Tonight, the Mets look to continue their winning ways. 3 wins in a row. 2 games out of first in the loss column. 1 game out of the WC. Unfortunately Jason Vargas is pitching tonight, so it'll probably be 12-0 Marlins after 2 innings.
It's more than just 3 games. He was abysmal the entire 2nd half of last year. He had an ERA well over 6.
Vargas is a 35 year old junkballer who looks like Jon Lovitz and is pitching so poorly that he's not even allowing the team to compete when he's on the mound.
He might get it together and be "passable" but his stuff is terrible and I'm not holding my breath.
Bottom line - if he sucks again tonight, they have to pull the plug. Can't have an auto loss in the rotation every 5 days like this where the pitcher isn't even giving the team a chance. On top of that, he's completely wiping out the pen every time he goes put there because he's averaging 4 innings a start.
Small sample for a SP right? Can we see where he’s at at 50 IP before making whole sale changes on a guy we just signed to a two year deal.
I know he’s a junkballer and he’s definitely not anything exciting but he was also an all star last year. Guys like Cobb and Lynn are off to horrific starts while getting paid three times the coin. Vargas also didn’t really have a ST due to his injury.
Sure, it took him 3 starts to get to 12 innings, so simple math tells me he'll need roughly 12 starts to hit 50 innings.
I'm sure we can afford to throw away another 5-6 games with him on the mound. He's been terrible since July of last year. It's not a small sample size. It's like 90 innings of pure garbage.
For anything... even if he does round into a 5th starter, he’s not starting playoff games or anything if we get there. And if he doesn’t? We can move a Gsellman or Lugo to the rotation. Heck I bet even a Oswalt could be a decent 5th starter. I’m hoping for more stability from Matz and Wheeler going forward and continued dominance from Thor/DeGrom. We’ll be ok.
Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets)
5/21/18, 5:27 PM
The Mets are showing interest in Jose Bautista, who was released by the Braves on Sunday.
Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets)
5/21/18, 4:08 PM
Mickey Callaway updates Frazier status to say he is taking BP on the field today, but is yet to test his leg running.
Retroactive to May 14, so Thursday it would be but...................We all know he won't come back on time, further, he is an accident waiting to happen.
Plawicki was supposed to be 4-6 weeks....hello...Kevin?
Swarzak.....send an ABP
Frazier.....He does not sound confident of an imminent return
Not to mention Largares
It's like the Giants with this team, another day another player gets hurt, and usually it's not the garden variety injury
Who cares about his pitching... have you seen Mrs Vargas??? Â
And no.... I don’t think Vargas is ever going to be a great pitcher... but he might round into the 5th starter we expected him to be.
Vargas is a 35 year old junkballer who looks like Jon Lovitz and is pitching so poorly that he's not even allowing the team to compete when he's on the mound.
He might get it together and be "passable" but his stuff is terrible and I'm not holding my breath.
No problem.
2007:
10.1 IP, 12.19 ERA, 8.08 FIP, 14.8 H/9
2018:
12.1 IP, 13.86 ERA, 8.89 FIP, 19.0 H/9
Yeah, it's been a real blast today.
I know he’s a junkballer and he’s definitely not anything exciting but he was also an all star last year. Guys like Cobb and Lynn are off to horrific starts while getting paid three times the coin. Vargas also didn’t really have a ST due to his injury.
Man, let’s just take a deep breath.
I'm sure we can afford to throw away another 5-6 games with him on the mound. He's been terrible since July of last year. It's not a small sample size. It's like 90 innings of pure garbage.
Vargas sucks.
What else do we need to see here? He's 35 years old. He's not learning or improving or ascending.
Mind-bogging that this guy got 2 years.
Anyone know off the top of their head when Cespedes can come off the DL? Is it this Thursday?
5/21/18, 5:27 PM
The Mets are showing interest in Jose Bautista, who was released by the Braves on Sunday.
Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets)
5/21/18, 4:08 PM
Mickey Callaway updates Frazier status to say he is taking BP on the field today, but is yet to test his leg running.
Plawicki was supposed to be 4-6 weeks....hello...Kevin?
Swarzak.....send an ABP
Frazier.....He does not sound confident of an imminent return
Not to mention Largares
It's like the Giants with this team, another day another player gets hurt, and usually it's not the garden variety injury
Let's go streaking!!!!!
Jason Vargas is throwing a no-hitter tonight.
Who’s with me!!!
Let’s go!!!!!
The 'ol George Costanza.
Perfecto intact through 1!
Pitch count a little high tho. He's on pace for 153 -- interesting to see if Callaway lets him try and secure his spot amongst the immortals!
Jason Vargas is throwing a no-hitter tonight.
Who’s with me!!!
Let’s go!!!!!
Not me. I'm banking on the perfect game.
The 'ol George Costanza.
I’m out!!!
Quote:
Should yank him now so he can go out on a high note.
The 'ol George Costanza.
I’m out!!!
Welp, that's it for me!!!
MLB needs to start rolling out the alerts!
6 down.
Lovitz is fucking ON POINT tonight.
Jason Vargas trying to push that sun back up in the sky?
Love that movie. LOVE it!
Locating three pitches really well tonight as he sets sail after immortality!
Ain't it "Clear the mechanism?"
Where is Kelly Preston?????
LOL, well they do have the worst lineup in the NL. Can't really argue that they suck.
But regardless of who we play, Vargas needs this so hopefully he keeps going.