After a come from behind win for the Yankees, we have a great pitching matchup tonight.
I will be in attendance in my Doc Gooden METS jersey tonight to watch the DeGrom take the mound. This may be a bit hyperbolic, but tonight DeGrom takes the mound with all of Mets nation on his shoulders. This season has been a DISASTER. What was thought to be a World Series year has turned into a nightmare. What was thought to be a Mets town has gone quickly back to the Yankees. Tonight DeGrom can fill us Mets fans with a sense of pride in taking the mound and DEGROMINATING the Yankees from pitch 1. Enough of ALL RISE!...Enough of Gary Sanchize!..Enough of feeling like second class citizens. THIS IS OUR CITY TONIGHT!! LETSSSS GOOOO!!!!
Mets will still lose this game, but it's nice to get a little glimpse of the future
He isn't that off but just missing locations like crazy.
Mets will still lose this game, but it's nice to get a little glimpse of the future
Talent shines through ready or not ;-)
Most want Castro gone for Torres, but yes agreed
I said this the other day and basically got driven away. Isn't it obvious he is in a slump? He needs a break of some kind - bring him in situationally against lefties for a while. We have other relief pitchers.
Nice play by Didi though!
We still believe in you going forward. Just might not be your year.
Maddon went ham on that arm.
El Baghdad! Where you been Z?
Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one?
Always nice to protect home-field, though! Love this win.
Robertson or Betances as new closer for now?
I say Robertson but I'm cool with Betances as well, his fielding just scared the fuck out of me. He improved it slightly this year but it's still horrific when it happens
DL him for 10 days.
We will need him right to make a push in September.
Almost Chapman proof now...
See I have a future in the psychic industry!
Think he twisted an ankle...
DL him for 10 days.
We will need him right to make a push in September.
Yup. Not what I'd wish for, but I think Chapman to DL for 10 days is the best thing that could happen to him right now.
DL him for 10 days.
We will need him right to make a push in September.
You're suggesting that the Yanks DL Chapman, when you have no idea if he's even injured. Awesome!
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I can never understand the guys on this board who wants to get rid of him for Torres. That was one hell of a play and he showed off his bazooka arm
Most want Castro gone for Torres, but yes agreed
Getting rid of Castro is mind blowingly stupid. To good of a bat and a pretty good clutch batter.
Agree completely. So give him a break now - the bullpen is deep. We will need him in September and October.
I agree.
But all the sudden guys like Luis Cessa are throwing a 100. 103 isn't as scary. But I definitely have FULL faith what you said is correct and next season he will rebound very nicely.
Funny thing about Chapman, the cubs obviously rode him. In the WS he threw a million sliders and ground threw it since his FB command was lost and also his delivery isn't as SMOOTH as it WAS.
He's minor tweaks mentally and physically. Not worried long term (5 year deal) he will be okay.
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and may have hurt himself on that last pitch.
DL him for 10 days.
We will need him right to make a push in September.
You're suggesting that the Yanks DL Chapman, when you have no idea if he's even injured. Awesome!
"DL"
And yes, I know what i'm talking about.
I said it during the postseason last year - Maddon knew Chapman wasn't coming back so he didn't give a shit whether he wrecked him or not.
I don't think he's totally shot but I do think there's some carryover from the way he was used last October.
I agree. Maddon knew he wasn't coming back and went for all the marbles riding roughshod over everyone.
Split the close between Betances and Robertson.
Or as Joe would do -
Kahnle 7th
Robertson 8th
Betances 9th
His confidence and mind are shot. Maybe his body too.
Maybe personal life who knows.
Maybe wise to shut him down a month or more and see how he's doing. It wouldn't be the worst thing if we save him for next season and protect our investment with this crazy BP depth.
But If Chappy wants to be the left specialist (never ever gonna happen this year, Cashman will not allow it) he would actually fit that role perfectly for us. Then we get option shreeve or something
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Cheapo!
El Baghdad! Where you been Z?
Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one?
Huh? I was making fun of myself. Why would I crawl out of the woodwork when we came within one? You think I'm rooting or expecting wins or something? Better check the thread before the game started. You thugs are something else though. Never disappoint.
Stuck in the middle with you!
Maybe when Castro and Bird are ready we can retire the Headley Frazier fiasco. Torreyes or Castro can play 2nd or 3rd.
Gardners ice cold.
Why isn't Severino opening against the Bosox instead of pitching against the Mets
Maybe when Castro and Bird are ready we can retire the Headley Frazier fiasco. Torreyes or Castro can play 2nd or 3rd.
Gardners ice cold.
Why isn't Severino opening against the Bosox instead of pitching against the Mets
Frazier is starting at 3B from here on out unless he just craters out. His D is excellent and he will hit a bit. The reason Sevi is starting Thursday is because they have no other option besides calling a guy up from the minors. Sabathia can't come off the DL till the weekend and he's pitching Saturday.
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Cheapo!
El Baghdad! Where you been Z?
Just crawling outta the woodwork when your team gets within one?
Huh? I was making fun of myself. Why would I crawl out of the woodwork when we came within one? You think I'm rooting or expecting wins or something? Better check the thread before the game started. You thugs are something else though. Never disappoint.
I know Baghdad, it's just a bit of friendly banter.
Thugs? How dare you sir!
Absolutely. Also Gary Sanchez is really starting to hit and Judge's ABs are getting noticeably better. But at this time last year, if someone told you Aaron Hicks would be counted on as the offensive savior, you'd assume that person was crazy or that NYY was a last place team.
I'm a believer!
I was at the game Sunday night and watched him stretch out, going away, to snag a ball out of the air that from perspective, was impossible to catch. He made two incredible catches that night. And don't forget, when he threw a ball into the catcher from the outfield last year, his ball was clocked at 115 MPH, the fastest ball thrown ever recorded.
So we know he's a great outfielder with an incredible arm. Now add that he's a switch hitter and is starting to show fans that he can hit and flashes future power. As he matures, he is going to be (IMHO) a .300/35 HR type guy who will also swipe a few bases and stop a lot of guys from taking an extra base as everyone starts to fear his arm.
He's finally looking comfortable out there and it shows. He will start getting a lot of attention in the next couple years. Probably good that he's flying under the radar while everyone is fixated on Judge and Sanchez.