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First game of the road trip kicks off this afternoon as James Shields & the Padres take on the Mets. Today's lineup:
This was expected. The dude needed to hit .300 to force TC to play him. It is unfortunate since he was having a good July.
At this point either trade him or send him down to build his trading value. He's always been TCs whipping boy so just get him out of here. I still believe he'll be a very good player, but it just won't be with the mets.
an opportunity. Which could happen if Wright encounters a longer term setback or if 2B is an open competition in ST next year. Doubt he has much trade value, but if he's the final piece of a deal for a bigger player so be it. I believe in his bat and wish he would have gotten a better chance at locking down a position (2B) without being moved around, but to be fair he did get a full half season playing every day and outside of an early power surge he just did not hit enough.
it wouldn't shock me if Tejada slumps and he gets another chance at some point, but he needs to start producing with the bat, his current line simply doesn't cut it (358 PA's - .249 / .281 / .379 - 85 wRC+).
24 XBH's isn't bad and I guess devil's advocate argument is that he was surrounded by quite possibly the worst lineup this team has ever rolled out for the past couple months.
I'm not surprised. I knew Flores was going to the bench if Wright came back or we acquired a 3B. No way he was going back to SS.
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Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
Anthony DiComo @AnthonyDiComo 13s13 seconds ago
Sounds like Travis d'Arnaud could and probably will return to the #Mets this weekend against the Nationals.
He had plenty of opportunity to take hold of a spot and didn't. Now he needs to stay prepared and come up with some big hits when called upon to pinch hit.
He had plenty of opportunity to take hold of a spot and didn't. Now he needs to stay prepared and come up with some big hits when called upon to pinch hit.
I know. I clearly said that he had the opportunity to grab the position (and didn't) but he also had the shortest leash out of anybody. The disparity between Flores and Tejada isn't large and we're pretty much seeing Tejadas ceiling right now. We know what he is but, I agree, they weren't going to put Flores back at SS as long as Tejada is hitting higher than .180. I just dislike poor players that waste their opportunities only to get a million chances over hard workers that are most likely better. But that's my problem, not yours lol.
I'm still trying to think of the last Met position player
Was the last resort after they trotted out every option available to them at 3rd after Wright went down. It wasn't like the Mets were itching to get him back in there either. The reality is this season Flores was given much more of an opportunity than Tejada had but difference is that Tejada took more advantage of it when the opportunity came.
I'm not even arguing that Flores SHOULD go back to SS. It's just that I said from the beginning that Tejada was going to be the SS regardless of who was at 3B. And that's exactly how it played out.
I'm not surprised. I knew Flores was going to the bench if Wright came back or we acquired a 3B. No way he was going back to SS.
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Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
Was the last resort after they trotted out every option available to them at 3rd after Wright went down. It wasn't like the Mets were itching to get him back in there either. The reality is this season Flores was given much more of an opportunity than Tejada had but difference is that Tejada took more advantage of it when the opportunity came.
This is pretty much how I feel too. They did everything but try to give Tejada another chance but every other option failed. And I can't criticize going with Tejada now that he's playing well. As long as he keeps hitting, I don't have a problem with it
I'm not surprised. I knew Flores was going to the bench if Wright came back or we acquired a 3B. No way he was going back to SS.
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Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
Jon Niese supposed to be back today too. So two roster moves expected.
Tuesday #Mets vs. #Padres:
Granderson - RF
Tejada - SS
Murphy - 2B
Duda - 1B
Uribe - 3B
Conforto - LF
Nieuwenhuis - CF
Plawecki - C
Noah
Adam Rubin
Wilmer Flores has now sat all three days since the trade with Braves.
I though after a down May/June, Flores was having a very solid July and was batting over .290 this month.
If he doesn't mix into the plan post trade, I'd rather have him at AAA getting consistent ABs there.
At this point either trade him or send him down to build his trading value. He's always been TCs whipping boy so just get him out of here. I still believe he'll be a very good player, but it just won't be with the mets.
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24 XBH's isn't bad and I guess devil's advocate argument is that he was surrounded by quite possibly the worst lineup this team has ever rolled out for the past couple months.
Source: Deal to bring Jonathan Papelbon to Nationals is nearing completion.
Terry Collins on Juan Lagares sitting: "Right now Nieuwey is getting it done." #mets
Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
Jeurys Familia role unchanged. Clippard might close if Familia has worked three straight days. Plan to mix and match as far as setup men.
Terry Colins said David Wright had a very positive day of baseball activity. Hope to get into games after the next 7-8 days.
Once Mets depart for road trip after Nats weekend series, Terry Collins expects David Wright to go to St. Lucie to begin games.
Sounds like Travis d'Arnaud could and probably will return to the #Mets this weekend against the Nationals.
Terry Collins believes the addition of Tyler Clippard should end the multi-inning save chances for Jeurys Familia.
Terry Colins expects Travis d'Arnaud will catch today & tomorrow with Binghamton. With Mets playing noon Thursday, looks like Friday active.
Mets haven't announced roster moves yet, but plan for 2 pregame.
Mets haven't announced roster moves yet, but plan for 2 pregame.
Meaning demotions etc. not trades.
I agree
David Wright on playing for the #Mets again this year: "Yeah. I don't think there's much of a question about that."
Zimmerman and Werth both in the Nationals lineup tonight. So is Rendon. Rendon and Werth play together for first time all year.
I know. I clearly said that he had the opportunity to grab the position (and didn't) but he also had the shortest leash out of anybody. The disparity between Flores and Tejada isn't large and we're pretty much seeing Tejadas ceiling right now. We know what he is but, I agree, they weren't going to put Flores back at SS as long as Tejada is hitting higher than .180. I just dislike poor players that waste their opportunities only to get a million chances over hard workers that are most likely better. But that's my problem, not yours lol.
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I'm not surprised. I knew Flores was going to the bench if Wright came back or we acquired a 3B. No way he was going back to SS.
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Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
#teamrollinsconvert?
This is pretty much how I feel too. They did everything but try to give Tejada another chance but every other option failed. And I can't criticize going with Tejada now that he's playing well. As long as he keeps hitting, I don't have a problem with it
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I'm not surprised. I knew Flores was going to the bench if Wright came back or we acquired a 3B. No way he was going back to SS.
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Neither am I. I know that Tejada is playing well but we still know what he is. And I'm pissed that this lazy sob has an eternal "get out of jail free" card with this org while one of the hardest working guys in Flores gets the shaft. I know, I know...he could have taken the job and ran with it. But I will never like that toad-faced f@cker Tejada and will wait for the clock to strike 12 with him. He'll turn back into a pumpkin sooner or later.
#teamrollinsconvert?
NEVER!!!