Kid sure as hell looks the part. These top Cuban players have been panning out over the past few years. Lot of money for an unknown but those are the risks. Worthwhile risk for a deep-pocketed organization like the Red Sox.
We have been seeing more finished products though. Little different when talking about a 19 year old prospect. Granted a 19 year old prospect who would probably be the top pick in the MLB draft based on talent.
Well right, he is probably the youngest Cuban 'sensation' yet but that is why I said it is a lot of money for an unknown. Puig would probably be the closest comp because he was only about 22-23 when he made his debut & I believe he had gone about a year without playing organized baseball at the time he was signed because of all that was involved in his defection, etc.
Been reading that its drugs and since he turned himself in its treated like a first time offense. How is that possible?
Have to say I would be OK with that, I think. Maybe I'm just soured on the approach to rehab they took with him, though.
Very well could be. The Rangers have had interest in Gee in the past though. Mets seem to want lower level prospects now anyways.
It would be a great gamble for the Mets if there is any truth to it. If the Rangers are just tired of waiting for Profar to get healthy I could see them moving him, but only if they truly feel they can contend for the postseason this year and the Gee will help them get there.
The way I see it from the Mets perspective...it gives us a chance to really good a full year look at Flores and decide if he is the guy. As an aside...I wish they had let Tejada go and let Matt Reynolds battle for SS with Flores. Guy can hit.
