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3D6B7D69667C6C676A7D4F68626E6663216C0F0 wrote: I think there was value in keeping Vogelbach here through next season,.  He’d have served in a couple of valuable ways:  as a DH with power, a role best held by a veteran player, and as a mentor to the young players.  I don’t know anything about Holderman, maybe this will be a good trade for the Pirates, but Vogie could also have served a good purpose here.  Maybe he can be resigned in the offseason, or a player like him with similar skills.
His contract has a team option for 2023 so he's not a FA after the season unless the Mets choose not to exercise the option.

587578696E7F68282B1A0 wrote: I think there was value in keeping Vogelbach here through next season,.  He’d have served in a couple of valuable ways:  as a DH with power, a role best held by a veteran player, and as a mentor to the young players.  I don’t know anything about Holderman, maybe this will be a good trade for the Pirates, but Vogie could also have served a good purpose here.  Maybe he can be resigned in the offseason, or a player like him with similar skills.
His contract has a team option for 2023 so he's not a FA after the season unless the Mets choose not to exercise the option.




Yes, I forgot about that. I think I’d be surprised if the Mets bring him back, though, but they might if he has a good second half for them.

Vogelbach was likely the easiest of the players on the roster for which BC could find a trading partner.



Vogey turned out to be a better signing than I expected, but BC did the right thing in moving him. With a 4 man bench, it is hard to carry someone who can't play in the field. Hoping that the pitcher they got back can help.



Anxious to see who else is traded, and if any of the returns even equal that of the Vogey deal. Unfortunately, I believe we will see VanMeter with the team for the rest of the season, and Tsutugo as well, unless he continues to strike out 3 times a game (which should eventually lead to a DFA).

1B373F383314233525560 wrote: Vogelbach was likely the easiest of the players on the roster for which BC could find a trading partner.



Vogey turned out to be a better signing than I expected, but BC did the right thing in moving him.  With a 4 man bench, it is hard to carry someone who can't play in the field.  Hoping that the pitcher they got back can help.



Anxious to see who else is traded, and if any of the returns even equal that of the Vogey deal.  Unfortunately, I believe we will see VanMeter with the team for the rest of the season, and Tsutugo as well, unless he continues to strike out 3 times a game (which should eventually lead to a DFA).




if Van Meter and Tsutugo make it through the entire season it will make finding a couple of 40 man roster spots easier in the off season.

Hard to say if this is connected in some way, but the Mets have acquired Michael Perez for cash considerations, after his recent DFA.