Im a little detached lately. Is Smoker an option to get a start for Milone? I know he was getting stretched out in Vegas or is he strictly taking Robles spot in the pen?
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Seth Lugo strikes out the side in the first inning for the St. Lucie Mets. Two looking, one swinging. Hit 95.
When Conforto was having a tough time last year, there was definitely some rumbling about dealing him - which I thought was crazy - but you know how people get. It wasn't necessarily all BBI, it was also some WFAN callers and just Met fans in general.
I don't even even Terry's biggest detractors can think that he's going to sit Conforto when Cespedes is back - it would be lunacy. Conforto is one of the best players in the majors right now
I guess nothing would shock me, but.... that would come close.
Only proposal I remember seeing discussed was Conforto for Sale and Sale is the absolute best pitcher in baseball this year. That's more a credit to Conforto actually IMO.
struggled last season but I thought it was clear that it was because A) he was a rookie, and B) Terry jerked that kid around just as bad as Wilmer. In fact, the only reason we are getting to enjoy this ride is because Terry was forced to play him because of injuries.
Conforto - 2 hits in the first inning and 3 RBIs. STUD.
I'd agree if Plawecki didn't blow so bad. Even if they go into more of a TDA/R. Rivera split I think it could be a really good thing assuming Rivera keeps it up and how easily catchers get banged up. Just my opinion though.
I'd agree if Plawecki didn't blow so bad. Even if they go into more of a TDA/R. Rivera split I think it could be a really good thing assuming Rivera keeps it up and how easily catchers get banged up. Just my opinion though.
Hard to disagree. I'd just hate to see Rene go to the bench in favor of TdA. Not when he's been raking all season. But he's also bound to cool at some point. What he's doing is just crazy.
It's crap that Conforto likely doesn't make the all-star
game because he wasn't on the ballot. They should finalize the ballot like 30 days in advance of the game IMO.
Why wasn't he on the ballot? He's been fantastic all season.
Because the listed starters on opening day for the OF were Cespedes-Granderson-Bruce. People can still right in "Conforto" but he'll never get enough votes that way.
just to make the ballot without being "written in"?
Yeah. I think the team has to submit who their starters are and Conforto was out.
The team seemed to be leaning towards sending Conforto to Las Vegas to get playing time before Nimmo got hurt.
Either way only 3 OF get picked as starters so even if Conforto was always going to be on the bench to start the season he still would have been out. The rule is stupid. Guys get injured all the time. I think the ballots shouldn't be finalized until a month or so out. Its another reason why guys who get injured and miss the entire first half get voted in. They are still on the ballot and half the people voting dont even know any better.
RE: I used to think that Harvey was such a big swinging dick
but he does seem to be weak mentally. He'll always have the injury excuse to fall back on but he sure doesn't seem to react to adversity well at all.
We'll see how the season goes, but he looks like he's regressing. Frankly, he's lucky to only have given up 2 runs so far.
I agree with this 100%. Harvey IS weak. He is very sensitive. Ive seen it for years now. He's not a swinging dick at all. I think it was all a media creation from the Dark Knight stuff/Boras/ect.
I do think he's flashed here and there and if he regained some confidence he might have a shot but who know's at this point? Im just letting it play out. At least we dont owe him a ton of money or anything. It's disappointing though for sure.
My favorite was a few weeks ago when Francesser was fluffing Girardi about how they now have the premier hitter in baseball and how is Judge going to handle all the attention and endorsements of being the premiere hitter in NY and baseball......after 27 games.
The guy is good...no doubt, but can we give it some time? I'm still exhausted from everyone already annointing Sanchez as the next Babe Ruth after his first 30 games.
OPS Last 2 weeks:
Granderson: .955
Rivera: .456
.357 BA
.400 OBP
Granderson:
.232 BA
.328 OBP
Enough already with Granderson. Put him at the bottom of the order.
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Seth Lugo strikes out the side in the first inning for the St. Lucie Mets. Two looking, one swinging. Hit 95.
Some people were willing to deal him last year - what a blunder that would have been. This is a cornerstone player.
.357 BA
.400 OBP
Granderson:
.232 BA
.328 OBP
Enough already with Granderson. Put him at the bottom of the order.
Not sure where you're getting your Rivera #ers for May. Correct #ers:
Rivera:
.290 BA
.348 OBP
.452 SLG
Granderson:
.232 BA
.328 OBP
.518 SLG
Some people were willing to deal him last year - what a blunder that would have been. This is a cornerstone player.
OMG, who was he heck was willing to deal Conforto? That's just insane.
And I can definitely see Conforto losing ABs to accommodate Terry's lust for his underperforming vets. Especially Granderson.
I don't even even Terry's biggest detractors can think that he's going to sit Conforto when Cespedes is back - it would be lunacy. Conforto is one of the best players in the majors right now
I guess nothing would shock me, but.... that would come close.
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Rivera:
.357 BA
.400 OBP
Granderson:
.232 BA
.328 OBP
Enough already with Granderson. Put him at the bottom of the order.
Not sure where you're getting your Rivera #ers for May. Correct #ers:
Rivera:
.290 BA
.348 OBP
.452 SLG
Granderson:
.232 BA
.328 OBP
.518 SLG
Nope, my numbers are correct. Checked two different places. Maybe check yours?
Nice Duda!
Conforto - 2 hits in the first inning and 3 RBIs. STUD.
I'd agree if Plawecki didn't blow so bad. Even if they go into more of a TDA/R. Rivera split I think it could be a really good thing assuming Rivera keeps it up and how easily catchers get banged up. Just my opinion though.
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Rene Rivera has got this.
I'd agree if Plawecki didn't blow so bad. Even if they go into more of a TDA/R. Rivera split I think it could be a really good thing assuming Rivera keeps it up and how easily catchers get banged up. Just my opinion though.
Hard to disagree. I'd just hate to see Rene go to the bench in favor of TdA. Not when he's been raking all season. But he's also bound to cool at some point. What he's doing is just crazy.
Why wasn't he on the ballot? He's been fantastic all season.
Nope, my numbers are correct. Checked two different places. Maybe check yours?
Well, I also checked multiple places. But I just realized the issue: we're talking about different Riveras.
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game because he wasn't on the ballot. They should finalize the ballot like 30 days in advance of the game IMO.
Why wasn't he on the ballot? He's been fantastic all season.
Because the listed starters on opening day for the OF were Cespedes-Granderson-Bruce. People can still right in "Conforto" but he'll never get enough votes that way.
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Nope, my numbers are correct. Checked two different places. Maybe check yours?
Well, I also checked multiple places. But I just realized the issue: we're talking about different Riveras.
LOL, damn Riverai.
Yeah. I think the team has to submit who their starters are and Conforto was out.
We'll see how the season goes, but he looks like he's regressing. Frankly, he's lucky to only have given up 2 runs so far.
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just to make the ballot without being "written in"?
Yeah. I think the team has to submit who their starters are and Conforto was out.
The team seemed to be leaning towards sending Conforto to Las Vegas to get playing time before Nimmo got hurt.
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just to make the ballot without being "written in"?
Yeah. I think the team has to submit who their starters are and Conforto was out.
The team seemed to be leaning towards sending Conforto to Las Vegas to get playing time before Nimmo got hurt.
Either way only 3 OF get picked as starters so even if Conforto was always going to be on the bench to start the season he still would have been out. The rule is stupid. Guys get injured all the time. I think the ballots shouldn't be finalized until a month or so out. Its another reason why guys who get injured and miss the entire first half get voted in. They are still on the ballot and half the people voting dont even know any better.
We'll see how the season goes, but he looks like he's regressing. Frankly, he's lucky to only have given up 2 runs so far.
I agree with this 100%. Harvey IS weak. He is very sensitive. Ive seen it for years now. He's not a swinging dick at all. I think it was all a media creation from the Dark Knight stuff/Boras/ect.
I do think he's flashed here and there and if he regained some confidence he might have a shot but who know's at this point? Im just letting it play out. At least we dont owe him a ton of money or anything. It's disappointing though for sure.
Conforto wRC+ 191
Conforto wRC+ 191
Harper wRC+ 191
Jerry is warming up
I missed that today...what was he saying?
My favorite was a few weeks ago when Francesser was fluffing Girardi about how they now have the premier hitter in baseball and how is Judge going to handle all the attention and endorsements of being the premiere hitter in NY and baseball......after 27 games.
The guy is good...no doubt, but can we give it some time? I'm still exhausted from everyone already annointing Sanchez as the next Babe Ruth after his first 30 games.
Jerry is warming up
"he needs some work" -TC
We should see Sewald tonight