David Lennon @DPLennon
Walker gets 2nd day off. #Mets think recent slump fatigue-related, so pressing reset button. If doesnt work, could be getting more rest"
David Lennon @DPLennon
Walker gets 2nd day off. #Mets think recent slump fatigue-related, so pressing reset button. If doesnt work, could be getting more rest"
He might be feeling the pressure of playing in nyc. A local PA kid who was lucky enough to play most of his career with pirates organization.
Or he could just be one of those guys who slips at 30. Has a very long swing
Seems like a good guy, But the part of the season where you let guys work their way out of slumps is over. He has to produce or he sits. I'd actually like to trade him back to Pirates for Niese. GM claimed he was sorry he made the trade for Niese. But somehow I get the feeling he would demand more than Walker at this point
Troy Provost-Heron @Troy_Provost
The tarp is on the field here at Citi Field as rain starts to fall and thunder and lightning strikes.
4:29 PM - 25 Jul 2016
Anthony DiComo
Alderson on trades: "I think realistically, the bullpen is the area we can get someone." Says it's unlikely #Mets acquire a starter or bat.
Rich Coutinho
We should all remember Sandy never reveals his hand this far away from deadline-7 days is an eternity-market will twist so much till then
Mark Simon ESPN Staff
The Mets are in favorable position in one regard as they head into the trade deadline. They play 15 of their next 20 games at Citi Field, with 10 home games against the Rockies, Padres and Diamondbacks. Those three teams are a combined 33 games under .500.
"This is when good teams take off," said Mets manager Terry Collins. We need to take off."
Matt Ehalt
Would guess: Mets now have Colon start Sunday (as scheduled), and push Syndergaard to Monday to get extra day, face Yankees.
Anthony DiComo
With Sean Gilmartin on the DL, I wonder if this rainout won't result in Gabriel Ynoa making his big league debut in a spot start Saturday.
Anthony DiComo ✔ @AnthonyDiComo
With Sean Gilmartin on the DL, I wonder if this rainout won't result in Gabriel Ynoa making his big league debut in a spot start Saturday.
Gomez was a perfect fit to upgrade the team last year (plus he had the extra year like Lucroy this year) so it made sense to go after him. He's made some good plays in CF over that time but his complete offensive fall-off has been Jason Bayesque.
Gomez was a perfect fit to upgrade the team last year (plus he had the extra year like Lucroy this year) so it made sense to go after him. He's made some good plays in CF over that time but his complete offensive fall-off has been Jason Bayesque.
NOBODY here saw it coming. ;)
hate to use the "S" word, but if you look at his career arc
wanting to give Duda a 100M extension and acting like losing Cespedes wouldn't be a big deal this past offseason. Has the Matt Den Dekker breakout happened yet?
I actually specifically mentioned steroids here last year multiple times when I would get in daily arguments about Gomez. lol. Looks very suspicious for sure.
wanting to give Duda a 100M extension and acting like losing Cespedes wouldn't be a big deal this past offseason. Has the Matt Den Dekker breakout happened yet?
The 100 million I suggested was in lieu of the years he was already getting paid(2-3 years left). So yes, I absolutely would have given Duda a 5/6 year deal at 100 million. Still would have been a steal. Cespedes was my number one offseason target. Said it early and often. I liked MDD but breakout? I think your confused on that one.
Is this really the best we can do in such an important series? Oh well, hopefully Thor is on his game tonight.
Walker gets 2nd day off. #Mets think recent slump fatigue-related, so pressing reset button. If doesnt work, could be getting more rest"
Terry says OF not in the immediate mix for Reyes.
Is this really the best we can do in such an important series? Oh well, hopefully Thor is on his game tonight.
Doesn't seem like a surprise, I thought Rivera was going to catch all of Syndergaard's games.
Walker gets 2nd day off. #Mets think recent slump fatigue-related, so pressing reset button. If doesnt work, could be getting more rest"
He might be feeling the pressure of playing in nyc. A local PA kid who was lucky enough to play most of his career with pirates organization.
Or he could just be one of those guys who slips at 30. Has a very long swing
Seems like a good guy, But the part of the season where you let guys work their way out of slumps is over. He has to produce or he sits. I'd actually like to trade him back to Pirates for Niese. GM claimed he was sorry he made the trade for Niese. But somehow I get the feeling he would demand more than Walker at this point
The tarp is on the field here at Citi Field as rain starts to fall and thunder and lightning strikes.
4:29 PM - 25 Jul 2016
Alderson on trades: "I think realistically, the bullpen is the area we can get someone." Says it's unlikely #Mets acquire a starter or bat.
Alderson says clubs keep asking for top-tier prospects and he has no appetite to trade them.
Sandy Alderson says a prominent recent #Mets trade rumor -- presumably Jonathan Lucroy -- was "dead on arrival."
Alderson likes to underpromise and overdeliver. That said, its been pretty clear that a big move would be tough for Mets. Not enough chips.
Also, Alderson really, really loves the word #sizzle at deadline and at winter meetings. Its his #KickTheTires.
We should all remember Sandy never reveals his hand this far away from deadline-7 days is an eternity-market will twist so much till then
Update: The #Cardinals have arrived at Citi Field.
I believe their plane had mechanical problems in adition to a night game yesterday which got them into NY sometime this AM
Anyway, as I said last night, I think theres an argument to be made for Mets to put Rosario in play and swing for the fences...
But I can see the argument for making more modest improvement and hoping that this offense stops underperforming.
The Mets are in favorable position in one regard as they head into the trade deadline. They play 15 of their next 20 games at Citi Field, with 10 home games against the Rockies, Padres and Diamondbacks. Those three teams are a combined 33 games under .500.
"This is when good teams take off," said Mets manager Terry Collins. We need to take off."
Mets say David Wright's wife, Molly, had their first child, a healthy girl, this weekend. Her name: Olivia Shea.
Alderson said late August is rough timeline for Wheeler.
Not looking good for @Mets to play tonight. Hours of rain left.
Tonight's game has been postponed, the #Mets say. A old-fashioned straight doubleheader tomorrow starting at 4:10 p.m. ET.
Would guess: Mets now have Colon start Sunday (as scheduled), and push Syndergaard to Monday to get extra day, face Yankees.
Anthony DiComo
With Sean Gilmartin on the DL, I wonder if this rainout won't result in Gabriel Ynoa making his big league debut in a spot start Saturday.
Colon vs their ace Martinez
our ace Syndergaard vs the up and down Jaime Garcia
Marlins have 1 hit so far.
Seth Lugo is the obvious choice on the major league roster for that spot start and would save roster machinations.
With Sean Gilmartin on the DL, I wonder if this rainout won't result in Gabriel Ynoa making his big league debut in a spot start Saturday.
Fingers crossed.
Well would you look at that.
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NOBODY here saw it coming. ;)
I actually specifically mentioned steroids here last year multiple times when I would get in daily arguments about Gomez. lol. Looks very suspicious for sure.
The 100 million I suggested was in lieu of the years he was already getting paid(2-3 years left). So yes, I absolutely would have given Duda a 5/6 year deal at 100 million. Still would have been a steal. Cespedes was my number one offseason target. Said it early and often. I liked MDD but breakout? I think your confused on that one.
About as good as we could possibly have expected.