Jesus Montero optioned to Triple-A Tacoma

[bradical]

A change is coming: Jesus Montero being sent down to Tacoma, Jesus Sucre to be called up | Mariners Insider - The News Tribune

Looks likes the Pineda/Montero trade is officially a lose/lose.

I wonder what this does to Zunino?

 

[kerryfan5]

The trade is now a major flop for both teams. Ouch

 

[sebpoo]

It won't affect Zunino long term. Montero is officially a DH/1B from now on, and will be back if he can hit.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Ackley should be next

 

[sebpoo]

Ackley should be next

And Nick Franklin should be up!

 

[Sly]

So if Montero comes back up and plays DH/1B and hits .300-8-20 over the last month of the season, it's still a lose? It's not a "lose/lose" until either player is off the teams. This is actually a good move if they're looking to move him to a long-term first baseman or DH. Give him time to clear his head and start hitting and get some practice at first.

As for Zunino, as sebpoo said, it won't affect him. I will be shocked if Montero will be playing anything other than 1B/DH in Tacoma (maybe an ocassional game at catcher to give Zunino a day off)

 

[Ghumbs]

This news just made my day. I can't stand anything about Montero. I hope he gets his act together down in Tacoma but that might be too much to ask.

 

[kerryfan5]

So if Montero comes back up and plays DH/1B and hits .300-8-20 over the last month of the season, it's still a lose? It's not a "lose/lose" until either player is off the teams. This is actually a good move if they're looking to move him to a long-term first baseman or DH. Give him time to clear his head and start hitting and get some practice at first.

As for Zunino, as sebpoo said, it won't affect him. I will be shocked if Montero will be playing anything other than 1B/DH in Tacoma (maybe an ocassional game at catcher to give Zunino a day off)

These are good thoughts and if your string on this you should be a big buyer of his Rcs good luck.

 

[Sly]

These are good thoughts and if your string on this you should be a big buyer of his Rcs good luck.

As a Mariners fan, I have to be optimistic. As for buying his RC's, there's definitely a reason I don't do "prospecting".

 

[D-Lite]

Still to early to call it a lose/lose. Pineda is throwing 95 and seems to be on course for mid summer return. Campos has been throwing very well of late.

And let's not forget Hector Noesi!

 

[elmalo]

If Pineda comes back it isnt a lose for the Yankees. Also, Montero is still young. Not sure how a trade can be judged so soon.

 

[Waxov]

I dont know what will happen in the next 6 days, but I can almost guarantee you this will make my week.

 

[James52411]

I'm really surprised that he's struggling so much. I always thought his cards were overvalued during the height of the hype, but I still thought he'd be a productive hitter from the outset. He is still young and could still make multiple All-Star teams unless there is some flaw in his skills that has been exploited by MLB pitching that was not readily apparent while he was tearing up the minors. Anyone know what his issue is?

 

[hoopster3977]

I wonder if Wes still has his monster stash of Montero Chrome autos? LOL

 

[Wes]

I wonder if Wes still has his monster stash of Montero Chrome autos? LOL

Not laughing.

 

[James52411]

I wonder if Wes still has his monster stash of Montero Chrome autos? LOL

I hope not. I've argued against him and others who believed Montero's card prices were justified because he was going to be the next great hitter, but I never want to see someone take a bath on an investment.

 

[Wes]

I hope not. I've argued against him and others who believed Montero's card prices were justified because he was going to be the next great hitter, but I never want to see someone take a bath on an investment.

That stash has basically erased all of the money I made on Trout, Heyward, Posey, Miller, Lindor, Harper, Kershaw and Machado. At least he's still just 23 years old.

 

[uniquebaseballcards]

The best indicator of future success is past success no matter the age.

 

[Waxov]

That stash has basically erased all of the money I made on Trout, Heyward, Posey, Miller, Lindor, Harper, Kershaw and Machado. At least he's still just 23 years old.

wow, sorry for you. that is just crazy.

anyone know what his peak prices were at?

 

[SydBarrett]

I don't know, I was pretty upset when the trade was announced, I thought that the New York hype-machine was running overdrive for Montero, and I was extremely high on Pineda (and higher on Campos). It's just really hard being a Mariners fan anymore.