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Brandon Nimmo has been diagnosed with a sprained ACL in his left knee. Can resume baseball activity when pain free. #mets
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NEW YORK -- The New York Mets have signed Cuban catcher Lednier Ricardo, who was an international free agent.
Ricardo, 27, participated on the Cuban national team in 2012 and '13. He had been holding showcases for teams since last summer.
He played in the Cuban National Series with Camaguey and Cienfuegos from 2007 through '12. In 1,190 at-bats, he batted .256 with with 26 homers and 136 RBIs.
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Ceciliani 1-4, 3b, 2K (called up after the game)
Rivera 1-4, K
Reynolds 0-4, 2 k's (struggling pretty bad right now)
Muno 0-2, BB
Gorski 5 innings 5 hits 5 runs 2 walks 4 k's
Thornton 1 perfect 1 k
A+
Stuart 0-4 1 BB, 2 k's (he's been truly horrendous)
Conforto 1-3, K
Smith 2-4, 2b
Rosario 0-4, K
Urena 2-4
Gsellman 7 innings 6 hits 1 run 2 walks 5 k's (likely headed to AA soon, maybe a swap with struggling Gant?)
Morris 1 innings 0 hits 0 runs 2 walks 2 k's
A
Becerra 1-4, K
Garcia 1-2, 2 bb
Roseboom 1 inning 0 hits 0 runs 1 walk 2 k's
How did Tyler Moore get such a good bonus? Good lord has he been horrible. 4/50 with 18 k's
Lupo 38 k's in 87 ab's lol
Now we have our own! AND he's a year younger! Woooooo
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Thanks Dan - didn't k is its available. Should be a good read. Pirates franchise has quietly done things so well and unique over the past several years. Could be the modern day blueprint the way the Indians once were and Rays more recently.
Worse defensively, offensively remains to be seen (Vegas is basically worthless in judging bats). DC did lead the NYPENN in hitting
That's very silly if Wally said that. Ceciliani is barely a CF
He is well known around the team for his strong defensive skills, with Triple-A manager Wally Backman recently telling SNY.TVs Robert Brender that Ceciliani has a similar read to Juan Lagares.
Mateo "disappeared". Rubin said he hasn't heard anything about him which leads me to believe they have given up on him. He reportedly was shut down last year after not taking rehab seriously with sub par velocity. Fulmer has a live arm but yeah, most think he's a reliever. Never can stay healthy and has 2 pitches. Can't say I've seen him pitch this year but he's heavy FB/slider with a changeup that pretty much isn't there. First step will be staying healthy. I like the arm, just not betting on the health to start.
I think this is where the saber maniacs use the "sample size" card.
I appreciate the multiple attempts at humor but you're really just so bad at it that I'd give it up. You're like 0 for 1,000 at this point.
Stick to relaying bad info from the Flying Puck. You're good at being wrong about everything. Being clever or witty? Just.. nah.
Would be an extremely strange time to make this move. Reynolds is really struggling and Murphy is hitting well. If this were a throwaway season then sure but "trading Murphy" just to make room for Reynolds seem strange (and I'm a trade Murphy vs. lose Murphy for nothing advocate).
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if his numbers rise he's just nervous.
I appreciate the multiple attempts at humor but you're really just so bad at it that I'd give it up. You're like 0 for 1,000 at this point.
Stick to relaying bad info from the Flying Puck. You're good at being wrong about everything. Being clever or witty? Just.. nah.
So long as I know you can dish it out yet can't take it I'll continue smiling Crosby. Shave today? nah
Source tells http://ESPN.com that Kirk Nieuwenhuis has been designated for assignment by the #Mets.
Would be an extremely strange time to make this move. Reynolds is really struggling and Murphy is hitting well. If this were a throwaway season then sure but "trading Murphy" just to make room for Reynolds seem strange (and I'm a trade Murphy vs. lose Murphy for nothing advocate).
I suspect that information is dated. Like you said, Reynolds is slumping in AAA and Murphy is hitting well lately.
Very curious to see if Harvey's success after long rehab vs. Parnell's lack-of with short has any impact on Wheeler time table #mets
Speaking of that, whatever happened to Puello? I heard weeks ago he was healthy and would have to clear waivers again?? Haven't heard a peep since.
Parnell and Black aren't even on my radar anymore.
Wasn't there a bunch of news about him having recovered and him having to pass through waivers again? Im confused. Must have missed that one.
I hope he rots, completely fucked the Mets
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Wasn't there a bunch of news about him having recovered and him having to pass through waivers again? Im confused. Must have missed that one.
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The Mets moved outfielder Cesar Puello to the 60-day disabled list, per ESPN.
Puello was on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury. He hasn't played yet this season. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Johnny Monell, called up by the team on Tuesday."
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is on the 60 day DL.
I hope he rots, completely fucked the Mets
I think it had more to do with his agent but I agree, that was a shitty move.
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is on the 60 day DL.
Wasn't there a bunch of news about him having recovered and him having to pass through waivers again? Im confused. Must have missed that one.
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The Mets moved outfielder Cesar Puello to the 60-day disabled list, per ESPN.
Puello was on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury. He hasn't played yet this season. The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Johnny Monell, called up by the team on Tuesday."
Thanks Dan. I guess that's how they got Monell on the roster. I must have missed that. Kind of strange since weeks ago they said he had recovered but oh well.
Van Slyke would be a nice guy. Even Guerrero but doesn't seem like the money would really work. Ethier would really only make sense if the Dodgers ate a ton because Gee is making roughly 5 while Ethier is due over 40 million. Van Slyke would be a solid get though. I'd take a decent prospect though. Unrealistic but I'm digging this De Leon kid. Video game numbers.
The equivalent of a regular going 3 for a whole week.
The equivalent of a regular going 3 for a whole week.
Except a regular could run into something like Kershaw/Greinke/Scherzer etc. all in the same week. Much less likely to happen for a part time player over the course of 40+ games.
Would be an extremely strange time to make this move. Reynolds is really struggling and Murphy is hitting well. If this were a throwaway season then sure but "trading Murphy" just to make room for Reynolds seem strange (and I'm a trade Murphy vs. lose Murphy for nothing advocate).
I think it only makes sense under 1 scenario (which is plausible IMO):
a) They determine Flores has to move off SS
b) They don't want to give up on his bat
If they believe those 2 things, it makes sense to see what they have in Reynolds for a month or 2 before feeling compelled to make an external move. I'd want to see Wright come back strong before dealing Murphy, and in all honesty I'd even consider moving Murphy to the bench as an insurance policy if I wasn't getting a good return.
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having 3 hits in 30 whatever abates will do that.
The equivalent of a regular going 3 for a whole week.
Except a regular could run into something like Kershaw/Greinke/Scherzer etc. all in the same week. Much less likely to happen for a part time player over the course of 40+ games.
Kind of a weird point. Nobody's saying Kirk hasn't struggled. I think everyone has had a cold week before is my point, regardless of who they are facing. We've seen just about every player in our lineup have exactly that this year already including Duda.
All good. I concede something should have been done. Everyone needs to produce and he isn't important enough to carry based on merit. Its still an absurdly small sample however.
+ 1,000,000.
Agreed - but they are both pretty big upgrades defensively (especially Flores at 2B over Murphy). Also it's not just Reynolds vs. Murphy, it's Flores vs. Murphy. If they think they may need to call up Reynolds to be the long term SS over Flores for defensive reasons independent of Murphy, then you are comparing Flores/Murphy. I believe in Flores' bat so I'd rather see Flores start over him if that's what it came down to.
Reynolds role in my opinion was to offer nice depth in case Flores failed in 2015 and Flores isn't failing. Where we go now is maybe a nice utility bench player towards the end of 2015 but he needs to be playing every day at this point.
Well that's a different argument. If the return were good enough to take a very real chance they get WORSE in the immediate future than so be it but this sounds more like they hope Reynolds/Flores are better defensively than Flores/Murphy and to me the upgrade simply isn't enough to dump an offensive constant. There was tepid interest in Murphy all off-season I find it hard to believe suddenly on 5/19 teams have changed their tune due to a .773 OPS month.
Reynolds role in my opinion was to offer nice depth in case Flores failed in 2015 and Flores isn't failing. Where we go now is maybe a nice utility bench player towards the end of 2015 but he needs to be playing every day at this point.
I'm not leaving Herrera out, but unlike Reynolds he has show that he's not ready to make an impact right now (not a huge shock considering his age). Herrera if anything makes it easier to deal Murphy because he's additional depth potentially behind Flores.
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But if I could get something good for Murphy off this hot streak (SF maybe?) i'd be ok with it. I would certainly not change things up for no reason and all of this would only come into play when Wright is fully ready post-rehab.
Well that's a different argument. If the return were good enough to take a very real chance they get WORSE in the immediate future than so be it but this sounds more like they hope Reynolds/Flores are better defensively than Flores/Murphy and to me the upgrade simply isn't enough to dump an offensive constant. There was tepid interest in Murphy all off-season I find it hard to believe suddenly on 5/19 teams have changed their tune due to a .773 OPS month.
I agree with that logic but that was part of Rosenthal's report (Mets dealing Murphy).
Not every top prospect comes up and busts out offensively in their first week or two. He needs time to adjust.
DArnaud swung a bat Monday in Port St. Lucie, according to Newsday reporter Marc Carig (May 18, 4:20 pm).
Do it over a career and he's in the HOF too.
GOAT perhaps.
1. I believe in Flores bat, but not in his glove at SS long term.
2. The team needs to get better defensively up the middle to compete.
3. They're moving on from Murphy at some point in the near future no matter what, might as well give Flores' bat a chance at a position he has better athleticism to handle (and less spotlight).
Flores leads the team in HRs and has shown some clutch qualities. There's no question the pressure at SS has come to the plate with him at times. Get something decent for Murphy, give Flores a couple months at 2B and lets see if he can settle in as a 20 HR guy there.
Whether they bring up Reynolds or trade for a SS, I think that's a move they will eventually need to make regardless of how they handle Murphy.
1. I believe in Flores bat, but not in his glove at SS long term.
2. The team needs to get better defensively up the middle to compete.
Outside of a few, everybody in the fan base agrees with you.
1. I believe in Flores bat, but not in his glove at SS long term.
2. The team needs to get better defensively up the middle to compete.
3. They're moving on from Murphy at some point in the near future no matter what, might as well give Flores' bat a chance at a position he has better athleticism to handle (and less spotlight).
Flores leads the team in HRs and has shown some clutch qualities. There's no question the pressure at SS has come to the plate with him at times. Get something decent for Murphy, give Flores a couple months at 2B and lets see if he can settle in as a 20 HR guy there.
Whether they bring up Reynolds or trade for a SS, I think that's a move they will eventually need to make regardless of how they handle Murphy.
There's nothing wrong with this belief. It is not one many of use here share. Like last year, the defensive metrics are actually proving Flores CAN play SS. The errors have been a big issue and obviously he can't continue on that pace(he won't) but mental issues aside he's actually been pretty good. If he's going to rush throws, he can do just as much damage mentally at 2nd as well IMO. I think as the season continues on he's going to start getting more comfortable and with Wright and TDA back in the lineup I think he'll start getting better pitches to hit as well. I think the worst of the mental gaffes are behind him but we'll see. I'd like to ride this out a little further though.
Sadly its mostly because Plawecki has provided so little. Its likely a MASSIVE upgrade right now. That said Plawecki needs to go back down and work on some things and I think he'll be back at some point, but we need TDA right now in the worst way.
Harvey 1.6
Duda 1.3
Flores 0.8
Colon 0.8
D'Arnaud 0.6
DeGrom 0.6
Granderson 0.4
Lagares 0.4
That said the theory behind having a hitter bat 9th is to have a "leadoff lite" version there. Somebody without the OBP skills but that offers some leadoff qualities so if he gets on base the 1, 2, 3, 4 guys have more chances to drive him in.
1.) Granderson
2.) TDA
3.) Wright
4.) Duda
5.) Flores
6.) Murphy
7.) Cuddyer
9.) Lagares
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granderson
Tda
duda
Wright
murphy/flores
flores/murphy
cuddy
pitcher
lagares
Looks like someone might win their bet...
Once they moved him to the pen last year his FB velocity spiked. He's always been seen as a reliever based on his delivery/build. Throws a CU and a slider, scouts prefer the CU to the "average-ish" slider.
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I think Parnell is donezo.
Looks like someone might win their bet...
Lol. There was no bet.
Let's hope that continues. RH relievers generally need a good breaking ball because 94-98 is sexy but every MLB hitter can time that if they know it's coming. Right now it's "who is this guy?". I like Robles arm, I was pro-adding Robles to the 40 man in the off-season.
DMM and I were discussing him yesterday, it's strange.
DMM and I were discussing him yesterday, it's strange.
Gotta believe it happens somewhat soon. They are probably going to need pen help at some point. Might as well test him in AA. Maybe he's not the answer but let's see how he does vs. more experienced hitters. Robles arrived pretty quickly himself once moving to the pen.
He's only faced 15 lefties at AAA so far this year. They are 3/15 with 7 k's
On the season AAA/MLB
18 ab's vs. lefties they are hitting .300 1 walk 7 k's.
Sample size is FAR too small to judge either way though.
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Translation: bank of two weeks, which is pretty obvious given rehab timelines and where TDA is on that spectrum.
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Alderson also mentioned to a few reporters yesterday that Mets have a longer rehab protocol for catchers. Today, said 7-10 days at best.
I saw that. I was tempted to note on tomorrows minor league thread "likely the only time I ever mention Duane BeloW" lol
He had a broken pinky, why couldn't he run on a treadmill for the past 3 weeks to maintain his conditioning. SMH
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Has Leathersitch been better against LHB recently or does he still have reverse splits? His numbers look great overall so I guess he must be pitching pretty well to both, but..
He's only faced 15 lefties at AAA so far this year. They are 3/15 with 7 k's
On the season AAA/MLB
18 ab's vs. lefties they are hitting .300 1 walk 7 k's.
Sample size is FAR too small to judge either way though.
His issue with me has always been his control. He's seems to have gotten a hold of that which will be a quantum leap forward if true.