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[QUOTE="sutomcat, post: 4718154, member: 27"]
Yes, looks like the Texas beat writer was wrong about 3 prospects.  The deal is still contingent on Max passing his physical.  He has had some physical issues.  There could be problems there.  And I believe MLB has to approve any deal that includes over $2 million in cash.  This might be the most cash ever included in a deal.  I could see MLB vetoing it,

Max accepted his option for next year so the Rangers got their way (and I bet Max got some extra money too).

I see McNeil as the Met 2B for a few more years.  He is a lifetime .298 hitter and just led the league in hitting last season.  Hitting .255 this year but everyone is struggling and I think he will be fine with a better lineup, a better atmosphere and a better hitting coach.

Expecting Pham and/or Canha will be next.  Probably Pham.  Trading an OF opens a spot for Mauricio to show what he can do at LF the rest of the season.  If they trade them both, maybe McNeil goes to RF full time and Guillorme takes over at 2B.

Hate seeing Vientos at 3B.  His error to start the game opened the gates to a 4 run inning.  He is not a MLB 3B.  You just can’t play him there.  I understand the Nats had a lefty starting and Buck wanted Vientos in the lineup but he could have played Mark at DH.  Alonso could have started at 1B.  Canha could have started at RF and he could have started Mendick at 3B and McNeil at 2B.  Or switch Mendick and McNeil.  Anything but starting Vientos at 3B.

Guessing Peterson will take over for Scherzer.  If they trade Verlander, they probably need to get a starting pitcher in the deal to replace him.  There are slim pickings in the farm system.
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