thoughts on the Mets "boom or bust" hitting philosophy.
It really seems like we are destined to repeat history of last season. Having to hear the same conversations from the booth about only scoring 2.5 runs per game over X games is disheartening. And it's only game 15, lol.
RE: If Shecky is lurking around, I'd love to know your
thoughts on the Mets "boom or bust" hitting philosophy.
It really seems like we are destined to repeat history of last season. Having to hear the same conversations from the booth about only scoring 2.5 runs per game over X games is disheartening. And it's only game 15, lol.
I hate it, always have. Been pretty clear about that the last few years. But I will say - get used to it. Stats have "proven it works" and the rest of baseball is now fly ball happy.
Personally, I'd have built this team on pitching like they have. And modeled after the 80's Cardinals. Would have gone that route the second they decided to build Citifield. Would have been a MASSIVE home field advantage. Instead - the rebuilt the stadium. Twice.
Yeah, Earl. I wasn't even blaming Collins if you can believe it.
This comes from the top I can only assume. Everyone knows my views on TC so there is no reason to get into that. But it would seem that they have learned nothing from last years debacle.
As for speed and leadoff hitting, I feel like the game is changing. I don't there is as much importance on the leadoff hitter as there used to be. But they still need to get on base. They aren't the slowest team in the world (I think) but they don't employ smart baserunning either. Need to go first to third more on hits. Need to hit and run more. Create some offense, especially when things are getting stale.
when they had first got to Miami. NOPE. Not yet. They might be more cold now than ever. lol
I hate to place blame on one guy... but when the team is ice cold like this you got to turn to your superstar you are paying 25 million dollars to to lighten the load a bit. It's not fair. Everyone is hot and cold in a season but Cespedes gets just as cold as anyone and deserves more of the heat.
He'll be fine but the longer this continues the larger the spotlight will grow.
Sometimes I think that the reliance on stats ruins the game at some point. I'm staring at that new fly ball philosophy not working. And it makes the game boring. Why base your hitting philosophy on such a low percentage play (the HR)? I'm with you in hating it.
It's one of the reasons Im excited for the future. I genuinely hope Cheech, Nimmo, Conforto, and Smith are going to end up pushing their way into spots eventually. The lineup is all screwed up though right now. Why is Duda, one of your best OBP guys, batting 6th or 7th? Makes no sense. Oh well. Mets will be there in the end. Im trying not to get caught up in too much day to day stuff and just enjoy it. Hard to believe we've only played 14 games. It's a long season. As cold as we are now we'll be equally as hot eventually.
about just staying healthy. I think most of these guys stats will be there in the end. I also dont think it's likely all 8 guys get hot at the same time or cold at the same time once we get into the summer months. As long as everyone is in the lineup the chances of a few of them being hot and even carrying us for stretches are pretty high IMO. Just how I look at it.
Geez, I hope Duda is okay and it's not serious but does any guy
play through a little hurty anymore? You never used to see guys take themselves out of the game in the past. Hard-nosed players went away once the millions of $$$ started, lol.
Through a full season. Winning 15-2, then losing 5 out of 6 by one run each. Well, I don't buy it. But I'm old school on that. Big time. I love doubles hitters, don't care as much for the homer in as most. I LOVE watching a guy go first to third on a ball abit in the rite center gap. To me, that's exciting. But I understand very few in baseball think like I do. And way fewer fans think like I do.
Just get to the playoffs. Then 50/50 chance your bats are hot and you go down in history.
play through a little hurty anymore? You never used to see guys take themselves out of the game in the past. Hard-nosed players went away once the millions of $$$ started, lol.
Don't go there Phi. I almost got yelled about that exact same thing this morning lol
Through a full season. Winning 15-2, then losing 5 out of 6 by one run each. Well, I don't buy it. But I'm old school on that. Big time. I love doubles hitters, don't care as much for the homer in as most. I LOVE watching a guy go first to third on a ball abit in the rite center gap. To me, that's exciting. But I understand very few in baseball think like I do. And way fewer fans think like I do.
Just get to the playoffs. Then 50/50 chance your bats are hot and you go down in history.
play through a little hurty anymore? You never used to see guys take themselves out of the game in the past. Hard-nosed players went away once the millions of $$$ started, lol.
Don't go there Phi. I almost got yelled about that exact same thing this morning lol
Haha. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
Some awesome positives with both Harvey and Wheeler coming back and looking good after terrible surgeries and time away. I still think Gsellman is going to be really good. deGrom is pitching like it's 2015 again. Duda (until tonight) and TDA both appeared back and healthy and they were huge question marks. Too bad.
He has to bench the ice cold Granderson for Conforto.
And that's all you need to know about what this team is all about. The same philosophy that produced the 26th ranked offense last year.
Such a shame too. This team is too talented to be stunted by an awful, ineffective offensive philosophy.
And that's all you need to know about what this team is all about. The same philosophy that produced the 26th ranked offense last year.
Such a shame too. This team is too talented to be stunted by an awful, ineffective offensive philosophy.
Part of the blame needs to go to Alderson
There is no team speed. No lead off hitter and simply no way to manufacture runs
But I agree. Collins moves are questionable
It really seems like we are destined to repeat history of last season. Having to hear the same conversations from the booth about only scoring 2.5 runs per game over X games is disheartening. And it's only game 15, lol.
It really seems like we are destined to repeat history of last season. Having to hear the same conversations from the booth about only scoring 2.5 runs per game over X games is disheartening. And it's only game 15, lol.
I hate it, always have. Been pretty clear about that the last few years. But I will say - get used to it. Stats have "proven it works" and the rest of baseball is now fly ball happy.
Personally, I'd have built this team on pitching like they have. And modeled after the 80's Cardinals. Would have gone that route the second they decided to build Citifield. Would have been a MASSIVE home field advantage. Instead - the rebuilt the stadium. Twice.
As for speed and leadoff hitting, I feel like the game is changing. I don't there is as much importance on the leadoff hitter as there used to be. But they still need to get on base. They aren't the slowest team in the world (I think) but they don't employ smart baserunning either. Need to go first to third more on hits. Need to hit and run more. Create some offense, especially when things are getting stale.
I hate to place blame on one guy... but when the team is ice cold like this you got to turn to your superstar you are paying 25 million dollars to to lighten the load a bit. It's not fair. Everyone is hot and cold in a season but Cespedes gets just as cold as anyone and deserves more of the heat.
He'll be fine but the longer this continues the larger the spotlight will grow.
Just get to the playoffs. Then 50/50 chance your bats are hot and you go down in history.
Don't go there Phi. I almost got yelled about that exact same thing this morning lol
Just get to the playoffs. Then 50/50 chance your bats are hot and you go down in history.
+1000
I feel the same way.
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play through a little hurty anymore? You never used to see guys take themselves out of the game in the past. Hard-nosed players went away once the millions of $$$ started, lol.
Don't go there Phi. I almost got yelled about that exact same thing this morning lol
Haha. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.
The guy who wasn't even ALLOWED to swing a bat last year. Is carrying our offense now.
Lol - even I don't blame him for not sliding lol
He had to tag him. If he actually runs hard and slides he could have made it. Maybe.
I only counted 8 steps...maybe 9. Let's not exaggerate.
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The throw beat him by 10 steps lol.
I only counted 8 steps...maybe 9. Let's not exaggerate.
;)
It's weird. I'm more patient with Granderson than Reyes. I wonder why that is.