you a week or two ago and I know that arguing with you is useless. So enjoy your day.

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