3 vs. Philly at home before going on the road for 10 to Miami, Washington & Atlanta. Take 9 or 10 of those 13 (esp if 2 of 3 is vs. Washington) and it will be tough for them to overtake us.
Now is the time to pick up another game+ on the Nats. Would love to sweep the Phillies and see the Nats lose 2 of 3 to StL.. put us 7 up. They'd really have to sweep us to even get back into any sort of race at that point.
Addison Reed trying to warm up to Mets fans already. lol
Seemingly Nimmo, Lugo, Reynolds, Gsellman would be locks. Becerra would be the guy debated and Sewald the wild card protected player for me. Smoker must also be added to the 40 man or he will be allowed o leave via FA.
having a great year but scouts love Alfaro. He could be a star for the Phillies. As a Mets fan I'm scared of Roman Quinn, seems like we will be HATING this guy shortly, Cornelius Randolph has been incredible in his debut season for them, JP Crawford looks like a stud. The Phillies could turn it around "reasonably" quickly.
is that their pitchers live up to or exceed their hype. I read for years that the Braves have killer pitching in the Minors, but they get to the Show and meh. They are supposed to have more coming but until they establish one without blowing out his arm, it'll be just hype
...that young pitchers fulfilling their potential is problematical. Hell Harvey, Degrom and Matz have all undergone TJ already. It's a crapshoot and so far this time we've come up Aces.
I think Syndergaard might just be wearing down a little bit. This is the right time to start skipping a start or two for him. I bet he'll really benefit from it.
I don't know what happened to Teheran but he was damn good the past 2 seasons (3.03 era 1.12 whip over 63 starts), Shelby Miller (trade) has been fantastic, Vizcaino has been pretty beastly so far, Foltynewicz looks like a reliever to me, far too hittable for that velocity (hello Bobby Parnell)
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
The last thing we need is for him to come back and aggravate the muscle again. Get it 100%. I don't care if he's out another 2 weeks. Get it right. We need him in the postseason.
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
No surprise - Mets have not had anyone come back early yet this year...
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
Did I not call this the second he started having discomfort?
Same trajectory with every single injury prognosis. Player gets hurt, team says he will likely be fine and will not need to go on the DL. This is usually followed by "he's available to PH and is feeling better".. then the player either makes an appearance or doesn't and then the team says the player will need to go on the DL but should be ready to come off when they're eligible.. then while they're on the DL, they determine that they won't be ready to come back when they're able to and that it'll be longer than expected.
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
No surprise - Mets have not had anyone come back early yet this year...
there is no reason to rush him with a balky back. If he has to be delayed to get to 100%, and it takes a while, err on the side of caution with a back. Hitting Kershaw, he is never going to do that :)
there is no reason to rush him with a balky back. If he has to be delayed to get to 100%, and it takes a while, err on the side of caution with a back. Hitting Kershaw, he is never going to do that :)
Yea, Mets shouldn't rush him back from the back injury, but there does come a point when we're close to the end of the season and he has to try and give it a go. I'd put that point at somewhere between 9/15 - 9/20. If he's eligible from the DL around 9/7, that gives him an extra week, maybe two weeks, to heal up.
having a great year but scouts love Alfaro. He could be a star for the Phillies. As a Mets fan I'm scared of Roman Quinn, seems like we will be HATING this guy shortly, Cornelius Randolph has been incredible in his debut season for them, JP Crawford looks like a stud. The Phillies could turn it around "reasonably" quickly.
Quinn better stay healthy or else he will be looking for a trade. Herrera has proven to be a find in the rule 5. Nick Williams is raking in AA. Knapp may be moved to LF eventually (and he has been smashing the ball at AA). I lvoe Quinn and his speed is just awesome, but he has achilles and ankle injuries already. If he cant stay healthy, he will be out of a position.
The Phillies need the number 1 pick. They need a Puk or Pint. Alfaro broke his ankle this year, and is just rounding back. He will be at AA all next year, and look for him to be the starting catcher in 2017. His power is legit. Needs to work on defense though.
will be better when they get back to letting Plawecki catch him.
Unless Plawecki is light years better at framing pitches I don't think it will help him much. His problem is the inability to throw his secondary pitches for strikes early in the count. Hitters have just been sitting on his fastball lately. Hopefully he finds his control, if he does he dominates. At bats like Ortiz's HR yesterday have been happening too often lately....3-1 fastballs = XBH.
Reading is loaded with talent in the Phillies system.
Williams, Crawford, Knapp are all very good to great prospects. They are going up against jake Thompson who was the main pitcher that came back in the Hamels trade. They have some career minor leaguers in Stassi and Charles. Only if Quinn didnt get hurt. Reading will win their division and make the playoffs.
will be better when they get back to letting Plawecki catch him.
Unless Plawecki is light years better at framing pitches I don't think it will help him much.
There is a LOTTTTTT more that goes into than just framing. Plawecki has grown immensely over the years as a pitchers favorite friend. Instant ban for anyone that disagrees...
Kid just knows how to hit. You can see it. Very rarely do you see someone come up and look as professional as he does. He should never see another bat in LV.
next year and Granderson is my RF at a bargain. Figure out CF, and I hope its Cespedes, but Conforto is the real deal. He's never going back to the minors.
Upton's out. No way in hell you can send Conforto back to AAA next year. You can write his name in LF in blood.
There will hell in the media if Conforto replaces Cespedes and no "name" is signed. Yet it might be the smart move.
I hope Cespedes signs but after him you are likely looking at Parra types. Upton wouldn't work with Conforto and Granderson here. I really think the team will be just as dominant next year. We have good young players breaking their way on to the club like Conforto, plus full years from Syndergaard, Matz, Harvey a year removed from tommy John, a much improved pen. We'll be awesome next year regardless.
next year and Granderson is my RF at a bargain. Figure out CF, and I hope its Cespedes, but Conforto is the real deal. He's never going back to the minors.
next year and Granderson is my RF at a bargain. Figure out CF, and I hope its Cespedes, but Conforto is the real deal. He's never going back to the minors.
I'm looking forward to having him back every 5th day
Oh Im not. We are going to be filthy next year. And if the worst case scenario is Lagares/kirk start out in CF until Nimmo can platoon there and Cecchini and Herrera work there way onto the roster permanently with Plawecki, Im not going to be all that upset. Especially if Conforto is turning into some star right before our eyes. That said, I still hope we sign Cespedes but we are set up real nice either way.
he is a phenomenon. Don't bring up his drug suspension and try to cheapen his contribution. Will always remember him in a positive light down the road.
Didn't you think Conforto wasn't going to make postseason roster
like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
it's really amazing how well he has played since coming up. I hope they don't put too much on him next year, but i'd absolutely have as much confidence in him batting in a big spot right now as anyone else in the lineup.
like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
Yeah that was it, that he might get sent down when Duda gets back.
and Conforto has no problem making the postseason roster at this point. Where it will get interesting is if you want to go TWO players short in the pen for somebody like EYJ. Not sure we will but we'll see.
RE: RE: RE: Didn't you think Conforto wasn't going to make postseason roster
like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
Yeah that was it, that he might get sent down when Duda gets back.
Ummm yeah.. well that was exactly the situation before Duda's injury saved him. He was set to go down.
in CF this year? I know he only plays there part time but is he good enough? Might be an interesting option after Cespedes.
Hayward would be a perfect solution, if he accepts a reasonable contract. Hoping he gets overlooked. But cards rarely lose a guy they don't want to lose.
is if we make it to the WS, don't necessarily have to win, but we would need the revenues generated from the post-season plus the residual ticket sales uptick from having an exciting team next year. Our commitments next year, i beileve another poster said was about $89, so we should definitely be able to buy cespedes if we make it that far, question is will he take a good offer before free agency.
where we sign Cespedes and the payroll is LESS than it is now in 2016. Doubt the money is the issue. We have a ton of dead weight coming off(sorry Colon, no pun intended.) ;)
A friend of mine who is a Yankee fan was just giving me shit last night for the Mets losing 2 of 3 to Boston. "The Red Sox suck.. all the Mets do is beat bad teams and can't even beat Boston" ..
A friend of mine who is a Yankee fan was just giving me shit last night for the Mets losing 2 of 3 to Boston. "The Red Sox suck.. all the Mets do is beat bad teams and can't even beat Boston" ..
Wonder if he'll have anything to say now.
yes.. it will have something to do with the umps strike zone.
you don't think Becerra is a no-brainer to keep in rule V? Especially given the exodus of prospects with all the 2nd half trades (though all of the traded players by the Mets were pitchers)
He's 20 years old with a good bat.
No idea about his D, but given the lack of OF bats in the Mets system figured it would give the Mets some extra incentive to keep him
you don't think Becerra is a no-brainer to keep in rule V? Especially given the exodus of prospects with all the 2nd half trades (though all of the traded players by the Mets were pitchers)
He's 20 years old with a good bat.
No idea about his D, but given the lack of OF bats in the Mets system figured it would give the Mets some extra incentive to keep him
PJ,
Not based on talent. Based on being in low A ball. These types very, very, very rarely get claimed. Teams have an extremely hard time hiding Becerra's on an MLB roster. He'd likely be embarrassingly bad at the MLB level in 2016.
Conforto has one of better looking swings I've seen in a long
k's in 427 ab's in low-A ball likely = hilariously bad vs. MLB pitching April 2016. They may yet protect him (The Twins protected Kepler last year) but it would be somewhat unusual.
anything is possible, but no I don't think that happens.
the Mets pitching should be able to prevent prolonged losing streaks. And when you get a gem like last night from Colon it makes long losing streaks that much more unlikely. If Niese can get out of his 3-start funk it would make it that much more unlikely.
It was 13.2 total innings for a polished college starter. Very strange that was enough to stick him in Savannah the rest of the year (2nd full season there)
get close enough to have to sweat it out and I'd love for the Cubs and Giants to lose and get the Mets some breathing room with a WC fallback (though I hate the WC now).
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
There's basically no chance Colon is getting a postseason start.
get close enough to have to sweat it out and I'd love for the Cubs and Giants to lose and get the Mets some breathing room with a WC fallback (though I hate the WC now).
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
Deadline has passed and the Nats just lost Span for the season and Strasburg is again hurt. Blue Jays "going for it" and the Nats situations don't seem at all parallel to me
get close enough to have to sweat it out and I'd love for the Cubs and Giants to lose and get the Mets some breathing room with a WC fallback (though I hate the WC now).
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
The Blue Jays significantly improved their team by adding Price and Tulo. The Nats didn't do anything like that and actually re-lost Span for the year. The Papelbon acquisition seems to have done nothing but piss people off.
also be noted the Jays run differential was fantastic even before their run which suggested a coming record correction (maybe not on this level) but that they were extremely "unlucky"
but like Mets getting Wright back Rendon missed a big chunk of the season and is now back and playing better, Desmond has been much better in August and how long will that pitching staff under-perform?
I wasn't saying the Nationals acquired anyone to make them better, just the players/team they have, has under-performed and it would not shock me at all to see them reel off a 21 - 6 month (or close to it).
RE: There's basically no chance Colon is getting a postseason start.
They are slightly better than mediocre. They are done, stick a fork in them. Scherzer has not been the same since his no-no. Ross is solid. Zimmerman better than average. Strasburg is an injury waiting to happen. Gonzalez can only beat the Mets. Is Fister still in their rotation? Roark a one year wonder. They fucked up Storen by bringing in Paplebon. Their lineup with Harper kind of dangerous
RE: RE: There's basically no chance Colon is getting a postseason start.
Looks like he's going to be a pretty decent defender in LF.
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Looks like he's going to be a pretty decent defender in LF.
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Not sure we were told he would be "below average". More like average ish. Also be careful with crazy small sample sizes for defense. Remember everyone was citing DRS and UZR at SS for Wilmer as proof he was actually "good" at SS. This year he's at -8 DRS, and -4.2 UZR/150.
Conforto's profile is left field only, but he's far from a butcher out there. He has good instincts in the outfield that cover for his lack of foot speed. His arm is fringy, but plays up due to the accuracy of his throws. He throws accurately on the run and against his body. He is a better athlete than his stocky build suggests and should be serviceable in left field for a while, though it is likely that the body eventually forces him to first base in his thirties. There isn't much else to say about his glove, but in this instance that isn't really a bad thing.
Hes a big strong guy with a bad delivery. If you throw strikes with that kind of delivery its called deception, if you dont throw strikes, its called a bad delivery, one MLB scout told The Posts Kevin Kernan. Hes a fastball-slider guy who cant throw enough strikes. I dont think he had that mentality to pitch the ninth inning. Hes going to walk people. His arm strength isnt what it was he used to be in the mid to upper 90s and that helped him get by. But if he can clean up that delivery a bit, he can be effective and [Mets pitching coach] Dan Warthen has been a miracle worker over there.
One NL executive also thinks Reeds power and adjusted mechanics will help the Mets.
Physical kid with arm strength. Has shown a plus slider in the past. Best when he pitches down in the zone, the exec said. Obviously didnt have much success in Arizona but seemed to have straightened out his delivery since he was recalled from Triple-A.
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Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
Looks like he's going to be a pretty decent defender in LF.
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Not sure we were told he would be "below average". More like average ish. Also be careful with crazy small sample sizes for defense. Remember everyone was citing DRS and UZR at SS for Wilmer as proof he was actually "good" at SS. This year he's at -8 DRS, and -4.2 UZR/150.
I realize its sample size, but up to now his defense isn't so bad. So i should have said, he "might" be a decent defender.
think more likely than not he IS a decent defender. I'm simply saying that's pretty consistent with what the scouts have said for a while. The SSS is very likely overrating his defense like it did with Wilmer, that's all. He reminds me a bit of Matt Holliday out there. Kinda a weird build, not quick but moves reasonably well and gets to what he needs to.
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Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
So the only bullpen help is Goeddel (IMO, Parnell is a liability)? What about Alvarez?
him being not bad as a defender. Kinda has the football build he probably inherited from his dad. We'll see how he turns out, hopefully better than expected.
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Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
So the only bullpen help is Goeddel (IMO, Parnell is a liability)? What about Alvarez?
Alvarez is eligible to return on Thursday. Verrett likely comes up for Thor's spot starts.
think more likely than not he IS a decent defender. I'm simply saying that's pretty consistent with what the scouts have said for a while. The SSS is very likely overrating his defense like it did with Wilmer, that's all. He reminds me a bit of Matt Holliday out there. Kinda a weird build, not quick but moves reasonably well and gets to what he needs to.
It sounds weird to be saying this, but since his mobility and speed aren't going to get better (you'd think), is he looking at a different position later in his career? 1B?
think more likely than not he IS a decent defender. I'm simply saying that's pretty consistent with what the scouts have said for a while. The SSS is very likely overrating his defense like it did with Wilmer, that's all. He reminds me a bit of Matt Holliday out there. Kinda a weird build, not quick but moves reasonably well and gets to what he needs to.
It sounds weird to be saying this, but since his mobility and speed aren't going to get better (you'd think), is he looking at a different position later in his career? 1B?
I'm not too concerned about an eventual move to 1b anytime soon. If it ever happens it will either be late career or simply to fit in another superior defensive OF/another bat in general.
think more likely than not he IS a decent defender. I'm simply saying that's pretty consistent with what the scouts have said for a while. The SSS is very likely overrating his defense like it did with Wilmer, that's all. He reminds me a bit of Matt Holliday out there. Kinda a weird build, not quick but moves reasonably well and gets to what he needs to.
"Reasonably well" is getting close to "pretty good".... careful now! :)
Hernandez 2B
Altherr LF
Howard 1B
Francoeur RF
Blanco 3B
Rupp C
Galvis SS
Eickhoff P
Let's go Mets!!!!
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Reynolds
Bowman
Taijeron
Nimmo
Gsellman
Rivera
Pill
Walters
Sewald
Lugo
Becerra
Baldonado
Mateo
Seemingly Nimmo, Lugo, Reynolds, Gsellman would be locks. Becerra would be the guy debated and Sewald the wild card protected player for me. Smoker must also be added to the 40 man or he will be allowed o leave via FA.
Quinn .791 OPS with 29 steals
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
Are our team doctors that bad or is the team just lying to us to try and make fans feel better about injuries? Either answer isn't acceptable IMO.
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
No surprise - Mets have not had anyone come back early yet this year...
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
Did I not call this the second he started having discomfort?
Same trajectory with every single injury prognosis. Player gets hurt, team says he will likely be fine and will not need to go on the DL. This is usually followed by "he's available to PH and is feeling better".. then the player either makes an appearance or doesn't and then the team says the player will need to go on the DL but should be ready to come off when they're eligible.. then while they're on the DL, they determine that they won't be ready to come back when they're able to and that it'll be longer than expected.
It's uncanny.
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Duda just tracking, not swinging. No return date in mind. TC expects to
No surprise - Mets have not had anyone come back early yet this year...
Do you think he'll be ready to hit against Greinke/Kershaw after being out for 6 weeks? I'd be very worried if he's not back by mid-September.
Yea, Mets shouldn't rush him back from the back injury, but there does come a point when we're close to the end of the season and he has to try and give it a go. I'd put that point at somewhere between 9/15 - 9/20. If he's eligible from the DL around 9/7, that gives him an extra week, maybe two weeks, to heal up.
Quinn better stay healthy or else he will be looking for a trade. Herrera has proven to be a find in the rule 5. Nick Williams is raking in AA. Knapp may be moved to LF eventually (and he has been smashing the ball at AA). I lvoe Quinn and his speed is just awesome, but he has achilles and ankle injuries already. If he cant stay healthy, he will be out of a position.
The Phillies need the number 1 pick. They need a Puk or Pint. Alfaro broke his ankle this year, and is just rounding back. He will be at AA all next year, and look for him to be the starting catcher in 2017. His power is legit. Needs to work on defense though.
Unless Plawecki is light years better at framing pitches I don't think it will help him much. His problem is the inability to throw his secondary pitches for strikes early in the count. Hitters have just been sitting on his fastball lately. Hopefully he finds his control, if he does he dominates. At bats like Ortiz's HR yesterday have been happening too often lately....3-1 fastballs = XBH.
Williams, Crawford, Knapp are all very good to great prospects. They are going up against jake Thompson who was the main pitcher that came back in the Hamels trade. They have some career minor leaguers in Stassi and Charles. Only if Quinn didnt get hurt. Reading will win their division and make the playoffs.
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Unless Plawecki is light years better at framing pitches I don't think it will help him much.
There is a LOTTTTTT more that goes into than just framing. Plawecki has grown immensely over the years as a pitchers favorite friend. Instant ban for anyone that disagrees...
Nice. One more. Gotta clear room for Matz and Goedell.
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Nice. One more. Gotta clear room for Matz and Goedell.
ey jr too
Nice turn boys.
Steven Matz a 1-hit shutout thru 5 IP for Binghamton at Reading. 2 BB, 4 K. At 74 pitches.
BIG CURTIS!!!
There will hell in the media if Conforto replaces Cespedes and no "name" is signed. Yet it might be the smart move.
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Upton's out. No way in hell you can send Conforto back to AAA next year. You can write his name in LF in blood.
There will hell in the media if Conforto replaces Cespedes and no "name" is signed. Yet it might be the smart move.
I hope Cespedes signs but after him you are likely looking at Parra types. Upton wouldn't work with Conforto and Granderson here. I really think the team will be just as dominant next year. We have good young players breaking their way on to the club like Conforto, plus full years from Syndergaard, Matz, Harvey a year removed from tommy John, a much improved pen. We'll be awesome next year regardless.
Even if Kelly Johnson has a good September ;)
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next year and Granderson is my RF at a bargain. Figure out CF, and I hope its Cespedes, but Conforto is the real deal. He's never going back to the minors.
Even if Kelly Johnson has a good September ;)
I don't get the reference Sheck! lol
Oh Im not. We are going to be filthy next year. And if the worst case scenario is Lagares/kirk start out in CF until Nimmo can platoon there and Cecchini and Herrera work there way onto the roster permanently with Plawecki, Im not going to be all that upset. Especially if Conforto is turning into some star right before our eyes. That said, I still hope we sign Cespedes but we are set up real nice either way.
Even if Kelly Johnson has a good September ;)
I don't get the reference Sheck! lol
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Even if Kelly Johnson has a good September ;)
I don't get the reference Sheck! lol
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Sorry I meant Eric. lol. Now we are all screwed up. ;)
And it's going to happen!
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
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like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
Yeah that was it, that he might get sent down when Duda gets back.
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like last week? Could have sworn we had that discussion on one of the postseason roster threads, but wasn't trying to start something so no big deal if i'm misremembering.
No I said it might be hard when Duda comes back because of how many deserving players are on the roster. I never said anything about Conforto not DESERVING to go.
Yeah that was it, that he might get sent down when Duda gets back.
Ummm yeah.. well that was exactly the situation before Duda's injury saved him. He was set to go down.
And I say BS call because SOME calls should just be left alone.
I watched Hershiser teach Yoshii a sinker type pitch before the game..it was fascinating. Yoshii used it his next start.
Nothing to do with this game, but I needed some Bourbon tonight, so I'm chatty.
You can blame Collins. But Familla's got to start maning up. He keeps coming in pitching like a scared puppy
Especially with Reed available. Collins is a panicky manager.
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You can blame Collins. But Familla's got to start maning up. He keeps coming in pitching like a scared puppy
I don't know. Familia has been VERY good for about a month now. Thought this shit was over.
someone give me Howie or Gary call ;)
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Hayward would be a perfect solution, if he accepts a reasonable contract. Hoping he gets overlooked. But cards rarely lose a guy they don't want to lose.
Damn it.
nice.
Wonder if he'll have anything to say now.
Wonder if he'll have anything to say now.
yes.. it will have something to do with the umps strike zone.
Seriously? ??
That's rich.
Nimmo 0-3, BB (.154 last 10 games)
Reynolds 1-4, HR
Black 0.2 hit bb, (has been AWFUL)
Rivera 2-4
Matz 5.1 1 hit 0 runs 2 walks 4 k's (BEAST)
Goeddel 0.2 innings 1 hit 0 runs 1 bb (has struggled in rehab)
McNeil 1-2
Becerra 1-4, 2b, 2 k
Garcia 1-4, 3b
Katz 0-4, 3 k's (.091 with 17 k's last 34 ab's wow)
Knapp 7.2 innings 7 hits 1 run 2 walks 7 k's (Surprised he's not in A+ yet)
Mateo 2.1 innings 1 hit 0 runs 0 walks 4 k's (nice outing)
Delgado 7 innings 3 hits 9 k's
Palsha 1 inning 3 k's (possible MLB relief arm)
Ramos 2-4 (finishing very strong)
Kacz 3-5 (beast debut, very old for the level)
Sanchez 1-4
He's 20 years old with a good bat.
No idea about his D, but given the lack of OF bats in the Mets system figured it would give the Mets some extra incentive to keep him
He's 20 years old with a good bat.
No idea about his D, but given the lack of OF bats in the Mets system figured it would give the Mets some extra incentive to keep him
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Not based on talent. Based on being in low A ball. These types very, very, very rarely get claimed. Teams have an extremely hard time hiding Becerra's on an MLB roster. He'd likely be embarrassingly bad at the MLB level in 2016.
Its almost impossible to imagine his swing not resulting in a very good major league hitter.
anything is possible, but no I don't think that happens.
the Mets pitching should be able to prevent prolonged losing streaks. And when you get a gem like last night from Colon it makes long losing streaks that much more unlikely. If Niese can get out of his 3-start funk it would make it that much more unlikely.
It was 13.2 total innings for a polished college starter. Very strange that was enough to stick him in Savannah the rest of the year (2nd full season there)
You starting Colon in a playoff game?
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
Deadline has passed and the Nats just lost Span for the season and Strasburg is again hurt. Blue Jays "going for it" and the Nats situations don't seem at all parallel to me
Speaking of deadline acquisitions...the Bluejays "announced" they were going for it this year, made some bold moves (Tulo/Price) and it's paid off big time. They went 21 - 6 in August. One of the best months in baseball history.
their run differential is +191 which seems insane.
they turned an 8 game deficit into a 1.5 game lead since acquiring Tulo.
This is why I don't think anyone should be counting the Nats out.
The Blue Jays significantly improved their team by adding Price and Tulo. The Nats didn't do anything like that and actually re-lost Span for the year. The Papelbon acquisition seems to have done nothing but piss people off.
I wasn't saying the Nationals acquired anyone to make them better, just the players/team they have, has under-performed and it would not shock me at all to see them reel off a 21 - 6 month (or close to it).
Well if Thor is at his innings limit and is going to the pen, what's the rotation going to look like, Harvey, DeGrom, Niese and ____?
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The best case for him would be finding a spot in the pen.
Well if Thor is at his innings limit and is going to the pen, what's the rotation going to look like, Harvey, DeGrom, Niese and ____?
Matz.
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The best case for him would be finding a spot in the pen.
Well if Thor is at his innings limit and is going to the pen, what's the rotation going to look like, Harvey, DeGrom, Niese and ____?
Matz.
I think it depends on Sept. A rookie with a few starts who's been out doesn't seem like a lock.
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Badler likes him but ability to hit for average has never been the question. The concern is the absolute lack of power ala Tovar. Great season thougu
On the first day of Sept., the #Mets have hit their best playoff odds of the season: 93.5%, per Baseball Prospectus.
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On the first day of Sept., the #Mets have hit their best playoff odds of the season: 93.5%, per Baseball Prospectus.
I like it better when it is 100%
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...we were all told he was a below average defender and yet he's posted a +3 DRS so far which across a full season equals a +20.3 defensive UZR. A mark only the most elite of OF'ers even sniff.
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Not sure we were told he would be "below average". More like average ish. Also be careful with crazy small sample sizes for defense. Remember everyone was citing DRS and UZR at SS for Wilmer as proof he was actually "good" at SS. This year he's at -8 DRS, and -4.2 UZR/150.
Conforto's profile is left field only, but he's far from a butcher out there. He has good instincts in the outfield that cover for his lack of foot speed. His arm is fringy, but plays up due to the accuracy of his throws. He throws accurately on the run and against his body. He is a better athlete than his stocky build suggests and should be serviceable in left field for a while, though it is likely that the body eventually forces him to first base in his thirties. There isn't much else to say about his glove, but in this instance that isn't really a bad thing.
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Current Grade: 50 (Average)
Future Grade: 50 (Average)
Seems pretty accurate to me
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I believe he's #22 in terms of pitchers with TJ in the Mets organization.
One NL executive also thinks Reeds power and adjusted mechanics will help the Mets.
Physical kid with arm strength. Has shown a plus slider in the past. Best when he pitches down in the zone, the exec said. Obviously didnt have much success in Arizona but seemed to have straightened out his delivery since he was recalled from Triple-A.
Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
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Looks like he's going to be a pretty decent defender in LF.
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Not sure we were told he would be "below average". More like average ish. Also be careful with crazy small sample sizes for defense. Remember everyone was citing DRS and UZR at SS for Wilmer as proof he was actually "good" at SS. This year he's at -8 DRS, and -4.2 UZR/150.
I realize its sample size, but up to now his defense isn't so bad. So i should have said, he "might" be a decent defender.
Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
So the only bullpen help is Goeddel (IMO, Parnell is a liability)? What about Alvarez?
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Bobby Parnell officially activated from DL with Erik Goeddel, Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Steven Matz. So 7 extra players (EY, Plawecki, Campbell).
So the only bullpen help is Goeddel (IMO, Parnell is a liability)? What about Alvarez?
Alvarez is eligible to return on Thursday. Verrett likely comes up for Thor's spot starts.
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It sounds weird to be saying this, but since his mobility and speed aren't going to get better (you'd think), is he looking at a different position later in his career? 1B?
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think more likely than not he IS a decent defender. I'm simply saying that's pretty consistent with what the scouts have said for a while. The SSS is very likely overrating his defense like it did with Wilmer, that's all. He reminds me a bit of Matt Holliday out there. Kinda a weird build, not quick but moves reasonably well and gets to what he needs to.
It sounds weird to be saying this, but since his mobility and speed aren't going to get better (you'd think), is he looking at a different position later in his career? 1B?
I'm not too concerned about an eventual move to 1b anytime soon. If it ever happens it will either be late career or simply to fit in another superior defensive OF/another bat in general.
"Reasonably well" is getting close to "pretty good".... careful now! :)
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Vic Black has been outrighted off the 40-man roster to Las Vegas.
(he will be a FA after the season if not added back to the 40 man)