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Originally Posted by Big Vito 22
You're probably in luck. It's really rare for Rule 5 guys to stick around the whole year. Usually if they underperform they only stick around if they're a team like the Pirates where it doesn't matter. I'd guess they decide whether or not to keep Emaus by Memorial Day.
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No offense, Vito, but I think this is a lost year for the Mets. Alderson just got in, so it's going to take some time to get the team back on the right track. Not to say that they can't, at the least, stay competitive and play .500 ball, but I don't see them competing with the Phillies, Braves, or Marlins for that matter.
With that said, I think they're going to give Emaus every chance to stick. His career OBP in the minors is 90 points (or close to it) higher than his career batting average at the same level. He also has averaged 25 doubles per year.
Outside of unspectacular power numbers, Emaus is the type of top of the order hitter Alderson looks for. Gets on base, can punch doubles, and could be a nice fill in at the 2 hole in the order. I think he will stick.