Here we go again with another series thread. The Mets are playing a terrible Rockies team in their final series before the All-Star Break at Citi Field. Click
HERE to read a series preview for this three-game set against Colorado. The Mets won their previous series against the Nationals and are looking to do the same against the team with the second-worst record in the National League. A series win here would help them a great deal as they jockey for position for the last two wildcard spots in the National League. Enjoy 😊!
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Mets vs. Rockies: Game 1 –⚾Manaea (L) vs. Gordon (R)⚾– 7:10 pm EDT
Starting Lineups for both clubs tonight.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for tonight & tomorrow in Flushing against the Rockies.
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Notes:
-Tonight’s game will be televised on SNY as will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather for tonight's game at Citi Field is expected to be decent, except for around start time, when showers are expected. Don’t be surprised if the start of the game is a bit delayed because of that. Click
HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-The Mets sit in the final Wildcard spot to start the day (a percentage point ahead of the Padres whom they have 4 games in hand on) & are playing a Rockies team with an abysmal road record (13-34). This series will be the Rockies’ only appearance in Queens this season. The Mets have the best record in MLB since May 30th, with a record of 25-12. The Mets placed starting pitcher David Peterson (LHP) on the Paternity List today & have recalled reliever Eric Orze (RHP) from Triple-A Syracuse in his place.
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HERE to see the list of Mets transactions for July.
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HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for tonight’s game will consist of
Torrens (R), Taylor (R), Stewart (L), & Gamel (L). 
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (July) - DanMetroMan - 7/1/2024 10:17 am
*For reference purposes, here are the links for previous months as well:
NFT: Mets Minor League Thread (June) - DanMetroMan - 6/1/2024 10:45 am
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (May) - DanMetroMan - 5/1/2024 12:15 pm
NFT: Mets Minor League Update (April) - DanMetroMan - 4/2/2024 10:17 am
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Good question. Certainly something to keep an eye on during this series. Gotta study players on the opposition, especially crap teams that will likely be selling at the deadline such as the Rockettes & Marlenes after the break. Southpaw Reliever Tanner Scott certainly stands out from the Fish.
1) Díaz
2) Núñez
3) Maton
4) Buttó
5) Houser
6) Ottavino
*7) Orze
Lefties:
8) Diekman
9) Young
* = Orze is likely to go down as soon as the ASB is over and Peterson is ready to return from Paternity List. The Mets have got 9 guys in the pen due to that for now.
The Mets have only got 4 starting pitchers on the 26-man roster now (Manaea, Scott, Quintana, & Severino) but it doesn't matter since there are only 3 games left to go before the ASB. Sean Reid-Foley's a guy to keep an eye on. The Mets expect him back shortly after All-Star Break. dd Reed Garrett too to that list, and things will look better.
Mets' Sean Reid-Foley to throw first bullpen Saturday: 'Trending in the right direction' Ben Krimmel - Fri, Jul 12, 2024, 4:38 PM EDT · 1 min read - ( New Window )
Mets vs. Rockies | 7:10 pm EDT start - July 12, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Mets' feed – SNY: Gary & Ron (strfish.xyz)
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MLB.com - Gameday: Pitch by Pitch – Mets vs. Rockies – July 12, 2024 - 7:10 pm EDT start
Note: Keith isn’t calling the game tonight.
Enjoy tonight's game 😊
Hopefully they take advantage of this opponent and make sure they stay there entering the ASB. There's no excuse whatsoever for them not to win this series. A sweep would be super. The Mets are 3-0 so far in this homestand.
What is the arm motion Met players are making this year after a base hit....where they swing one are sideways under the other...any theories?
Why does JD Martinez put the thumb of his left hand up to his mouth (looks like he's kissing his thumb nail!) before every pitch?
These questions keep me up all night wondering, so any help/theories/inside info would be appreciated!
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What is the arm motion Met players are making this year after a base hit....where they swing one are sideways under the other...any theories?
Why does JD Martinez put the thumb of his left hand up to his mouth (looks like he's kissing his thumb nail!) before every pitch?
These questions keep me up all night wondering, so any help/theories/inside info would be appreciated!
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For the first one they haven't said where it came from so it's a bit of a mystery. For the second no idea.
It's safe to say we've found our 3B/DH of the present and future!
That's what I was saying. Lucchesi could have at least helped in that department. Instead, they keep this turkey.
lol. They're winning despite them. No wonder Manaea pitched 7 innings!
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They couldn’t use Lucchesi as their lefty out of the pen? This dude fucking suuuuuuuuucks.
That's what I was saying. Lucchesi could have at least helped in that department. Instead, they keep this turkey.
And this is why it’s hard for me to get behind Stearns. His decision making is iffy. And his pen additions are god awful.
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They couldn’t use Lucchesi as their lefty out of the pen? This dude fucking suuuuuuuuucks.
That's what I was saying. Lucchesi could have at least helped in that department. Instead, they keep this turkey.
And this is why it’s hard for me to get behind Stearns. His decision making is iffy. And his pen additions are god awful.
I hear you. Stearns strikes me as a guy who surrounds himself with good people and makes decent hires, but his personnel decisions ain't the best. He has a reputation for building good pens coming here, but he hasn't shown it here thus far. Lopez could've helped this club too, but instead they chucked him because he chucked his glove. I wanna hear what happened with Lucchesi to make them dump him.
This offense and starting pitching are really clicking. The pen is just so bad now it's hard to wrap your head around. I've never seen a team blow or almost blow so many 4,5,6 run leads.
This offense and starting pitching are really clicking. The pen is just so bad now it's hard to wrap your head around. I've never seen a team blow or almost blow so many 4,5,6 run leads.
They're going to a 6-man rotation when Senga comes back. Stearns already said so. Odds are Peterson and Scott are going to remain in the rotation.
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Good point. They did. Braves just beat the Padres. The Mets are ahead of them both now!
Also might be an interesting time to go back to last year’s draft class and do a report card of players progress so far. I don’t follow the minors closely but would appreciate your take on Houlk, Sproat, and the rest.
Thanks for these threads. They are among my favorites on this site!
Also might be an interesting time to go back to last year’s draft class and do a report card of players progress so far. I don’t follow the minors closely but would appreciate your take on Houlk, Sproat, and the rest.
Thanks for these threads. They are among my favorites on this site!
Good question. My plan was to start an All-Star Break and Draft thread right after the last game. I suppose we're using the Minor League thread for the draft stuff, but didn't really think about it too much. My take on the guys you mentioned isn't as good as what you'll hear from Dan, Eric, and GF, They know the minors better than I do. Check out our minors threads do. I post them at the start of each series thread. I'll post a question to the group now about the ASB and Draft and see what everyone says.
I'm really looking forward to Sproat's growth. I think we've got something with him. He wasn't drafted twice by the Mets by accident. We could see him with the big club as soon as next year the way things are progressing with him I recall San pointing out to me in the minors thread for July or June.
I'm going to make an All-Star Break thread for the 4 days in which the All-Star Break will take place (July 15th to the 18th). I wasn't sure though if we could combine it with draft stuff or just leave that exclusively as part of the minors threads. What say you guys since we're only two days away from the ASB and only 1 day away from the draft itself (July 14th the 16th)?
I'm going to make an All-Star Break thread for the 4 days in which the All-Star Break will take place (July 15th to the 18th). I wasn't sure though if we could combine it with draft stuff or just leave that exclusively as part of the minors threads. What say you guys since we're only two days away from the ASB and only 1 day away from the draft itself (July 14th the 16th)?
I say let's do a draft thread. It's always fun to look back at the archive to see what we were all saying. I'm going to be away rest of weekend but during the ASB I'll try to do some comments on the farm and draft from last year. It's a good time to look back at everything while we have no games to discuss.
As always thanks for creating everything Optimus!
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Should we do a draft thread or just use the Minor League thread for that stuff?
I'm going to make an All-Star Break thread for the 4 days in which the All-Star Break will take place (July 15th to the 18th). I wasn't sure though if we could combine it with draft stuff or just leave that exclusively as part of the minors threads. What say you guys since we're only two days away from the ASB and only 1 day away from the draft itself (July 14th the 16th)?
I say let's do a draft thread. It's always fun to look back at the archive to see what we were all saying. I'm going to be away rest of weekend but during the ASB I'll try to do some comments on the farm and draft from last year. It's a good time to look back at everything while we have no games to discuss.
As always thanks for creating everything Optimus!
No problem dude! Do you suggest I start a draft thread today? We may as well. I'll do two threads: one for the All-Star Break and random thoughts, as if it were just another series thread. The Draft thread could be it's own thing. That cool? What do you think?
Solid! The Yanks/O's game today is gonna be fun! Did you peep that fight yesterday? Wild stuff man! Great point about the futures game. Sproat's in it if I recall correctly.. I'll create it now while I have time. I'm gonna be out and about later on today after posting the lineups, so this is my chance. Thanks for the input :-) Enjoy B-Mo'!
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Yup sounds good! Futures game is today as well but doubtful I'll get to watch. Draft tomorrow so now's perfect time to start one. I'll be down in Balt all day tomorrow so probably won't contribute much until Monday. Will catch Os/Yanks while there.
Solid! The Yanks/O's game today is gonna be fun! Did you peep that fight yesterday? Wild stuff man! Great point about the futures game. Sproat's in it if I recall correctly.. I'll create it now while I have time. I'm gonna be out and about later on today after posting the lineups, so this is my chance. Thanks for the input :-) Enjoy B-Mo'!
Yup. Hyde had all the right to be pissed after the Yanks were whining last series about judge getting hit.
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Yup sounds good! Futures game is today as well but doubtful I'll get to watch. Draft tomorrow so now's perfect time to start one. I'll be down in Balt all day tomorrow so probably won't contribute much until Monday. Will catch Os/Yanks while there.
Solid! The Yanks/O's game today is gonna be fun! Did you peep that fight yesterday? Wild stuff man! Great point about the futures game. Sproat's in it if I recall correctly.. I'll create it now while I have time. I'm gonna be out and about later on today after posting the lineups, so this is my chance. Thanks for the input :-) Enjoy B-Mo'!
Yup. Hyde had all the right to be pissed after the Yanks were whining last series about judge getting hit.
Interesting. I don't pay any attention to the Prison Stripers or the O's. Guess I will from now on, haha. We all hope the kid who got hit's ok (Heston Kjerstad).
for those interested, as we approach the ASB here's how I would project a Pete Alonso extension right now should the mets decide to engage in extension talks again like last year. as a reminder both stearns/boras are new so whether or not it happens, who knows, it's mostly up to stearns. but if he wants to keep alonso i think there are a lot of reasons to try to buy low bc his negotiating position has never been weaker while still generally putting up a pretty typical season.
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NFT: Mets Draft thread: July 14th to July 16th | Optimus-NY | 11:52 am - ( New Window )
Oops! I meant Draft stuff will go on the Draft thread, not here. Sorry! Bad job forgetting to edit after copying and pasting on my part.
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Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be televised on SNY as will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather for today's game at Citi Field is expected to be decent as of now, but keep an eye out for thunderstorms. They were in the forecast earlier. Click HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-The Mets are wearing their City Connect uniforms today. They start today as the second Wildcard team in the National League standings, ahead of both the Cardinals (due to a head-to-head tiebreaker) & the Padres and Diamondbacks (by 1 game each). The Mets hit 5 home runs yesterday—Iglesias & Bader each went deep twice), which is the most they’ve hit in one game so far this season. They’ve hit 58 home runs since June 1st—the second highest total in MLB since that time (as of the immediate conclusion of yesterday’s game). The bullpen is clearly struggling though. Diekman, Maton, & Diaz pitched yesterday. Let’s see who they throw today to finish the game after Scott’s finished for the day.
-Click HERE to see the list of Mets transactions for July.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Alvarez (R), Taylor (R), Bader (R), & Iglesias (R).
I am wondering why you have Gamel and Stewart in OF with a flyball prone pitcher on the mound. McNeil/Nimmo/Bader in some combination is your best defensive OF and you then play Iglesias at 2B.
easily my biggest frustration of the stearns era is this roster construction carrying both DJ and Gamel. They both suck at pretty much everything. DJ as a power bat off the bench if you are down late i can squint and see but carrying both of them and giving him starts in the middle of the order at this point is beyond wasteful.
i know im dead horsing this but baty or acuna would add more and i think i can argue it's probably better for either of their developments to get big league exposure.
they are subbing vientos out late each night for defense, no reason that shouldnt be baty at 3b. iglesias has looked good on defense but he is not grading out well.
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Ridiculous they aren't all stars...makes the all star game a joke
Butto May have found his niche. Would love to see Megill in the bullpen and do the same
I heard that Alonso said he wouldn't be in the HR derby if he was in the All-Star game, which is understandable. I think it is weird personally to be in something like that. A lot of people dropped out/were injured, so weren't in the HR derby. They wanted Alonso for ratings. So Alonso wound up being chosen as the Mets rep
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Being able to only use 2 relievers in a win when your starter can only go 4 1/3 is huge
Butto May have found his niche. Would love to see Megill in the bullpen and do the same
Butto's a starter. It's just that they need him doing this for now. It's always good to be a team guy, which he is. Next season, he needs to be in a starting rotation---either here or somewhere else in a trade. The young man is a gamer and a winner.
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Being able to only use 2 relievers in a win when your starter can only go 4 1/3 is huge
Butto May have found his niche. Would love to see Megill in the bullpen and do the same
Butto's a starter. It's just that they need him doing this for now. It's always good to be a team guy, which he is. Next season, he needs to be in a starting rotation---either here or somewhere else in a trade. The young man is a gamer and a winner.
The thing with Butto is I am not sure there is an ideal role for him. His worst performances are when he starts slow or he faces hitters for a third time. In relief you can try to get his first inning against hitters who are more apt to not want to draw a walk until he gets in a groove. As a starter he is facing players who are more disciplined and, as such, it is his worst inning when he starts. If you can find an Andrew Miller-type those can be really useful if they can go every 2nd or 3rd game. If you only need 4-5 innings from your 4th and/or 5th starter because you have a guy who can give you 2+ in relief that is like being able to get 6-7 from that role and not many teams can say that they have that luxury from the back of their rotation.
It's very similar situation and the commentary above were things said back then about Lugo..
Interesting how Stearns plays this. Since Lugo, Mets have been hesitant to use starter prospects in bullpen to help big club.
For example, could Sproat he an impact reliever this year cheaper than a trade? Ala Adam Wainwright?
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for today in Flushing against the Rockies (Cal Quantrill was originally supposed to get the start for the Rockies today). The starting pitchers for the game in Miami on the 19th haven’t been announced yet, and probably won’t be for at least a couple of days.
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be televised by SNY. The MLB All-Star Game will be on FOX on Tuesday at 8 pm EDT. The Mets’ next game will be in Miami on the 19th and will be televised by SNY.
-The weather for today's game at Citi Field is expected to be excellent, but a heat advisory will be in effect for the duration of the game, so that’s something that bears watching as the game goes on with respect to player fatigue, particularly the starting pitchers. Click HERE to keep updated and see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-The Mets are going for their second straight sweep and have won 7 of their last 10 overall, including 5 in a row. They’re a season-high 4 games above .500 (tied for their season high in that regard) & are also a game above .500 at home now (26-25) after having been below .500 before at Citi Field. They’re in sole possession of the 3rd Wildcard spot in the National League going into today’s final game before the All-Star Break (they’re one game ahead of the Padres & D-backs each), during which time they’ll be off for 4 days. José Buttó & Dedniel Núñez pitched great yesterday out of the bullpen allowing no runs and only 1 hit between them over 4 & 2/3 innings. Diekman, Maton, & Diaz pitched two days ago. Righties Houser, Orze, Ottavino, & lefty Young are well rested & ready to go out of the pen today.
-Click HERE to see the list of Mets transactions for July.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active roster.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Torrens (R), Martinez (R), Stewart (L), & Gamel (L).
has not been missed imo. his bat is solid but his defense is so bad it's only a wash out. the better D they've gotten (and hitting) from iglesias has more than made up for marte.
i cant imagine we see marte much more the rest of his contract here. i would think the mets will pay it down at some point just to move him someplace else and clear the roster spot. just sucks he couldnt stay healthy and keep hitting to do that at the deadline.
-He comes back for the stretch run in late August/early September and plays well, while staying healthy.
-Then the Mets could trade him in the off-season to a team that might wat a spare OF/DH. Marte's last year of his Mets deal is next year.
-The Mets could pay that money down, a la James McCann't in the offseason of 2022 (they actually paid down 19 million out of the 24.3 mill remaining on the last two years of his deal).
Bonus: they could do the same with Jeff McNeil this coming off-season too, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
-He comes back for the stretch run in late August/early September and plays well, while staying healthy.
-Then the Mets could trade him in the off-season to a team that might wat a spare OF/DH. Marte's last year of his Mets deal is next year.
-The Mets could pay that money down, a la James McCann't in the offseason of 2022 (they actually paid down 19 million out of the 24.3 mill remaining on the last two years of his deal).
Bonus: they could do the same with Jeff McNeil this coming off-season too, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
i think the mets best roster construction rest of year is finding an option at 2b that allows mcneil and marte to basically 50/50 platoon in RF.
Marte was crushing lefties, and holding his own vs. righties.
McNeil doesn't have a big split either way and both were worse than marte, but he is the better defender and ideally you could play him against pitchers whose stuff he matches up better with (whatever that is). both of them are deteriorating so hopefully less playing time helps bring out the best of whatever is left in each of them.
baty is likely the best bat they can put at 2b and acuna is the best athlete/glove. iglesias is a fun story right now but i assume he will regress to where he's probably best as a bench player.
2) Ottavino - Last pitched on July 11th
3) Orze - Last pitched on July 8th
4) Young - Last pitched on July 11th
-Diaz will prolly be available today since he last pitched only two days ago. The same goes for Diekman, but nobody wants to see him, lol.
*Orze will prolly be sent back to Syracuse right after the ASB when Peterson will prolly come off the Paternity List. I wouldn't be surprised to see him get some burn today if the game is a blowout, one way or the other.
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Best case scenario with respect to getting him off the team might be this:
-He comes back for the stretch run in late August/early September and plays well, while staying healthy.
-Then the Mets could trade him in the off-season to a team that might wat a spare OF/DH. Marte's last year of his Mets deal is next year.
-The Mets could pay that money down, a la James McCann't in the offseason of 2022 (they actually paid down 19 million out of the 24.3 mill remaining on the last two years of his deal).
Bonus: they could do the same with Jeff McNeil this coming off-season too, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
i think the mets best roster construction rest of year is finding an option at 2b that allows mcneil and marte to basically 50/50 platoon in RF.
Marte was crushing lefties, and holding his own vs. righties.
McNeil doesn't have a big split either way and both were worse than marte, but he is the better defender and ideally you could play him against pitchers whose stuff he matches up better with (whatever that is). both of them are deteriorating so hopefully less playing time helps bring out the best of whatever is left in each of them.
baty is likely the best bat they can put at 2b and acuna is the best athlete/glove. iglesias is a fun story right now but i assume he will regress to where he's probably best as a bench player.
I like that. Unfortunately, we can't depend on the advancement of Drew Gilbert like we once thought due to his injury status. This also would mean that the Mets should re-sign Bader if he's open to another short deal (a year, or two max). Bader should definitely get qualifying offer this coming off-season.
The Phillies send EIGHT players to the All Star Game -- and there's no room for Lindor or Nimmo ?!? I probably won't watch that game.
Let's get these Rockies one more time and take a break.
1) Scott
2) Butto
3) Sproat
4) Tidwell
Peterson's another homegrown guy who could be re-signed and add to this.
Then you add in guys who aren't home-grown, like Severino and Manaea. Add in a possible trade or FA and you're really cooking with oil.
Clifford and Gilbert should be up here in the OF too by then.
Notable 2026 rookies would be Sproat and Clifford. I like it.
The Phillies send EIGHT players to the All Star Game -- and there's no room for Lindor or Nimmo ?!? I probably won't watch that game.
Let's get these Rockies one more time and take a break.
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the only complicating factor somewhat would be the presence of marte and soto if they are able to get him which i assume they wont know prior to deciding QO, but marte isnt so complicated i guess they can always just waive him and open up the roster spot if bader accepts.
if they were to bring back both bader (on 1 year QO) and add someone like soto, whenever ready whichever CF prospect they choose (gilbert, acuna, jett) could get phased in over the year in a sort of tyrone taylor type role and then eventually take over for bader.
1) Scott
2) Butto
3) Sproat
4) Tidwell
Peterson's another homegrown guy who could be re-signed and add to this.
Then you add in guys who aren't home-grown, like Severino and Manaea. Add in a possible trade or FA and you're really cooking with oil.
Clifford and Gilbert should be up here in the OF too by then.
Notable 2026 rookies would be Sproat and Clifford. I like it.
it wont be all homegrown because they need some proven commodities, but the cream will rise and they should have really good competitions/depth - which will hopefully sharpen whoever gets the opportunity.
if butto continues pitching like he has in BP i'd keep him there.
the only complicating factor somewhat would be the presence of marte and soto if they are able to get him which i assume they wont know prior to deciding QO, but marte isnt so complicated i guess they can always just waive him and open up the roster spot if bader accepts.
if they were to bring back both bader (on 1 year QO) and add someone like soto, whenever ready whichever CF prospect they choose (gilbert, acuna, jett) could get phased in over the year in a sort of tyrone taylor type role and then eventually take over for bader.
I forgot about Soto. He is the proverbial White Whale, and would be a better fit here than Ohtani ever would have been. If you can get him, then no plans have to be adjusted. NO two ways about it. Do you think they could possibly re-sign Pete AND go after Soto Eric?
Sproat and Tidwell should be here by then. Gilbert, Clifford and Acuna (if Acuna's part of the plan going forward). Jett might be here too, if he's healthy.
Márquez is expected to throw 75-90 pitches Sunday. The 29-year-old right-hander has won at least 11 games four times and is 65-56 with a 4.41 ERA in eight big league seasons — all with the Rockies.
Work that pitch count early and get into their bullpen. Sweep these turkeys and stretch the winning streak to 6. Mets play the Marlins immediately after the ASB. Would be nice to win 9 in a row against the dregs of the NL.
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Mets vs. Rockies | 1:40 pm EDT start - July 14, 2024 – TV Broadcast: Mets' feed – SNY: Gary & Ron (strfish.xyz)
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MLB.com - Gameday: Pitch by Pitch – Mets vs. Rockies – July 14, 2024 - 1:40 pm EDT start
Note: Keith isn’t calling the game today.
Enjoy today's game 😊
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NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (July) - DanMetroMan - 7/1/2024 10:17 am
*For reference purposes, here are the links for previous months as well:
NFT: Mets Minor League Thread (June) - DanMetroMan - 6/1/2024 10:45 am
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (May) - DanMetroMan - 5/1/2024 12:15 pm
NFT: Mets Minor League Update (April) - DanMetroMan - 4/2/2024 10:17 am
NFT: Mets Draft thread: July 14th to July 16th | Optimus-NY | 7/13/2024 | 11:52 am
Day 1 of the draft (rounds 1 & 2) will start at 7 pm EDT today. The Mets will pick 19th in the first round & 46th in the second. It’ll be on ESPN and MLB Network later.
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if it were me i think id agree with you and lean towards offering it.
the only complicating factor somewhat would be the presence of marte and soto if they are able to get him which i assume they wont know prior to deciding QO, but marte isnt so complicated i guess they can always just waive him and open up the roster spot if bader accepts.
if they were to bring back both bader (on 1 year QO) and add someone like soto, whenever ready whichever CF prospect they choose (gilbert, acuna, jett) could get phased in over the year in a sort of tyrone taylor type role and then eventually take over for bader.
I forgot about Soto. He is the proverbial White Whale, and would be a better fit here than Ohtani ever would have been. If you can get him, then no plans have to be adjusted. NO two ways about it. Do you think they could possibly re-sign Pete AND go after Soto Eric?
this answer probably requires more of a deep dive into the numbers of how it would look in future seasons, but pretending $ doesn't matter my gut answer is yes.
from a pure 26 man roster standpoint id argue it's still a more flexible construction than the current roster with JDM landlocking the DH spot.
Vientos and Pete can share 1b/DH, Baty (or Mauricio) can take 3b, Soto can take RF and the occasional DH day.
you have total flexibility to carry lighter hitting defensive oriented players like Bader and Acuna at 2b/cf.
lindor
nimmo
soto
alonso
is as good as any top 4 in baseball for probably a 2 year run at least, with soto obviously locking in an elite #3 hitter for the next 8-10 years.
perfect timing.
so when i do the math on it even if it pushed the payroll close to $300m (which i dont think it will), i think id argue id rather get those 2 and get creative everywhere else.
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Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw 66 pitches in his third and latest minor league rehab start.
His line: 4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K.
Senga's next step, in Carlos Mendoza's words, is "TBD." Could be one last rehab start. Could be in the Majors. Mets officials will discuss.
so when i do the math on it even if it pushed the payroll close to $300m (which i dont think it will), i think id argue id rather get those 2 and get creative everywhere else.
Great point. I think they might be able to do it too with the influx of young and cheap talent they've already got (Vientos and Alvy) as well as the talent they've got coming in from the minors at 3B (Baty's been up with the big-club already, but you know what I mean), 2B (Acuna, Mauricio, and Jett), DH (perhaps Mauricio). Stick Clifford and Gilbert in the OF or at 1B if Pete leaves, then you've got a formula that would work with Nimmo and Lindor already under contract for big bucks.
yes Fried/Burnes will be tempting, but id make them plan B's only after trying to get Alonso back reasonably and Soto for whatever he wants.
yes Fried/Burnes will be tempting, but id make them plan B's only after trying to get Alonso back reasonably and Soto for whatever he wants.
Great points Eric. Would you offer Pete a new deal at the ASB for 5 or 6 years (maybe even 7) and see what he says?
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but seeing how that has proved to be moronic with them getting so much out of manaea and severino compared to snell and montgomery, im inclined to just go that direction again. stearns judgement with SP was dead on, Erick Fedde has been excellent and they were close to signing him too. He was probably the biggest steal of the offseason.
yes Fried/Burnes will be tempting, but id make them plan B's only after trying to get Alonso back reasonably and Soto for whatever he wants.
Great points Eric. Would you offer Pete a new deal at the ASB for 5 or 6 years (maybe even 7) and see what he says?
i wrote this speculating re what a fair alonso extension could look like, if i could get him for 4x100m with an option or two, yes id do it.
What Could This Year's Pete Alonso Extension Offer Look Like? - ( New Window )
Guess not, 🤦♂️
I'd prefer Megill in his role after the ASB.
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they should DFA Houser who couldn't get my grandmother out if she swung blindfolded.
I'd prefer Megill in his role after the ASB.
No doubt. If Houser could get anybody out, it'd be a tie ballgame right now.
-The Cubs beat the Cards today 8 to 3.
-The Padres are beating the Braces 1-0 now in the Top of the 3rd.
-The D-Backs are losing to the Jays 1-0 now, headed to the Bottom of the 3rd.
Go Jays!
Check out the scoreboard across MLB below:
MLB Scoreboard - July 14, 2024 - ( New Window )
-A Pads loss or a Braves loss would benefit the Mets either way.
Blue Jays at D-Backs: The Jays are ahead of the D-Bags now 7 to 4 in the Bottom of the 5th
-Go Jays for sure.
-The Padres lost to the Braves, 6 to 3. A loss by either club would have benefited the Mets. With this win, the Braves are 4 games ahead of the Mets. This loss by San Diego, combined with the loss by the D-Backs, gave the Mets sole possession of the third Wildcard spot going into the ASB.
All 14 games scheduled throughout MLB have been played today. There won't be any games (not counting the All-Star Game on Tuesday), for 5 days.
Here are the Wildcard and Playoff Standings in the N.L. as of the end of all of today's games:
NL Wildcard Standings - Updated from MLB.com
NFT: Mets Draft thread: July 14th to July 16th | Optimus-NY | 7/13/2024 | 11:52 am
Day 1 of the draft (rounds 1 & 2) started at 7 pm EDT. The Mets will pick 19th in the first round & 46th in the second. It’s be on ESPN and MLB Network. Here's a link for MLB Network below (they're already up to pick #5):
MLB Network feed for Day 1 the Draft going on now
In the meantime, please feel free to read abut and discuss the draft by clicking HERE. Additionally, please feel free to also read about and/or discuss Mets' minor league happenings for this month by clicking HERE.
As soon as the All-Star Break thread is up, I'll link it to this thread, which we can then go ahead and tie up.
Thank you Ira! No prob at all. We have a great group. Mutual appreciation and thanks all-around.
NFT: ⚾🧢Mets fans All-Star Break thread: July 15th - July 19th🧢⚾ | Optimus-NY | 11:09 am EDT - ( New Window )