Mets Lineup
Asdrubal Cabrera 2B
Wilmer Flores 1B
Yoenis Cespedes LF
Todd Frazier 3B
Jay Bruce RF
Kevin Plawecki C
Amed Rosario SS
Juan Lagares CF
Zack Wheeler P
Marlins Lineup
Derek Dietrich LF
Miguel Rojas SS
Starlin Castro 2B
Justin Bour 1B
Brian Anderson 3B
Cameron Maybin RF
Lewis Brinson CF
Tim Wallach C
Jarlin Garcia P
Bummer about TDA today. Wheelz up! LGM!
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Hopefully, Plawecki is ok. I could actually see Sandy trading for Realmuto this summer. We have a great team and not many weaknesses. That would be a huge move.
If Shecky is right about the cost of acquiring him, we should be on the horn with them as soon as he's healthy. Even if Plawecki is okay.
It's early but this team clearly has the pieces to be in the mix all year. We'd be even better with Realmuto.
Hopefully his back is ok? I dont even know his timetable to return. Check out the guys splits. He's actually been hurt by playing in that monstrous home park. His away splits are incredible. I'd LOVE Realmuto.
Classy - thank you!
Just trying to enjoy it so far. I don't think even Z expected us to start off quite like this...
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Hopefully, Plawecki is ok. I could actually see Sandy trading for Realmuto this summer. We have a great team and not many weaknesses. That would be a huge move.
As long as the price isn't crazy, and plaw misses any time, it's a move that needs to be made,. Sooner than later
Problem is trades generally arent made this early. No matter what we offer, the Fish can be patient and shop our deal to other teams to see if anyone else bites. It's not ideal. There's a reason like 90% of all trades go down the last few days before the deadline.
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In comment 13910315 ZGiants98 said:
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Hopefully, Plawecki is ok. I could actually see Sandy trading for Realmuto this summer. We have a great team and not many weaknesses. That would be a huge move.
If Shecky is right about the cost of acquiring him, we should be on the horn with them as soon as he's healthy. Even if Plawecki is okay.
It's early but this team clearly has the pieces to be in the mix all year. We'd be even better with Realmuto.
Hopefully his back is ok? I dont even know his timetable to return. Check out the guys splits. He's actually been hurt by playing in that monstrous home park. His away splits are incredible. I'd LOVE Realmuto.
Yeah, dude - if he checks out physically that's a go for it move that I think makes SO much sense. He wants out of there. They will trade him if they get anything that they think can potentially help down the line I think.
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Great start to the season. Best wishes for a healthy year.
Classy - thank you!
Just trying to enjoy it so far. I don't think even Z expected us to start off quite like this...
This is mostly off my MMO preview stuff. I had us at a baseline of 89 wins. I did predict a fast start because of a new coaching staff regime/new attitude and a bit of a chip on the shoulder of so many guys coming back from injury. We'll have some injuries and hit some cold streaks. It wont be rosy all year but hopefully we reinforce the team at the deadline and have no major knockout blows and coast into the postseason. ;) Things are looking good and I swear there is a ceiling for a us to be playing much better.
I sure miss TC
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Great start to the season. Best wishes for a healthy year.
Classy - thank you!
Just trying to enjoy it so far. I don't think even Z expected us to start off quite like this...
You guys were derailed by ungodly injuries last year. Virtually lost all your starters on what could be argued the best starting staff in baseball and that was just the start.
Keep up the good work.
That's true but I feel like he got BABIP'd to death in his last spring start, he looked great in his AAA start. Even Shecky said he pitched better in AAA than people were even mentioning in that start. Then tonight he comes in with a major chip on his shoulder. Let's not forget Syndergaard and deGrom struggled against this same team the last two days. Im weirdly high on Wheeler right now.
I sure miss TC
Bwahahaha. I dont want to pile on the guy but good lord it's nice having a manager with a brain.
I sure miss TC
I know you are kidding but TC did a fine job while this team weathered some real financial difficulties, but it was definitely time for a change at manager. This team is refreshing to watch.
I sure miss TC
LOL
We will see how they fare against the Brew Crew
The Yanks just had a brawl witht he Sox
What gives me confidence is that he was sent down and specifically instructed to work on mechanical things - results weren't as important.
It looks like he's adjusted and so far, the benefits are visible.
I am absolutely with you that we need to see this against better hitters - the Marlins lineup has to be the worst in baseball - but I actually think it was really important for Wheels to get this confidence boost and see that the adjustments are working.
All very good things right now.. all very good things.
Bummed we're off tomorrow! Having too much fun watching these guys, but it'll be good to get a few guys a breather. Especially Cespedes. Let him rest up and be ready to roll Friday.
Familia will be fresh for the Brew Crew too.
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I need to see how he does against an actual major league team before I start going gaga. Don’t mean to be the wet blanket but we’ve seen Wheeler before. Either way, nice job kid!
That's true but I feel like he got BABIP'd to death in his last spring start, he looked great in his AAA start. Even Shecky said he pitched better in AAA than people were even mentioning in that start. Then tonight he comes in with a major chip on his shoulder. Let's not forget Syndergaard and deGrom struggled against this same team the last two days. Im weirdly high on Wheeler right now.
No doubt, but we know what Noah and Jake can do. They have more than proved themselves. Wheeler is still sort of an unknown but with loads of potential. I was also oddly high on Wheeler this spring. I’m sure he’ll have his bumps but if he can back this up with another quality performance he’ll start to win me over.
BUT - if Callaway loses as many players as Collins did last year and in 2016, I'm pretty sure the results wouldn't be a whole lot different.
This team is very healthy right now. That is playing a major role in this start.
That said, I have wanted an analytic manager that wasn't a "feel" guy for the longest time imaginable. Everything has been planned out. He has a move for everything. I just feel like the guy stays up late doing his homework like an Eli Manning might where Terry went for beers after the game. lol.
BUT - if Callaway loses as many players as Collins did last year and in 2016, I'm pretty sure the results wouldn't be a whole lot different.
This team is very healthy right now. That is playing a major role in this start.
I don't think Sandy ever intended for Collins to manage as long as he did. He was a great option given the state of the Mets when they hired him but then the guys kept playing hard for him, Wright was strongly in his corner, and he managed them to the WS, so he kind of earned more time.
But this change was needed and I think the entire team is responding to a fresh manger and staff.
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In comment 13910315 ZGiants98 said:
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Hopefully, Plawecki is ok. I could actually see Sandy trading for Realmuto this summer. We have a great team and not many weaknesses. That would be a huge move.
As long as the price isn't crazy, and plaw misses any time, it's a move that needs to be made,. Sooner than later
Problem is trades generally arent made this early. No matter what we offer, the Fish can be patient and shop our deal to other teams to see if anyone else bites. It's not ideal. There's a reason like 90% of all trades go down the last few days before the deadline.
Agree, but his price is as low as Shecky insinuated, he'd be worth an overpay (assuming his back checks out and its not an absurd price)
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Callaway has been outstanding - and I am thrilled he's here, I think he's a better manager than Collins so far.
BUT - if Callaway loses as many players as Collins did last year and in 2016, I'm pretty sure the results wouldn't be a whole lot different.
This team is very healthy right now. That is playing a major role in this start.
I don't think Sandy ever intended for Collins to manage as long as he did. He was a great option given the state of the Mets when they hired him but then the guys kept playing hard for him, Wright was strongly in his corner, and he managed them to the WS, so he kind of earned more time.
But this change was needed and I think the entire team is responding to a fresh manger and staff.
Absolutely - I'm not suggesting that Collins should still be here or that I wanted that. It was time for a change. 1000%.
I just think Callaway has a ton of options right now because the team is really healthy.
Collins barely ever had options last year because basically EVERYONE was hurt. Mickey wouldn't have been able to to do much of anything with that, either. I don't think any manager could.
That said, the biggest difference is that Mickey is creating a much more versatile culture. He's using players in all types of roles and situations - which is a great thing to do when you keep winning, because it gives these guys experience in all different situations. This type of thing pays huge dividends later on in the year.
Collins was too rigid, I think that was his major fault. He had his guys and his way of doing things and that was that.
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In comment 13910315 ZGiants98 said:
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Hopefully, Plawecki is ok. I could actually see Sandy trading for Realmuto this summer. We have a great team and not many weaknesses. That would be a huge move.
As long as the price isn't crazy, and plaw misses any time, it's a move that needs to be made,. Sooner than later
Problem is trades generally arent made this early. No matter what we offer, the Fish can be patient and shop our deal to other teams to see if anyone else bites. It's not ideal. There's a reason like 90% of all trades go down the last few days before the deadline.
Agree, but his price is as low as Shecky insinuated, he'd be worth an overpay (assuming his back checks out and its not an absurd price)
I seriously would offer Gimenez. Gimenez is uber talented but the kid is still a bit away and raw. He barely cracked top 100 lists coming into this season. It's not like your parting with an untouchable piece PLUS we have Rosario. Wouldnt think twice.
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Callaway has been outstanding - and I am thrilled he's here, I think he's a better manager than Collins so far.
BUT - if Callaway loses as many players as Collins did last year and in 2016, I'm pretty sure the results wouldn't be a whole lot different.
This team is very healthy right now. That is playing a major role in this start.
I don't think Sandy ever intended for Collins to manage as long as he did. He was a great option given the state of the Mets when they hired him but then the guys kept playing hard for him, Wright was strongly in his corner, and he managed them to the WS, so he kind of earned more time.
But this change was needed and I think the entire team is responding to a fresh manger and staff.
Wright talked sandy out of firing Collins in August 2014
What's a realistic package look like then? lol. You already said "less". :)
The weird thing is... how much worse could we do from a player standpoint? Until the Wheeler start tonight no starter has been dominant. They have all been shaky including Thor and deGrom. Our best hitter has been ice cold and battling the flu. Conforto missed 5 games. We had to send Nimmo down because the pen is so taxed. The pen is missing it's best setup man. We have been getting big hits from guys like Frazier, Cabrera, and Flores but are we really even remotely hot yet? Seems like we are just grinding out wins in spite of being ice cold. What happens when this team heats up?
We will probably lose 4-5 games in a row at some point. It's going to happen.
BUT. (And Mickey touched on this in his postgame) I think it's really been huge for the team to win this way early on - because it reinforces the idea that they should never hang their heads and that they're always alive.
There's a culture forming here that will bode well for when things get dicey.
Todd Frazier is going to be invaluable when we hit rough patches. The things he said tonight about accountability and no "me" players tonight - the guy is just such a pro. And it's sad that I'm so excited about this because it's something you should always have in your clubhouse. But unfortunately, this team has been missing players like this for a long time and he was sorely needed here.
Kudos to the FO for understanding that and addressing it.
I didn't give credit for it at the time - but it's evident now as to why it was done and I certainly think they deserve some praise for that.
No team is as good as a 10-1 record. lol. That's like a .900 winning percentage. All Im saying is this team is loaded with talented players that arent playing well yet. We've basically been grinding and eeking out wins. I dont want to hear about the Marlins or Phillies either. Both teams put wins on the board against teams like the Cubs and we also beat the shit out of the Nats and Cardinals which are quality. Its hard to sweep ANY team in MLB. Obviosuly, we arent going to be playing at a 10-1 pace all year. All Im saying is this doesn't feel like a team playing over its head talent wise at all. It actually feels like its underachieving. And the pen is no joke. If Familia, Swarzak, Ramos, Gsellman, and Lugo stay healthy that pen will be lights out all year.
Small ball, baserunning and bullpen win games. Much more than Homeruns alone
15 loses? Slackers
Anyone find Nimmo?
Oh man. We are back to evaluating players on batting average and RBIs? Lucroy has been awful for over a year now. Realmuto is 27 years old coming off back to 3.5+ fWAR seasons. Lucroy is arguably a top 3 catcher in the sport if healthy. I know you love Lucroy but....
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so far tonight. Man what a great problem to have at 1B brewing.
Anyone find Nimmo?
Oh man. You are scaring me. lol
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would much rather roll the dice on a veteran like Lucroy and not give up prospects. I am all for adding guys who are tough outs at the plate and play good D, but giving up one of the few premium prospects in the system for a .280 hitter who has never had more than 65 rbis (at any level) seems like a mistake. I know the catcher position sucks, but that wouldn't change the fact that he'd be hitting 7th or 8th in this lineup most nights.
Oh man. We are back to evaluating players on batting average and RBIs? Lucroy has been awful for over a year now. Realmuto is 27 years old coming off back to 3.5+ fWAR seasons. Lucroy is arguably a top 3 catcher in the sport if healthy. I know you love Lucroy but....
Supposed to say "Realmuto" is a top 3 catcher if healthy.
Sure I could see them moving him. He has no place in their rebuild. Plus he wants out. I just assumed he would cost a lot since he has years of control left. Shecky says less Ill believe him though.