I totally disagree. Taylor is a defensive liability right now relative to Siri, who can cover a lot of ground between corner OF that aren’t the hottest runners. Banking on Taylor’s past v his now doesnt cut it for a fringe player. Siri is nothing to get all bothered about, but he’s better than Taylor this minute, is a bigger weapon on the bases and defense and gives the team a better chance to win any individual game.
I think CF was a big disappointment from Stearns. Im pretty sure no one imagined that Siri was the selection for every day, and neither was Taylor. Aside from starters, I’d rank stearns a flop on CF.
The days of the great New York centerfielders have been over for quite a while. While it would be nice to see Willie, Mickey, or the Duke out there, we got Siri and Taylor. I agree with Chris that Siri is the better player for the moment. While he hasn't hit and probably never will hit for average, Siri has drawn some walks in key moments and is a much better base runner. Although he hasn't hit one out yet this year, Siri has more long ball potential. Given the choice as to which one I want to see more of, my pick is Siri.
I think Taylor be should be the starting centerfielder because he is a career average offensive player and a slightly better than average defensive player. Mendoza think differently and is instituting a timeshare. The reasons escape logic. Taylor now has to prove himself all over again like he did when wrestling the centerfield starting job away from Bader. Taylor and Siri are free agents next year. Gilbert or Williams or Acuno have the opportunity to be the starting centerfielder in 2026 if they have a good 2025. Taylor would be a good 4th outfielder in 2026 for the Mets.
Assume seven games in is too early to panic in CF as it is too early to panic at second base. The lack of production from the back end of the lineup puts a ton of pressure on the top five and Lindor and Vientos have just starting to get going. As long as it was not our money, I lobbied for Bellinger to play CF, versus platooning two part-time players who struggle to hit. Same way they should have brought back Iglesias knowing that Baty and Acuna were also questionable starters and no one knows when Mauricio will make an appearance. Their play makes you hope McNeil comes back soon. As long as we can keep reeling off wins, we can wait for the offense to catch up.
I totally disagree. Taylor is a defensive liability right now relative to Siri, who can cover a lot of ground between corner OF that aren’t the hottest runners. Banking on Taylor’s past v his now doesnt cut it for a fringe player. Siri is nothing to get all bothered about, but he’s better than Taylor this minute, is a bigger weapon on the bases and defense and gives the team a better chance to win any individual game.
I think CF was a big disappointment from Stearns. Im pretty sure no one imagined that Siri was the selection for every day, and neither was Taylor. Aside from starters, I’d rank stearns a flop on CF.
The days of the great New York centerfielders have been over for quite a while. While it would be nice to see Willie, Mickey, or the Duke out there, we got Siri and Taylor. I agree with Chris that Siri is the better player for the moment. While he hasn't hit and probably never will hit for average, Siri has drawn some walks in key moments and is a much better base runner. Although he hasn't hit one out yet this year, Siri has more long ball potential. Given the choice as to which one I want to see more of, my pick is Siri.
I think Taylor be should be the starting centerfielder because he is a career average offensive player and a slightly better than average defensive player. Mendoza think differently and is instituting a timeshare. The reasons escape logic. Taylor now has to prove himself all over again like he did when wrestling the centerfield starting job away from Bader. Taylor and Siri are free agents next year. Gilbert or Williams or Acuno have the opportunity to be the starting centerfielder in 2026 if they have a good 2025. Taylor would be a good 4th outfielder in 2026 for the Mets.
No reason to declare a winner when both players have been so bad.
Assume seven games in is too early to panic in CF as it is too early to panic at second base. The lack of production from the back end of the lineup puts a ton of pressure on the top five and Lindor and Vientos have just starting to get going. As long as it was not our money, I lobbied for Bellinger to play CF, versus platooning two part-time players who struggle to hit. Same way they should have brought back Iglesias knowing that Baty and Acuna were also questionable starters and no one knows when Mauricio will make an appearance. Their play makes you hope McNeil comes back soon. As long as we can keep reeling off wins, we can wait for the offense to catch up.