Matz isn't going to throw for 3 weeks but his MRI didn't show anything. Rotation will be Thor, DeGrom, Harvey, Wheeler and Gsellmen.
I would've rather had Wheeler in extended spring for tactical reasons and thought Lugo maybe deserved the job based on the nice work he did during the playoff run last year. Hopefully Wheeler is ready to go.
Yesterday deGrom asked for an at-bat vs Thor in the intra-squad game. He struck him out on 3 pitches. Though deGrom bragged that he fouled one off.
Where is Becerra starting? Bing?
I guess I havn't followed him much since the first few weeks of spring so maybe he's throwing harder and getting outs the past week.
100% would have been claimed, discussions.
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the 51's are down Conforto, Lagares and Nimmo (+ Kelly) so their starting OF including Matt Reynolds, Travis Taijeron and Victor Cruzado. Really bizarre how few veterans they brought in for AA-AAA.
Where is Becerra starting? Bing?
He wasn't even playing the field this spring (shoulder) but yeah once he's ready Bing. He only posted a .734 OPS in St. Lucie so he wasn't even a candidate to skip.
Some spanish speaking writer (it was tweeted in Spanish and I didn't even see it) apparently claimed Montero was told he made the team, the beat guys seem to think it's up in the air Lugo or Montero (the feeling was they would go with Montero if Wheeler made the rotation) but that was just a guess.
But if you accept the fact he's already 24, he's not likely ever going to hit even as a major league regular, but his defense and base stealing are major league tools, then I can see him moving up to Vegas simply for the AAA experience and then be ready for a Sep 1 call up as a PR and defensive replacement. He's the kind of guy who could be sneaky valuable on a playoff roster.
But if you accept the fact he's already 24, he's not likely ever going to hit even as a major league regular, but his defense and base stealing are major league tools, then I can see him moving up to Vegas simply for the AAA experience and then be ready for a Sep 1 call up as a PR and defensive replacement. He's the kind of guy who could be sneaky valuable on a playoff roster.
He said on instagram a few weeks ago he would be in Bing. They may have to reshuffle for a few weeks given the Conforto/Kelly/Nimmo/Lagares stuff but for now it looks like LV is going to be short handed. Might make sense to give Cecchini some OF reps but I doubt that's the case. Tebow time baby! lol
TJ Rivera was basically in shock. Josh Smoker said he might have to try not to cry when he hears his name announced at Citi Field.
Yes
Vlad Jr, man. So impressive. Just pulverized a ball to dead center for a double. Turned around 96 like it was nothing.
Niese is supposedly dealing with a knee issue.
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or some FA vet want to sign up for a minor league contract as the 8th starter?
Niese is supposedly dealing with a knee issue.
Niese already signed a minor league deal with the Yankees
Wheeler and Matz should piggyback each other for 9 innings.
Thats the way to go if they plan on a lengthy playoff run. The Mets have to budget their top starters innings and save some for October
And I don't think it's ever proven to help pitchers health and I doubt it helps with an innings limit.
Cespedes is next after he wins 2017 MVP and 2017 and 2018 world series MVP and puts up 6.0 WAR seasons 2017-2019.
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confident Carlos Beltran will be the next Met in the HOF. After that we will have quite a drought lol
Cespedes is next after he wins 2017 MVP and 2017 and 2018 world series MVP and puts up 6.0 WAR seasons 2017-2019.
Your lips to God's ears!:)
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Travis Taijeron, Victor Cruzado and Jayce Boyd in the OF. Matt Reynolds will play some LF, 3B, SS, 2B. Kevin Plawecki behind the plate.
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Phillip Evans, who led the Eastern League in hitting last year, will also join 51s, as well as Gavin Cecchini, who will play second.
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Former Mets farmhand INF Josh Rodriguez rejoined the org and is expected to rejoin the team in Las Vegas.
Former Mets farmhand INF Josh Rodriguez rejoined the org and is expected to rejoin the team in Las Vegas.
32 year old career minor leaguer
lol will he be wearing a Mets hat or an Astros hat in the Hall? Or NYY?
Cecchini
Boscan
Rosario
Taijeron
Reynolds
Wilk
Knapp
Cruzado
Josh Rodriguez
Plawecki
Carrillo
Gilmartin
Hand
Evans
Boyd
Guess we'll see.
There is no 60 day DL or suspended list until opening day. He won't be added until that time (taking Familia's spot)
Mets release Bryce Beeler (I thought he was a sleeper but couldn't get healthy) and Ty Williams
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Who's spot Ty Kelly took? David Wright 60 day DL? Familia suspension?
There is no 60 day DL or suspended list until opening day. He won't be added until that time (taking Familia's spot)
Mets release Bryce Beeler (I thought he was a sleeper but couldn't get healthy) and Ty Williams
Yeah apologies. I meant "taking" not took.
Slim pickings for backing up the ML rotation this season.
#WeHungry
- From Syndegaard's twitter
Add Wheels!
Tebow
Dimino
Paez
Winningham (repeating)
Clearly you are ignoring all the similarities
Both are lefty
Both were high draft picks
Both highly regarded prospects in the minors
Both traded for one of the best hitters in a generation
Both a failed starter - converted reliever
Both dominant closers
etc etc etc
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compared Lugo to Andrew Miller... yeah Andrew Miller arguably the most dominant reliever in baseball...
Clearly you are ignoring all the similarities
Both are lefty
Both were high draft picks
Both highly regarded prospects in the minors
Both traded for one of the best hitters in a generation
Both a failed starter - converted reliever
Both dominant closers
etc etc etc
Lol you nailed it.
His quote in case people think I made it up
"Frankly, I still think he's uniquely capable of being a valuable reliever, along the lines of what Andrew Miller is to the Indians"