Finally got to watch the rest of the Mets game today and one thing I have to say is that ball was absolutely smoked by Luis Guillorme. Hes a legitimate starting second baseman candidate if he shows a little pop.
With the rave reviews his glove gets and solid contact profile he may be a real sleeper. Probably need to go back to Ordonez/Alfonzo to find a better potential double play combo at ss/2b - obvious caveat being if he can hit enough.
have all looked fantastic and none are making the rotation. lol
John Harper had an article today about Wheeler potentially doing for the Mets what Chad Green did for the Yankees last year. That would be great as long as his arm doesn't fall off.
Unless you have an absolute Ace on the mound the game is trending away from having starters go through the order a 3rd time.
Especially the pitchers. Lots of tinkering going on. What you wat to look for is a secondary pitch improving as the spring goes on. Or locating the fastball low. And in.
Same with some of the hitters as well, but a lesser extent. Ex. The one everyone has talked about, Lagares. Unfortunately I dont see that one clicking.
RE: I wouldnt put any stock in numbers this spring
Especially the pitchers. Lots of tinkering going on. What you wat to look for is a secondary pitch improving as the spring goes on. Or locating the fastball low. And in.
I'm not sure if it's new this season. However, I heard that until march 1st, the road team does not have to send any stars to the games. So in turn when watching a home game, the competition is not as good as would normally be.
Verlander is just toying with them. Alonso looked so silly lol. On his way back in the dugout you could just see the look on his face luck fuck, I aint ready for the majors just yet.
Nimmo on the other hand is so comfortable. That in his mind he KNOWS the ump blew it and it was a ball by inches. Great confidence in his command of the zone
Verlander is just a pure pro. Sucks its only two innings, but this is what makes baseball a beautiful game.
Dan will love to hear Alfonso dropped an easy one for a run. Wont be scored an error since its soring, but very very sloppy
Weird thing is his rep at Florida was "solid" at 1b. I know he's bulked up but still. Awful 1b play = not an MLB player in today's game. Love his swing, would be a bummer if he can't figure it out.
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Jose Altuve, AL MVP, on Syndergaards 92-mph changeup that whiffed him. If he throws that changeup to me 100 times, hes going to strike me out 100 times. #mets
if you haven't seen this search for it on twitter, it's all over the place, nasty.
Thor hitting 101 on the gun today asked if he could increase his velocity this spring he replied, good question.
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Brian McCann, who managed to fly out on Syndergaards last pitch, a 100-mph fastball: His stuff is as good as it comes in baseball. Hes in that one percent of the league. #mets
Dont watch the highlights somehow watch the first two innings. Thor and Verlander. If you are a diehard fan, this was no ordinary spring training game.
You watched a very special pitch, a vet working on his craft. Topped by a young freak who did things today you could go your entire life and never witness. Thor was that special. Scary.
all dealing with injuries a week into Spring Training. I mean, trying not to overreact but...come the fuck on already.
Hopefully the issues with Cespedes (lower back) and Degrom (shoulder soreness) are just aches and pains of spring training. Not a positive sign, nonetheless. But honestly, with how these guys work out during the off-season, its amazing how they continue to have all of these injuries. Even aches and pains are perplexing.
Never was, hope Im wrong.
Doesnt look serious
But if this team could benefit from guys missing some time, its in the pen. A TON of arms to choose from.
And theyll be using most of them all season anyway. Good time to decide who is ready and who isnt
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Swarzak injury is left calf, not hand. He felt something grab while breaking to cover first base.
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It's actually a left calf injury for Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak. He'll have an MRI tomorrow, but is not concerned. "I'm walking. I'm standing here right now. I think I'm going to be OK."
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Finally got to watch the rest of the Mets game today and one thing I have to say is that ball was absolutely smoked by Luis Guillorme. Hes a legitimate starting second baseman candidate if he shows a little pop.
With the rave reviews his glove gets and solid contact profile he may be a real sleeper. Probably need to go back to Ordonez/Alfonzo to find a better potential double play combo at ss/2b - obvious caveat being if he can hit enough.
Thor vs Verlander tomorrow
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Thor vs Verlander tomorrow
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Order is Syndergaard, Matz, Harvey, Vargas.
John Harper had an article today about Wheeler potentially doing for the Mets what Chad Green did for the Yankees last year. That would be great as long as his arm doesn't fall off.
Unless you have an absolute Ace on the mound the game is trending away from having starters go through the order a 3rd time.
Theyve all pitched like one inning a piece.
Same with some of the hitters as well, but a lesser extent. Ex. The one everyone has talked about, Lagares. Unfortunately I dont see that one clicking.
I'm not sure if it's new this season. However, I heard that until march 1st, the road team does not have to send any stars to the games. So in turn when watching a home game, the competition is not as good as would normally be.
No one really took that rule seriously.
Where can we watch it? Noah is pitching, don't want to miss.
Verlander is just toying with them. Alonso looked so silly lol. On his way back in the dugout you could just see the look on his face luck fuck, I aint ready for the majors just yet.
Nimmo on the other hand is so comfortable. That in his mind he KNOWS the ump blew it and it was a ball by inches. Great confidence in his command of the zone
Verlander is just a pure pro. Sucks its only two innings, but this is what makes baseball a beautiful game.
One throwing 96 and dropping it in at 86. With pinpoint.
The other popping 100 and the offspeed is 90-92.
Dan will love to hear Alfonso dropped an easy one for a run. Wont be scored an error since its soring, but very very sloppy
Dan will love to hear Alfonso dropped an easy one for a run. Wont be scored an error since its soring, but very very sloppy
Weird thing is his rep at Florida was "solid" at 1b. I know he's bulked up but still. Awful 1b play = not an MLB player in today's game. Love his swing, would be a bummer if he can't figure it out.
Then roped a laser beam as hard as a human can hit a ball. Loud out.
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Jose Altuve, AL MVP, on Syndergaards 92-mph changeup that whiffed him. If he throws that changeup to me 100 times, hes going to strike me out 100 times. #mets
if you haven't seen this search for it on twitter, it's all over the place, nasty.
Thor hitting 101 on the gun today asked if he could increase his velocity this spring he replied, good question.
I hope he doesn't try.
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Brian McCann, who managed to fly out on Syndergaards last pitch, a 100-mph fastball: His stuff is as good as it comes in baseball. Hes in that one percent of the league. #mets
You watched a very special pitch, a vet working on his craft. Topped by a young freak who did things today you could go your entire life and never witness. Thor was that special. Scary.
Top ten within 15 months ;)
Hopefully the issues with Cespedes (lower back) and Degrom (shoulder soreness) are just aches and pains of spring training. Not a positive sign, nonetheless. But honestly, with how these guys work out during the off-season, its amazing how they continue to have all of these injuries. Even aches and pains are perplexing.
So theres a,ways a positive way to look at things.
Career. l, it Im liking Borenstein. The type of aaa sign8ng we all complain they never make. Wish there more of them.
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Swarzak leaving game with trainer. Cant really tell what happened. Maybe A-Gonz flip hit him strangely in the hand? #mets
I wouldnt put anything into todays stat line.
Doesnt look serious
But if this team could benefit from guys missing some time, its in the pen. A TON of arms to choose from.
And theyll be using most of them all season anyway. Good time to decide who is ready and who isnt
Looks like he won a contest and gets to play an inning.
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Anthony Swarzak just left the game with a hand injury.
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Swarzak injury is left calf, not hand. He felt something grab while breaking to cover first base.
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It's actually a left calf injury for Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak. He'll have an MRI tomorrow, but is not concerned. "I'm walking. I'm standing here right now. I think I'm going to be OK."
Sources: Tim Lincecum is deep into talks with the Texas Rangers on a one-year major league deal, and the expectation is it gets done soon. One possible plan for Lincecum: pitch out of the bullpen. And with the Rangers' closer job wide open, he's got a good shot at securing it.
This is why I don't bother getting my hopes up - you know where this season is going to go.