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ZGiants98 : 3/3/2015 10:27 pm
Dillon Gee VS Wandy Rodriguez!

Its been an especially long offseason Mets fans. Its been an even longer return to respectability. We may or may not make the playoffs this year but this team is expected to be good and to contend in 2015. We've waited years for this. It all starts against the Braves in Orlando. Let's GO Mets!

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RE: yeah  
sshin05 : 3/4/2015 4:05 pm : link
In comment 12163517 sshin05 said:
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walked the first two guys, he's not going to make it if he keeps this up.


per Leathersich
Bean responds-  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:05 pm : link
I respect him, and I want everyone to know that he was respectful of me. We have baseball in common, and for now, that might be the only thing. But it's a start.
The silver lining in his comments are that he would be open to investing in a relationship with a teammate, even if he "disagrees" with the lifestyle. It may not be perfect, but I do see him making an effort to reconcile his religious beliefs with his interpretation of the word lifestyle. It took me 32 years to fully accept my sexual orientation, so it would be hypocritical of me to not be patient with others.
RE: Or third on the SS  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:05 pm : link
In comment 12163519 ZGiants98 said:
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Depth chart as one would suspect.


4th

Flores, Tejada, Reynolds
I'm  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:07 pm : link
not even sure Tovar is ahead of Muno to be honest. Guess we will see who gets more PT/placement.
Muno  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:09 pm : link
last year .259/.372/.418 with 14 homers 9 steals 60 walks. He's not an MLB SS but I'm not positive Tovar is ahead of him if they had an opening on the bench for a MI.
I guess.  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 4:10 pm : link
I really see Tejada as the back up though. I think they would explore all three options before committing to Tejada full time again but who knows.
C'mon  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:11 pm : link
You honestly think if Flores went down that Tovar would get the job over Tejada? I know you honestly don't feel that way, nor does anybody else.
Ruben  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:14 pm : link
Tejada flat sucks but his wRC+ last year was 83, Tovar... repeating AA had a 93 wRC+. Tejada graded out as above average last year defensively. I despise watching him play but there is absolutely no way Tovar is ahead of him should there be a need. You don't even hear Sandy or Collins mention Tovar.
Bottom 8  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:15 pm : link
Tovar singles
Nimmo flies out
Puello strikes out swinging on an offspeed pitch
Reynolds singles through the left side
Monell flies to center
.  
arcarsenal : 3/4/2015 4:16 pm : link
Tovar is fodder. He's the 4th option at SS.
For tomorrow  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:16 pm : link
tejada  
sshin05 : 3/4/2015 4:16 pm : link
has significant major league experience, it would be risky to use an unknown when ur team feels its a contender.
RE: C'mon  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 4:17 pm : link
In comment 12163541 DanMetroMan said:
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You honestly think if Flores went down that Tovar would get the job over Tejada? I know you honestly don't feel that way, nor does anybody else.


No if Flores went down permanently I would bet they would go to Reynolds. If Reynolds also went down for the year also I think they would EXPLORE Tovar depending on what he's doing. Nobody's giving Tovar shit based upon what he did last year. He would obviously have to be performing at that time but assuming he was, yes I think he would get a shot before we went to Tejada permanently again. We know what we have in Tejada and I'm guessing he's Sandy's last resort.
RE: For tomorrow  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:18 pm : link
In comment 12163554 DanMetroMan said:
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Satterwhite and Robles are sleepers to see CitiField this year, Pill has some backend/bullpen upside. Ynoa had an unimpressive season but still has 'fans" with some of the experts.
Lol.  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 4:19 pm : link
Lagares and TDA scratched too! What a game to pick! Zero starters tomorrow for the Mets!
i'm very interested  
sshin05 : 3/4/2015 4:19 pm : link
on how robles will do, his numbers after being coverted to a reliever was impressive.
RE: i'm very interested  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:23 pm : link
In comment 12163563 sshin05 said:
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on how robles will do, his numbers after being coverted to a reliever was impressive.


He and Mazzoni finished "hot". Mets clearly like Robles arm, clearly better suited for the pen. Bradford has a shot too. Thornton seemingly sucks given how little buzz the guy has lol
(from NYFS)  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:24 pm : link
Goeddel on for the 9th:

Gosselin hits an 0-2 hanger up the middle for a base hit
Terdoslavich GIDP 4-6-3
Eury Perez strikes out swinging
I honestly thought  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 4:26 pm : link
They passed a new law a couple years ago that every team(split squad or not) had to have at least 3 starters playing in each game to make it fair for spring training buyers.
RE: I honestly thought  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:30 pm : link
In comment 12163587 ZGiants98 said:
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They passed a new law a couple years ago that every team(split squad or not) had to have at least 3 starters playing in each game to make it fair for spring training buyers.


I was thinking the exact same thing
I doubt that is a law  
steve in ky : 3/4/2015 4:32 pm : link
Now it may very well be a rule (grin)
Flores is fine  
Headhunter : 3/4/2015 4:34 pm : link
hit on the finger of his glove hand could play tomorrow
game recap  
sshin05 : 3/4/2015 4:35 pm : link
man are we starving for mets news/games
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RE: Flores is fine  
Metnut : 3/4/2015 4:49 pm : link
In comment 12163606 Headhunter said:
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hit on the finger of his glove hand could play tomorrow


Great news!
Yes it is great news  
Headhunter : 3/4/2015 4:55 pm : link
I take it as a harbinger of things to come, when they sucked this would of been a broken wrist a long term stay on the DL and he would have lost his
bat speed and power
RE: I doubt that is a law  
DanMetroMan : 3/4/2015 4:56 pm : link
In comment 12163602 steve in ky said:
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Now it may very well be a rule (grin)


:)
RE: Flores is fine  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 5:08 pm : link
In comment 12163606 Headhunter said:
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hit on the finger of his glove hand could play tomorrow


Whew!
RE: I doubt that is a law  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 5:09 pm : link
In comment 12163602 steve in ky said:
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Now it may very well be a rule (grin)


Lol. No I think Congress passed it. ;)
I don't think they  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 5:10 pm : link
enforce the rule all that hard but it still kind of stinks. I could care less as Im stoked to get a close up look at Nimmo, Puello, and Herrera but I know my woman is going to be bummed and it must suck for the casual fan.
88 degrees here in Florida  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 5:12 pm : link
Its freaking hot out. Quite the adjustment from Boston a few days ago.
Hate to splash the cold water  
Shecky : 3/4/2015 5:25 pm : link
It's not a rule. It's not a law. It's technically a guidline, but poorly enforced. Supposed to bring four "regulars" and play them at least a couple innings each. Looking at tomorrow's checklist, mets will get a simple phone call if and only if the home team decides to complain

Z - early spring games are the best for a die hard fan like yourself, but a snore fest for a casual fan like your girlfriend sounds like she is. Couple quick tips.

Orlando isn't the most fan friendly spring place to visit - more like an AZ facility. It's pretty neat though. Wander around. AWESOME views from the "upper deck", only place in FL with that view. Bring blankets and hang out in the grass in the OF. All you can eat/drink option is good if offered that day, just for a shaded spot to cool off and still see some of the game.

Enjoy the game. Just do yourself a favor. Bring out the kid in you and head over to Pirate City in Bradenton to check out their minors, then catch a game at the old ballpark
I think Terry needs to sit and talk with Terry  
Shecky : 3/4/2015 5:34 pm : link
Apparently Collins says Flores is fine and will play tomorrow... Except he didn't check his name off on the list above.
Did you mean Vierra?  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 5:54 pm : link
It's at space coast stadium tomorrow near coco beach.
Appreciate all that Sheck  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 6:05 pm : link
Do you frequent Orlando a lot? I actually live down here now and obviously go to a bunch of spring training games every year. Im in Orlando almost weekly. When I lived in south florida a few years back I had a friend who worked in the front office for the Marlins who gave me press passes for any game I wanted. When the Mets played 9 times a year I was allowed in the tunnels and on the field with the players while they were taking batting practice, ect. Have a ton of pictures with Beltran, Piazza, Reyes, ect. Those were good times. Unfortunately he no longer works with them.
Flores said, of being hit by a pitch, that it's not a big deal.  
Ira : 3/4/2015 6:52 pm : link
I'm glad to see Reynolds have a good game in his first spring training appearance.
The Captain David Wright on Wilmer Flores  
Headhunter : 3/4/2015 7:18 pm : link
“When you look at Wilmer Flores’ offense I think he’s going to be above average shortstop,” Wright said. “Now, defensively, he’s really worked his butt off to be adequate at the position… I think he’s going to open up some eyes. I can see at the end of this year us looking back and with all the question marks surrounding short stops, breathing a sigh of relief and saying I’m glad we didn’t go get this guy, I’m glad we let Wilmer take control of the shortstop position and go out there and play the game.”
It's impossible to not root for Flores, really hope he sticks here  
Eric on Li : 3/4/2015 7:23 pm : link
Don't care if it's at SS or 2B, I just hope when his bat comes around it's on this team.
I hope the  
spike : 3/4/2015 7:25 pm : link
Mets trade Tejada for a bag of balls or send him to AAA
RE: Did you mean Vierra?  
Shecky : 3/4/2015 7:43 pm : link
In comment 12163723 ZGiants98 said:
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It's at space coast stadium tomorrow near coco beach.


My bad. Confused today with tomorrow. Sorry to say but space last sucks...
Grandy article  
Shecky : 3/4/2015 9:16 pm : link
Article is such a tease. Wish they spoke more to Grandy...
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Pretty cool report  
ZGiants98 : 3/4/2015 11:33 pm : link
On Nimmo and Puello from yesterday.
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Z - enjoy today's game  
Shecky : 3/5/2015 7:26 am : link
Keep an eye on Nimmo. You will fall in love with him. Watch the little things he does. He is a tall athlete who is smooth - but watch how he hustles. He makes it look easy, but by far the most hustle on the team. Simple things like calling for an OF fly out, he yells it the loudest. Constantly smiling. A lot to love about him, I've grown to become a huge fan of his

About the article you posted though, read that carefully. Puello looks to be the second most out of shape guy on the team, not 6'3" and muscular. A better shaped Butch Skey if I dare go there? Not fat, but let's just say he isn't a small athletic guy you always thought he was...

To put the articles optomism into perspective. "the balls bounding into a parking lot endangering windows and windshields of innocent cars.". The only field near a parking lot he describes would mean weak foul pops to 3B. And none of the above mentioned players hit there. The field they hit on has other fields behind it and lots of trees lol.
Butch Huskey??  
ZGiants98 : 3/5/2015 7:48 am : link
That's a bit much. Puello is huge and muscular but he has a ton of speed. That hasn't gone away. I never said he was "little". Thanks though. Should be a fun day. I am very excited for Nimmo!
I went overboard with Huskey  
Shecky : 3/5/2015 7:53 am : link
I'll admit that lol
But in a group of 100 Mets he stands out as having a very different body than the rest. I'm not so sure the speed will stay around for long.
RE: I went overboard with Huskey  
DanMetroMan : 3/5/2015 8:16 am : link
In comment 12164602 Shecky said:
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I'll admit that lol
But in a group of 100 Mets he stands out as having a very different body than the rest. I'm not so sure the speed will stay around for long.


Wait muscular before, less so/plump now... ya don't say cough PED's cough cough lol
Was  
DanMetroMan : 3/5/2015 8:23 am : link
just reading more from this Guilbert guy and I will now add him to my list of bloggers to ignore with comments like this-

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eraff said...

Prospect Vapor is very strong!!!! 3 guys without a Major League inning!!!!...and one of those 3 is a "B" propspect AT BEST!!!! Montero hasn't shown (yet) that he's an sctual MLB starter.

Open the window!

January 26, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Stephen Guilbert said...

If you still believe that about Rafael Montero, you have not seen him pitch.
January 26, 2015 at 10:32 AM



Talk about being a homer. I like Montero a whole lot but the comment about him not yet being proven as an MLB starter is 10000% on point, I'm shocked someone would even debate it.
Metsblog  
DanMetroMan : 3/5/2015 8:27 am : link
Lucas Duda hit off a batting tee Wednesday.

It was the first time he’s swung a bat since straining a muscle between his ribs in mid-February.

Duda went on the disabled list in June 2013 with a similar muscle strain. He also missed significant time last Spring Training with a tight hamstring.
Love how Montero is completely forgotten about  
Shecky : 3/5/2015 8:36 am : link
I can see him as a Gee maybe Niese guy. Good, never great. But cheap and useful MLB starter. Five or ten years ago we all cling to a prospect like him as an important piece of the future. Now we are SOOOO deep in arms it's more "hey if he owns out cool. If not whatever". Sick difference to our past pipelines.
RE: Love how Montero is completely forgotten about  
DanMetroMan : 3/5/2015 8:39 am : link
In comment 12164653 Shecky said:
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I can see him as a Gee maybe Niese guy. Good, never great. But cheap and useful MLB starter. Five or ten years ago we all cling to a prospect like him as an important piece of the future. Now we are SOOOO deep in arms it's more "hey if he owns out cool. If not whatever". Sick difference to our past pipelines.


Just to be clear, I really like Montero. I just find debating "he's yet to prove he's an MLB starter" is laughable. Sandy Alderson himself wouldn't debate this, Montero wouldn't!
A healthy Jon Niese with his  
Headhunter : 3/5/2015 8:59 am : link
old velocity is a pretty good pitcher
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