Welcome to this best-of-five National League Division Series thread between the 6th seeded Mets (89-73) & the 2nd seeded N.L. East Champion Phillies (95-67). The Mets beat the Brewers by the hairs on their chinny-chin-chins in the NLWS two days ago
despite losing the season series to them during the regular season. The Phillies, like the Brewers, won the regular season series against the Mets
7 games to 6. The Mets will be looking for some payback against the Phillies the same way they did against the Brewers. Click
HERE to read a preview of this Playoff Series. Enjoy 😊!
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Mets @ Phillies: Game 1 –⚾Senga (R) vs. Wheeler (R)⚾– 4:08 pm EDT
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Probable Starting Pitcher Matchups for today & tomorrow against the Phillies in the city of co-called Brotherly Love.
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be televised on
FOX, but tomorrow afternoon’s game will be televised on
FS1.
-The weather forecast for today's game at Citizen’s Bank Park is excellent. Click
HERE to keep updated & see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-These two teams are VERY familiar with each other. The Mets are now going to be back in their own time-zone for the first time in approximately two weeks when they played their last home game on the 22nd of September. Click
HERE too see the Mets’ 26-man roster for the NLDS against the Phillies.
-Click
HERE to see the list of the Mets’ roster transactions so far in October.
-Click
HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active playoff roster for this series.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of
Torrens (R), Martinez (R), Acuña (R), & Bader (R). 
NFT: NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (October) - DanMetroMan - 10/1/2024 - 3:32 pm
*For reference purposes, here are the links for previous months as well:
NFT: Mets Minor League Updates (September) - DanMetroMan - 9/1/2024 - 10:29 am
NFT: Mets Minor League Discussion (August) - DanMetroMan - 8/1/2024 - 8:38 am
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (July) - DanMetroMan - 7/1/2024 - 10:17 am
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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This is the kind of decision that can make Mendoza look like a legend. Like Tony La Russa or I don't know Connie Mack territory, WS win or not if Senga is successful having the balls to have him start game 1 is so huge.
After his last outing never in a million years did I think this is how this would play out. And I love Senga when asked how many pitches he'll throw? "If they say 10 pitches, I'm all in for 10 pitches. If they say 200, I'm in for 200"
Also, Tyron Taylor is officially ahead of Harrison Bader as centerfielder, I guess.
Bader just hasn't shown enough stick of late. Both bring defense and speed. Taylor hasn't hit much recently either, but had a better season with RISP.
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This is the kind of decision that can make Mendoza look like a legend. Like Tony La Russa or I don't know Connie Mack territory, WS win or not if Senga is successful having the balls to have him start game 1 is so huge.
After his last outing never in a million years did I think this is how this would play out. And I love Senga when asked how many pitches he'll throw? "If they say 10 pitches, I'm all in for 10 pitches. If they say 200, I'm in for 200"
I think they went with Senga versus Megill or Peterson as the latter two have experience coming in from the bullpen. The routine is different when you don’t know for sure how much time you will have to warm up. You go Senga to Peterson to Megill and each “reliever” has a different style. Detroit has won games that way this year.
The Phillies are the favorite, with home field and the team that clinched everything weeks ago. It's a role reversal for them compared to recent years.
And I get the sense the Mets don't feel much pressure either. I don't know if I'd say that about this core group of guys in recent years. But I feel it this year, they are loose and feel good about themselves.
Beat Philly!
They are terrible
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Literally 1 pitch difference in this game.
Because of the length of his rehab so far he was never going to go more than an inning or two. It was about preventing Philly from doing their usual line-up against lefties.
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Why is Senga out already?
Because of the length of his rehab so far he was never going to go more than an inning or two. It was about preventing Philly from doing their usual line-up against lefties.
Makes sense, didn't want to hear that he reinjured something
Stay classy.
It’s been very bad. Drinking pace is accelerating in my house.
After pitching in relief for only the second time in his career just two days ago, 50 pitches may be all he had in him today.
I would give Garrett a second inning
Their pitchers have kept them in the game.
One swing away.....
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Been outstanding since late August despite what some people would have you think.
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It’s actually a sign of strength and humility in someone when they can admit that they are wrong. Good advice for you.
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It’s actually a sign of strength and humility in someone when they can admit that they are wrong. Good advice for you.
lol fabricate whatever narrative you want. Or just go away.
nimmo with a 2 strike single
this team is just locked in right now. forgetting this game since it's obviously now in the bullpen's hands, but this postseason this team will go as far as the BP takes it. if they keep games close i dont think too many opposing BPs are going to be able to consistently get through this lineup in pressure situations and 1 run games.
i still trust maton more than stanek. my question is diaz even if he only has 1 inning in him. have him face schwarber, turner, harper, and if nec castellanos/bohm.
best case he gets the first 3 and castellanos in the 9th cant tie it. you have maton and stanek for 9th.
Really? To the the 86 Mets were absolutely loaded. comparing them to the 2024 Dodgers is more appropriate than the 2024 Mets.
Nice, Maton - needed to get that 1st out.
i dont think you can throw danny young into a late game situation with the 3 batter rule.
if there's a lefty heavy 5th/6th inning sure. late game you have to go with the guys who have been there before.
I would have had him or Stanek ready for this scenario
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I would have had him or Stanek ready for this scenario
id stick with maton > stanek but id have probably brought in diaz. bohm with 2 on is the highest leverage moment of this game. would take a lot of things to go wrong in 9th to recreate that.
Like Alonso, he needed a confidence booster
I would go Stanek
He had a long outing game 3 and has pitched a lot lately. I go Stanek
@AnthonyDiComo
Edwin Díaz must be unavailable after his 39-pitch performance two days ago.
Ryne Stanek is warming in the bullpen for what's technically not a save situation, but... it's a playoff game. Looks like Stanek will try to close it out.
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it was terrible and it seemed one-sided. and I almost never complain about refs/umps.
forget DP, Garrett and Maton got their jobs done very well.
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Or was that brutal home plate umpiring against us all game. That Iglesias 2-0 count runners on first and second 0 outs could have been game changing. Luckily we pulled through, but that was insane we did not have that strike zone
it was terrible and it seemed one-sided. and I almost never complain about refs/umps.
Same..usually just part of the game but it really seemed blatant today. Curious what advanced stats will say
I wonder if that fed into the decision to use them, figuring they won't have the same jitters maybe that other could. not sure who I would have used anyway, other than Diaz.
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Or was that brutal home plate umpiring against us all game. That Iglesias 2-0 count runners on first and second 0 outs could have been game changing. Luckily we pulled through, but that was insane we did not have that strike zone
it was terrible and it seemed one-sided. and I almost never complain about refs/umps.
Same..usually just part of the game but it really seemed blatant today. Curious what advanced stats will say
same. he gave Maton 1 call in the 8th that was similar to what he gave Philly all day but then didnt give it to Stanek. incredibly inconsistent, and almost entirely towards PHI.
Phillies seemed content with that 1-0 lead, like they were playing for a CG shutout.
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Phillies seemed content with that 1-0 lead, like they were playing for a CG shutout.
I was scrolling through Twitter while watching the game and every baseball pundit did nothing but rave about Wheeler's start. It went on for 15 minutes and I kept saying to myself, but it's a 1-0 game and Wheeler threw 111 pitches. The real story is the Mets pitching. They stole the Wheeler game.
Now they can win it at Citi regardless what happens in game 2. Right? it's 2, 2, 1, for the DS correct?
Let's make light work of these turkeys!
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Phillies seemed content with that 1-0 lead, like they were playing for a CG shutout.
I was scrolling through Twitter while watching the game and every baseball pundit did nothing but rave about Wheeler's start. It went on for 15 minutes and I kept saying to myself, but it's a 1-0 game and Wheeler threw 111 pitches. The real story is the Mets pitching. They stole the Wheeler game.
Now they can win it at Citi regardless what happens in game 2. Right? it's 2, 2, 1, for the DS correct?
Yup, Tue/Wed in NY.
1-0 and getting Wherler out during a bullpen game? I'd think the Mets would sign up for that every time.
Let's make light work of these turkeys!
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31 pitches today, probably bumps up to 50 or so for his next start.
im fascinated to see what happens if megill comes out of the BP. it would be something if he can pitch like his brother in shorter bursts. that would be a huge development for the BP.
I was watching Wheeler's pitch count and knew he'd only be able to go 7. I thought if it were 1-0 going into the 8th, they'd have a chance....
So many good AB's in the 8th....I especially loved the AB from Iglesias....11 pitches? That has to demoralize a pitcher, especially when the AB ends in a knock.
And then Nimmo with the 2-out hit to score Bader in the 9th.
Huge game tomorrow....Phils are not going to lay down and die.
Guess we see JD tomorrow against the leftie.
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Meanwhile, not sure if any of you felt this way but I was counting his pitches knowing our guys would wait him out and ounce on whoever came out first. Alvarez leadoff single and the rest is history.
I texted my brother who is a Yankee fan but married into a Phillies family, something to the effect of “The Phillies better score more than 1 run if they hope to win this game”
Sure enough…
This lineup knows it can strike at any time at this point.
Man ..you gotta love baseball
This Mets team is so freaking resilient, I don't sweat it when they're down in the 8th or 9th.
But the bonds between my family and this city go so much deeper than just that. My grandpa grew up in Queens and graduated from NYU after serving in WWII. He actually met my grandma down on Wall Street while he was in grad school. The story goes that he didn’t know how to type, so his plan was to try to find the best-looking receptionist in New York City to help him with his papers … and the rest is history.
My grandma delivered my dad at a hospital in — where else? — Queens. And when he was a kid, there were aunts and uncles and cousins around all the time. I was born down in Florida, but from the very first time I visited New York as a teenager … man, I just felt such a special connection to this place.
Then, when the Mets drafted me, it was like destiny or something. When they brought me to town to sign my contract, I couldn’t stop looking around and thinking about how my grandpa might have driven down the same streets back in the day, or walked past the same buildings.
And now, every time I put on my uniform, there’s real, genuine significance there. I feel it deeply. I absolutely cherish the fact that the name ALONSO is what’s on the back of my jersey. It’s not my name, as an individual. It doesn’t say PETE back there. It’s my family’s name. My family’s history! And I feel truly blessed by all the connections there.
My grandpa passed away before I made it to the bigs, but in so many ways I feel like he’s out there with me when I pull that jersey on and head out to first. He loved baseball — he’d tell me stories all the time about listening to Brooklyn Dodgers games on the radio back in the day — and I know he’d be so proud. Not just because his grandson made it to the show. But also because he made it to the show here. In this particular place.
He’d be so happy that there’s an Alonso out in Queens doing his thing at the ballpark.” http://playerstribu.ne/Alonso
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The hope is that he can ramp up baseball activities from there for possible inclusion on an NLCS or World Series roster.
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Umpire Andy Fletcher (ranked 73rd of 90 umpires) called the worst game of the playoffs so far, missing 16 calls in Mets Phillies NLDS Game 1.
Of those 16 bad calls, 11 went against the Mets.
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Wheeler threw 111 pitches and he was throwing hard. That will take a toll for a potential game 5.
Bader gets the start today.
Starting Lineups for both clubs today.
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be televised on FS1OX & so will the game on after tomorrow.
-The weather forecast for today's game at Citizen’s Bank Park is fine again. Click HERE to keep updated & see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-The Mets are looking to take a commanding 2-0 series lead today in this best-of-five series. If people haven’t noticed, the Mets have the best record in baseball over the course of the last two-thirds of the regular season, so their success since end of May should not be coming as an accident to anyone. Click HERE too see the Mets’ 26-man roster for the NLDS against the Phillies if you didn’t see it yesterday.
-Click HERE to see the list of the Mets’ roster transactions so far in October.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active playoff roster for this series.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Torrens (R), Taylor (R), Acuña (R), & Winker (L).
k-rate was 20% over that period of time so he is putting the ball in play and not so differently than he had been all year.
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Umpire Andy Fletcher (ranked 73rd of 90 umpires) called the worst game of the playoffs so far, missing 16 calls in Mets Phillies NLDS Game 1.
Of those 16 bad calls, 11 went against the Mets.
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Umpire Scorecards had it as +1.0 runs for Philadelphia
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Acting like the Stott and Harper plays were way way better than they were
other than lindor he may be team mvp. his ability to do damage against high velocity is noticeable to the point where i think id guess that he probably has the best numbers on the team for 2nd year a row.
Acting like the Stott and Harper plays were way way better than they were
These guys are awful. Feel like I'm watching a philly broadcast. Also hilarious this loser fan base booing their players already.
was due for one. top of the order coming around for the 3rd time but he should definitely get a chance to get through it. only at 64 pitches and only 2 hard hit balls against. one from schwarber on the first at bat so only 1 since (to stott).
It's so odd to see on a national broadcast
Who are these guys? Is the play by play guy from Philly?
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Who are these guys? Is the play by play guy from Philly?
Everyone outside of NY goes ga ga over Harper
you have to love seeing him succeed.
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probably. i may consider garrett. he's not as good b2b and he threw 2 yesterday but he was dominant and day off tomorrow. i like riding hot hand.
not many perfect options here but i think garrett is the best, he looked good yesterday ride hot hand.
Megill or Stanek or Garrett for the ninth. We miss Nunez
yes his assignment is heart of the order. would be surprised to see him not through realmuto if nec.
Megill or Stanek or Garrett for the ninth. We miss Nunez
if he gets turner, harper, castellanos in order i think he'll start 9th.
Megill or Stanek or Garrett for the ninth. We miss Nunez
Stanek threw a lot yesterday so he is probably not available
those would be my 2 guys on call if diaz falters.
Bullshit MLB
Bullshit MLB
I usually don't complain but this is ridiculous. Nimmo HR was a peep compared to the philly hits.
keep this to a 1 run game and it will be just as uncofortable in the top of the 9th for PHI as it was going through the heart of PHI order for mets.
I believe in this team
Sure, but you can still be frustrated for blowing the lead in the 8th inning and not able to go home up 2-0.
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would have signed up for 1-1 going to NY. Hard to win these games on the road
Sure, but you can still be frustrated for blowing the lead in the 8th inning and not able to go home up 2-0.
We’ve stolen 3 games in the playoffs so far. It’s sucks but it’s playoff baseball
Yup, exactly.
yep. they got through wheeler and have roughed up pretty much everyone in the philly BP.
our BP is what decides all these games. if they get their jobs done we win.
totally different operating standard than a SP.
But he didn't.
I'm fine with not letting Harper beat you. Castellanos is easier to pitch against..but you HAVE to execute your pitches or he'll make you pay.
I think losing this game makes it really tough for Mets to win this series.
I think losing this game makes it really tough for Mets to win this series.
Interesting comparison. I do see the connection to the Nembhard game this past spring with the Knicks, however, it's all still in front of them given it's now a best of 3 and we have home field advantage. Opportunity definitely lost in terms of the strangle-hold, but any road team has to sign immediately for a split in these playoff series.
How is everyone else feeling on the off day today? Count me as cautiously optimistic. I think the lesson learned yesterday is that at some point we're going to have to pitch to, and retire Harper in a big spot. Castellanos is a good professional hitter who, as we've now seen, will capitalize on opportunities to drive in men in scoring position.
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Kodai Senga "continues to feel good" following his Game 1 start, per Carlos Mendoza. Sounds like he is going to be the Mets' Game 5 starter if that one becomes necessary.
Senga would theoretically be good for three innings.
Jose Quintana is starting Game 4.
Shotaro Morii, a 17-year-old Japanese high school star is likely to sign with the A's as an international free agent, Yahoo Japan reported Monday.
The article, translated from Japanese to English reads:
"On the 7th, it was learned from an interview with a related person that Shotaro Morii (17 years old, third year student at Toho High School in Tokyo), an infielder who is attracting attention as a talented pitcher and batter, is likely to join the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Kodai Senga "continues to feel good" following his Game 1 start, per Carlos Mendoza. Sounds like he is going to be the Mets' Game 5 starter if that one becomes necessary.
Senga would theoretically be good for three innings.
Jose Quintana is starting Game 4.
Wouldn't Severino have four days rest and be the better option?
Or do the Mets starters not work on four days rest?
But he didn't.
I'm fine with not letting Harper beat you. Castellanos is easier to pitch against..but you HAVE to execute your pitches or he'll make you pay.
Low and away is the way to pitch Castellanos, won't hurt you there. His game winner was inner half of plate.
How are you feeling after yesterday? My feeling was disappointed yet not crushed. Stunned that Vientos even tied the game. I only hope they play as loose at home as they have on this epic road tour.
The Mets should be able to win one of these home games. What gives me hope is the Mets would have Senga and Peterson on full rest for Game 5. Severino would also be on full rest on Friday and could pitch if needed. If the Mets could get Wheeler out of the game after seven in a close game, the Mets could have the advantage in the late innings of a Game 5 as the Phillies bullpen has been awful to start this series.
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Maton and Garrett should have proper rest and be good for 6-9 combined outs. It'd be great to give Diaz another day off, but I think you have to give him another shot if you need 3 outs (over going with someone like Ottavino). Two days rest for Peterson also who has looked good coming out of the pen.
-McNeil would likely join the team if they move on to the next round.
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How are you feeling after yesterday? My feeling was disappointed yet not crushed. Stunned that Vientos even tied the game. I only hope they play as loose at home as they have on this epic road tour.
I feel excited and angry. I think the players wanna get back out there. They KNOW they can beat the Phillies, they just ran outta time. I think they're in the Phillies' heads now. They got to their pen two days in a row---not an accident. The only thing that worries me is the Diaz factor: I don't trust him. Hopefully by giving him more rest, he'll be more effective. I also think and feel that the day off today will do do wonders for them as will finally being home for th first time in about two weeks for these next two games. Citi Field is gonna be a mad house! The players will feed off of the energy.
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NFT: NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (October) - DanMetroMan - 10/1/2024 - 3:32 pm
*For reference purposes, here are the links for previous months as well:
NFT: Mets Minor League Updates (September) - DanMetroMan - 9/1/2024 - 10:29 am
NFT: Mets Minor League Discussion (August) - DanMetroMan - 8/1/2024 - 8:38 am
NFT: Mets Minor Leagues (July) - DanMetroMan - 7/1/2024 - 10:17 am
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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Can't wait until tomorrow.
How are you feeling after yesterday? My feeling was disappointed yet not crushed. Stunned that Vientos even tied the game. I only hope they play as loose at home as they have on this epic road tour.
I feel excited and angry. I think the players wanna get back out there. They KNOW they can beat the Phillies, they just ran outta time. I think they're in the Phillies' heads now. They got to their pen two days in a row---not an accident. The only thing that worries me is the Diaz factor: I don't trust him. Hopefully by giving him more rest, he'll be more effective. I also think and feel that the day off today will do do wonders for them as will finally being home for th first time in about two weeks for these next two games. Citi Field is gonna be a mad house! The players will feed off of the energy.
Here now! 3rd car parked at the gate.
Seats are in coca cola corner.
Rumor is KH to throw first pitch!!!
Block party at 1:30 ! LFGM!!!
Come through!
Yeah had the same problem.
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Can't wait until tomorrow.
How are you feeling after yesterday? My feeling was disappointed yet not crushed. Stunned that Vientos even tied the game. I only hope they play as loose at home as they have on this epic road tour.
I feel excited and angry. I think the players wanna get back out there. They KNOW they can beat the Phillies, they just ran outta time. I think they're in the Phillies' heads now. They got to their pen two days in a row---not an accident. The only thing that worries me is the Diaz factor: I don't trust him. Hopefully by giving him more rest, he'll be more effective. I also think and feel that the day off today will do do wonders for them as will finally being home for th first time in about two weeks for these next two games. Citi Field is gonna be a mad house! The players will feed off of the energy.
Here now! 3rd car parked at the gate.
Seats are in coca cola corner.
Rumor is KH to throw first pitch!!!
Block party at 1:30 ! LFGM!!!
Come through!
I’m jealous as I’m stuck at a work event. Have a blast!
I think the atmosphere of Citi is going to dwarf what it was at the “Bank”.
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OF @gillygoobear
3B @jacobreimer3
RHP Saul Garcia
RHP Noah Hall
RHP @pinto2316
RHP @dylan66ross
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So what do you think happens with Matt Allen? Since they won't see him live in games is there any chance they add him to the 40-man? Is there a risk someone like the White Sox poach him?
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Notes:
-Today’s game will be televised on FS1 & so will tomorrow’s game.
-The weather forecast for today's game at Citi Field is excellent. Click HERE to keep updated & see the Hourly AccuWeather Reports from there.
-When a Division Series under the current 2-2-1 format has been tied after two games, the team heading home for Games 3-4 has gone on to win the series 29 of 44 times (66%). Let’s hope this pattern continues for the Mets’ sakes. The Mets placed RHP Paul Blackburn on the 60-day injured list three days ago due to him experiencing spinal fluid leak. Hopefully he’ll be back healthy for Spring Training. One last FYI: tomorrow’s start time for Game 4 is subject to change.
-Click HERE to see the list of the Mets’ roster transactions so far in October.
-Click HERE to see the Mets' 26-man active playoff roster for this series.
-The Mets' 4-man bench for today’s game will consist of Torrens (R), Bader (R), Acuña (R), & Martinez (R).
Yeah. Saw that :-(
I have no idea why that happened. Weird.
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Can't wait until tomorrow.
How are you feeling after yesterday? My feeling was disappointed yet not crushed. Stunned that Vientos even tied the game. I only hope they play as loose at home as they have on this epic road tour.
I feel excited and angry. I think the players wanna get back out there. They KNOW they can beat the Phillies, they just ran outta time. I think they're in the Phillies' heads now. They got to their pen two days in a row---not an accident. The only thing that worries me is the Diaz factor: I don't trust him. Hopefully by giving him more rest, he'll be more effective. I also think and feel that the day off today will do do wonders for them as will finally being home for th first time in about two weeks for these next two games. Citi Field is gonna be a mad house! The players will feed off of the energy.
Here now! 3rd car parked at the gate.
Seats are in coca cola corner.
Rumor is KH to throw first pitch!!!
Block party at 1:30 ! LFGM!!!
Come through!
Oh damn! I would've went too if I knew one of us was there and was game to meet. Take pics please and share them whenever you can! Enjoy!!
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So what do you think happens with Matt Allen? Since they won't see him live in games is there any chance they add him to the 40-man? Is there a risk someone like the White Sox poach him?
It would be pretty unusual for him to be poached but unusual does occasionally happen (see Noah Song). I wouldn’t expect it but who knows?
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Matt Harvey will be in the building tonight for NLDS Game 3!
Harvey is here and came out with the DJ. Guys this insane
We all have orange towels. Its gonna get nuts
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Sometimes players perform better in this situation, as weird as that sounds. They go into "the zone" and just focus their energy razor sharp on the task at hand.
I thought it was gone.
But I also thought Schwarbers was...and Castellanos just gave one a ride.
Surprised Nimmo struck out on that 2 seamer.
Wow what a play from Vientos... And lastly the Announcer is so so much more animated for Mets today than he was over the weekend. So weird.
Lol. Calis dad caught that up there.
Need some more magic
2 on, nobody out, huge
such a great start.
2 more and Manaea coming back for the 8th.
What is wrong with me?
What is wrong with me?
You're a mets fan, that's all lol.
Yeah I would have given him at least the one more batter before Schwarber but what's done is done.
Let's see what happens here but at worst we're up 4 with 3 outs to go.
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That Pete's mistake is going to cost us.
What is wrong with me?
You're a mets fan, that's all lol.
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One more please!
One more please!
HBD, you should have got greedy and asked for a WS win, lol
One more please!
Happy b-day! How about 9 more? Lol
But so true for all of us long suffering Met fans.
Give David Stearns a life time contract, jeez...
What a ride.
And it's "so baseball" that 3 starters who all contributed to this and other post season wins were even not on the Mets roster on May 1...Vientos, Iglesias and Winker
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Huge to have Peterson available. Feel so much better using a lefty against Harper.
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a philly elimination game at citi with garrett/diaz/peterson fresh in the BP. wow.
Huge to have Peterson available. Feel so much better using a lefty against Harper.
I figure they're gonna save Peterson, Stanek, and Maton for Game 5---ESPECIALLY Peterson. Senga won't go mor than 3 or 4 innings (roughly 50 pitches) for Game 5 if they get to that point. After that it would be Peterson.
Game 4's bullpen will feature Buttó, Garrett, Díaz, Ottavino, D. Young, and Megill. I don't think they'll throw Diaz more than inning tomorrow and that they'd like to preserve Megill too as long as possible and would pitch him only if the game hits extra innings.
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a philly elimination game at citi with garrett/diaz/peterson fresh in the BP. wow.
Huge to have Peterson available. Feel so much better using a lefty against Harper.
I figure they're gonna save Peterson, Stanek, and Maton for Game 5---ESPECIALLY Peterson. Senga won't go mor than 3 or 4 innings (roughly 50 pitches) for Game 5 if they get to that point. After that it would be Peterson.
Game 4's bullpen will feature Buttó, Garrett, Díaz, Ottavino, D. Young, and Megill. I don't think they'll throw Diaz more than inning tomorrow and that they'd like to preserve Megill too as long as possible and would pitch him only if the game hits extra innings.
I could see Peterson being available if they needed a lefty who was not a time bomb against right handed batters in a key spot.
SD is the most talented/dangerous team still alive.
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but anyone else hoping for an LAD comeback? That SD team looks like a nightmare to play.
SD is the most talented/dangerous team still alive.
Freeman on a bad ankle, LAD’s rotation nothing special. LAD couldn’t be any more top heavy (granted their stars include 3 future HOFers)
I thought for sure he'd be in the AFL. So without pitching in a real game in this decade, they won't likely add him to the 40-man right? Do you think someone claims him?
Not something I'm terribly worried about right now, but also would hate to lose him for nothing after all this time.
I thought for sure he'd be in the AFL. So without pitching in a real game in this decade, they won't likely add him to the 40-man right? Do you think someone claims him?
Not something I'm terribly worried about right now, but also would hate to lose him for nothing after all this time.
PJ,
It would be pretty unusual for him to be poached but unusual does occasionally happen (see Noah Song). I wouldn’t expect it but who knows?
RF Drew Gilbert: 1-for-5, 2B, RBI
3B Jacob Reimer: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, BB
Saul Garcia 1 inning 1 hit 0 runs 0 walks 1 k (Wilmer Flores’s cousin AND teammates in the AFL with his other cousin…. Wilmer Flores (ex-Met Wilmer Flores brother)
I picked the Padres before the post season play began. They have a winning record against the Dodgers and have been hot all of September. Looks to me like the best teams are in the NL.
The Padres are the best team still playing now.
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but anyone else hoping for an LAD comeback? That SD team looks like a nightmare to play.
I picked the Padres before the post season play began. They have a winning record against the Dodgers and have been hot all of September. Looks to me like the best teams are in the NL.
The NL Pennant winner will win the WS this year.
Might provide a Senga-like spark.
But yesterday was absolutely insane, park holds 42,800 and there wasn't even standing room in the place. It was at full capacity and everyone had an orange towel to whip around.
Introductions were so fun, something I've always wanted to see and it didn't disappoint. I loved how they showed McNeil, Raley, Drew Smith too despite being hurt. Also, and you guys know I'm a big fan.....the round of applause Jeremy Hefner got was noticeable. People agree.
I can not explain how impactfull it was for Alonso to hit the HR in the 2nd, it absolutely set off not just the fans but the Mets players in the dug out too. It also immediately affected the Phillies composure, they made a lot of errors in the field after that.
Manaea was fkn dialed in man, his arm angle was the talk of the town. Cool moment was well before the introductions/game, when he came out to warm up in the bullpen.... he gave the entire right side of the stadium a few fist pumps and took off his hat as he jogged by. We absolutely went bezerk.
if you didn't know, Lindor's walk up song is "my girl" by the temptations and it has become a new sing along chant across the stadium, so learn the lyrics. As well as Jose Jose Jose but now for Inglesias.
If you haven't seen the tyrone Taylor throw to gun down Alec Bohm you need to, he barehands it off the wall and throws a dart to Lindor who is perfectly positioned to effortlessly make the tag
Rhys Stanek has won this crowd over, we treated him like a closer. He is so jacked up, runs hard out to the mound when he gets called in. His emotion at the end was pure fury.
Citified has a really fun way to hype the crowd when a pitcher exits from the opposing team, whole stadium goes dark and purple lights come on, you get a dramatic loud rift across the speakers and the jumbo tron shows the 7 train arriving to pick you up, the message conveyed is "time to go bro", everyone puts their cellphone up with the light on. Really wild vibe.
Last, the pregame party with the 7 line dancers, Mr. Mrs Met and decent DJ was fun but the post game party was wild.
So many other cool parts to share. If you can get there tonight its absolutely worth it
Might provide a Senga-like spark.
Ohtani is not pitching in the playoffs
but because the Mets did, they have a shot to close it out before Wheeler can take the mound again. I hope they do.
their bullpen has been under invested all season. still cant believe they didnt sign hader.
padres are a great team. selfishly rooting for them so i can get to a game. very good team though, very similar to mets just a better bp thanks to preller's aggressive deadline and maybe slightly less power, slightly less defense. arraez bad enough they moved him to 1b, cronenworth also rates poorly at 2b, machado's numbers have regressed at 3b too. would be a great series.
mets sp may have a slight edge with shiny ears needing tjs.
Suarez remains the starter but Wheeler is available out of the bullpen.
His response was a rather obvious one considering the Phillies are facing elimination, but interesting nonetheless.
"I think everybody is available tomorrow," Thomson said.
During Monday's workout day media session, Thomson was asked whether the Phillies would stick with Ranger Suárez — who had a 5.65 ERA after the All-Star Break — as their starting pitcher for Game 4, regardless of Game 3's outcome. He said they would. That's not a legally binding answer, but there's no indication from the manager that having Wheeler start on three day's rest, after throwing 111 pitches in Game 1, is a consideration.
However, it's possible a situation could arise where the Phillies would want to use Wheeler for an inning out of the bullpen. Jeff Hoffman, Matt Strahm, Carlos Estévez, Orion Kerkering, José Ruiz and José Alvarado have all struggled at times during this NLDS.
by the old definition wheeler is really the last ace in the NL. sale the only other if he'd have stayed healthy and were still in. skenes too but obviously didnt make playoffs.
the FG cy points looks weighted similar to the gut level impression, the mets faced 2 of the top 10 with PHI and would do so again with SD, but obviously nobody on level of wheeler. none on LAD. Sanchez (and nola for that matter) are good but nowhere near wheeler. the mets starters are on their level.
his g1 was not only the best pitcher in the game, but the best in the game at his best. i think they said he hit his highest velo of the season?
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They were lights out to end that game last night. Dodgers will be feeling the pressure to get to Cease.
Scott is very high on my offseason wishlist. Basically pitched like a lefty version of Diaz this year.
Him or puk at deadline would have been perfect.
mets dont have anyone comparable to him at AAA so not sure what that return could have been but id have been aggressive with a package of stuff. FG has him 12th in the Miami org at 40+ grade. Baro and Vargas are both graded comparably in met system, wouldn't have been happy to give either one up but where we are now id have gladly done it.
having said that if we get by PHI, at least SDP is a very right handed lineup so not having a tough lefty is less of an issue. and i guess DP is an option for that role if they need him these next 2 games.
based on stearns performance here and how milwaukee has operated for years presumably with his same principles, he definitely seems to know what to look for under the hood to find underrated pitchers. getting maton/stanek for nothing in a hot deadline marketplace then seeing them adjust so well is pretty remarkable.
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mets dont have anyone comparable to him at AAA so not sure what that return could have been but id have been aggressive with a package of stuff. FG has him 12th in the Miami org at 40+ grade. Baro and Vargas are both graded comparably in met system, wouldn't have been happy to give either one up but where we are now id have gladly done it.
having said that if we get by PHI, at least SDP is a very right handed lineup so not having a tough lefty is less of an issue. and i guess DP is an option for that role if they need him these next 2 games.
Pipeline has him #4 in Miami's system and the #9 1b prospect in baseball FWIW
"With raw power and exit velocities that rank among the best in the Minors, De Los Santos offers huge power potential thanks to his bat speed and strength but won't come close to fully tapping into it unless he can tone down his approach. Arizona tried to simplify his load and give him more time to make better swing decisions, yet despite his improved performance, he still chased way too many pitches and produced too many ground balls. Even with his flaws, he led the Minors in homers (28), total bases (217) and RBIs (84) at the time of the trade.
De Los Santos played mostly third base in his first three pro seasons but lacks the tools to stay there. With below-average speed and quickness, average arm strength and a history of erratic play at the hot corner, he'll likely wind up at first base. He has spent the majority of his time at first in 2024, but Miami's current roster construction may mean his first big league opportunity comes at third."
between the lines lopez ended up solid. diekman sucked. tonkin ended up useful. otto was mediocre at best. raley got hurt.
mixed bag that probably nets out to league average results, definitely not as good as his returns everywhere else.
the only argument id make for him is a lot of the other guys who were available last offseason also tanked so im not sure there was any good path available. peralta, nerris, obviously stanek/maton pre-trade. even hader had a down year for him.
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knocking Stearns but it's actually pretty wild how few of the RP's they brought in to open the season actually ended up helping. I would hope they add a few "givens" or "proven" arms. I've been doing some light research on some lower level arms I'd target but I sure as hell wouldn't mind adding a guy like Yimi Garcia.
between the lines lopez ended up solid. diekman sucked. tonkin ended up useful. otto was mediocre at best. raley got hurt.
mixed bag that probably nets out to league average results, definitely not as good as his returns everywhere else.
the only argument id make for him is a lot of the other guys who were available last offseason also tanked so im not sure there was any good path available. peralta, nerris, obviously stanek/maton pre-trade. even hader had a down year for him.
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I'd argue considering Stearns reputation, the returns were overall pretty crappy. No real diamonds in the rough types and even Brazoban/Zuber (attempted by low types) have been poor. Again, I'm not crapping on David Stearns, rather I'm saying finding good RP is easier said than done and I would hope they spend a little more (money/talent) on some actual "good" RP's in the off-season
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still hit bombs but k-rate spiked to 28% and only hit .240 with a .284 obp so a 744 ops/85 rc.
mets dont have anyone comparable to him at AAA so not sure what that return could have been but id have been aggressive with a package of stuff. FG has him 12th in the Miami org at 40+ grade. Baro and Vargas are both graded comparably in met system, wouldn't have been happy to give either one up but where we are now id have gladly done it.
having said that if we get by PHI, at least SDP is a very right handed lineup so not having a tough lefty is less of an issue. and i guess DP is an option for that role if they need him these next 2 games.
Pipeline has him #4 in Miami's system and the #9 1b prospect in baseball FWIW
"With raw power and exit velocities that rank among the best in the Minors, De Los Santos offers huge power potential thanks to his bat speed and strength but won't come close to fully tapping into it unless he can tone down his approach. Arizona tried to simplify his load and give him more time to make better swing decisions, yet despite his improved performance, he still chased way too many pitches and produced too many ground balls. Even with his flaws, he led the Minors in homers (28), total bases (217) and RBIs (84) at the time of the trade.
De Los Santos played mostly third base in his first three pro seasons but lacks the tools to stay there. With below-average speed and quickness, average arm strength and a history of erratic play at the hot corner, he'll likely wind up at first base. He has spent the majority of his time at first in 2024, but Miami's current roster construction may mean his first big league opportunity comes at third."
seems like an overrate based on a good half season. he was still a returned rule v 6 months ago for a reason.
first base only with big swing/miss and low walk rate is about as difficult of a profile as a player can have to outperform. its age 21/22 vientos but a walk rate lower than half and having had worse age 19/20 seasons that got him rule v'd. dont totally remember where we had vientos ranking in the org those years (back half top 10?) but im pretty sure he wasn't on any top 10 or top 100 lists.
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they've been struggling for a while. kind of surprised they went this long to be honest.
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still hit bombs but k-rate spiked to 28% and only hit .240 with a .284 obp so a 744 ops/85 rc.
mets dont have anyone comparable to him at AAA so not sure what that return could have been but id have been aggressive with a package of stuff. FG has him 12th in the Miami org at 40+ grade. Baro and Vargas are both graded comparably in met system, wouldn't have been happy to give either one up but where we are now id have gladly done it.
having said that if we get by PHI, at least SDP is a very right handed lineup so not having a tough lefty is less of an issue. and i guess DP is an option for that role if they need him these next 2 games.
Pipeline has him #4 in Miami's system and the #9 1b prospect in baseball FWIW
"With raw power and exit velocities that rank among the best in the Minors, De Los Santos offers huge power potential thanks to his bat speed and strength but won't come close to fully tapping into it unless he can tone down his approach. Arizona tried to simplify his load and give him more time to make better swing decisions, yet despite his improved performance, he still chased way too many pitches and produced too many ground balls. Even with his flaws, he led the Minors in homers (28), total bases (217) and RBIs (84) at the time of the trade.
De Los Santos played mostly third base in his first three pro seasons but lacks the tools to stay there. With below-average speed and quickness, average arm strength and a history of erratic play at the hot corner, he'll likely wind up at first base. He has spent the majority of his time at first in 2024, but Miami's current roster construction may mean his first big league opportunity comes at third."
seems like an overrate based on a good half season. he was still a returned rule v 6 months ago for a reason.
first base only with big swing/miss and low walk rate is about as difficult of a profile as a player can have to outperform. its age 21/22 vientos but a walk rate lower than half and having had worse age 19/20 seasons that got him rule v'd. dont totally remember where we had vientos ranking in the org those years (back half top 10?) but im pretty sure he wasn't on any top 10 or top 100 lists.
Vientos was never really a 1b (11 career appearances headed into 2022) but Pipeline had him ranked similarly to De Los Santos (#9 3b prospect in baseball prior to the 2022 season
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Full list of RPers added before the deadline moves
Yohan Ramirez, Michael Tonkin, Jorge Lopez, Cole Sulser, Max Kranick, Kyle Crick, Austin Adams, Adam Ottavino, Yacksel Rios, Adrian Houser, Cam Robinson, Chad Smith, Jake Diekman, Danny Young, Matt Festa, Ty Adcock, Shintaro Fujinami, Andre Scrubb
I'd argue considering Stearns reputation, the returns were overall pretty crappy. No real diamonds in the rough types and even Brazoban/Zuber (attempted by low types) have been poor. Again, I'm not crapping on David Stearns, rather I'm saying finding good RP is easier said than done and I would hope they spend a little more (money/talent) on some actual "good" RP's in the off-season
totally agree with the bold. the only curve id grade stearns on that helps him somewhat is that i dont think there were very many "good" ones to come out of last year's FA class they could have paid for. the hicks/lopez deals obviously look really good but as sp. martinez mostly started too.
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They reportedly TRIED to sign Chapman, but then didn't sign anybody anywhere near his ilk when he picked Pittsburgh. Junis (another guy being discussed in connection with them) signed for 1 year 7, pitched 67 innings 2.69 era. Kirby Yates was an absolute monster and signed for 4.5 per. There is a mid-tier below "top" names and some of what they brought in. Guys like Yimi Garcia who I mentioned above)
Looks like prospect lists and articles won't be once you've read 10.
Vientos was never really a 1b (11 career appearances headed into 2022) but Pipeline had him ranked similarly to De Los Santos (#9 3b prospect in baseball prior to the 2022 season
interesting i didnt remember him ranking that well recently. i do think that's probably close to where de los santos' best case value was, but having seen how much criticism vientos got even as he was consistently one of the best power hitters in AAA i can only imagine how his prospect status from there would have been viewed if he'd ever posted a AAA stretch with a rc at 85. seidler types have been calling him a fatally flawed non-prospect for like 2 years. i literally argued it directly with seidler as recently march right before the JDM signing lol.
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Looks like prospect lists and articles won't be once you've read 10.
the quality of their lists/articles has gone down hill enough that would be a big loss. i was already some level of member from their old donation program so i will probably try it for a year and post anything notable here.
i think the move is to go for scott on a 3 year x 40m or something like that.
diaz has shown this year they need a back up option at closer. having a lefty version of him is perfect.
where the brazoban and maton pickups are great is that they have some cost certainty for next year. garrett, butto, and hopefully nunez help with that too. possibly 1 of the youngs as well?
so unlike prior years they dont need 2 or 3 additions to the pen, i think they need 1 high end addition. id pick the lefty who throws almost 100 mph with a wipe out slider and a 52% ground ball rate. i just hope his 0 era in the postseason doesn't add another selling point to this list if we end up facing them next series.
I don't trust him being healthy long-term. What about Christian Scott? Do you put him in the rotation or the bullpen?
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love to be wrong but I have a bad feeling Nunez is going to need TJ (his second). Guess we shall see.
I don't trust him being healthy long-term. What about Christian Scott? Do you put him in the rotation or the bullpen?
2026 rotation if we have a spot. Have a long ways to go until then.
FWIW I haven't been told that Nunez needed TJ, rather "he won't be back any time soon". Now that may well have meant just 2024 but the fact he had a PRP injection, then was ruled out for the playoffs (almost a month ago) leads me to believe it's not great.
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Jeff McNeil will play in the AFL on Friday and Saturday.
Carlos Mendoza said the Mets want to see him play back-to-back games of nine innings.
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BREAKING: The Mets have dropped standing room down to $103.50 to get in Citi Field tonight. Cheapest price I have seen. Going to be a zoo. Be there. #LGM
So that’s the bad news for Senga. In his first start back after calf and triceps problems, he showed the third-worst fastball velocity of his career. At least he had decent ride (vertical movement), but by velocity it wasn’t a good game. And, as you can see from the whiff rates (the colors on the dots), he generally gets a lot more whiffs when he throws harder — a global trend that remains true for Senga in particular.
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He'd look great in the Mets pen right now.
Such an under the radar trade paying dividends for KC. And he's cost controlled until 2030.
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BREAKING: The Mets have dropped standing room down to $103.50 to get in Citi Field tonight. Cheapest price I have seen. Going to be a zoo. Be there. #LGM
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UPDATE: The Mets have dropped the standing room prices to $80!!!
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Enjoy today's game 😊
P.S. Happy 36th birthday to Starling Marte!
gotta keep working counts and putting suarez in uncomfortable positions. keep stretching their BP.
not happy with Jose or JD's at bats there. that was horrible.
gotta keep working counts and putting suarez in uncomfortable positions. keep stretching their BP.
yes lol
Anyone else think Pete hits one here?
nice full count walk from alonso to start him off. someone needs to get a big hit.
need JDM to come through here. veteran moment for a righty hitter.
What's Hoffmans read?
brutally so. i keep waiting for a JDM breakout but it may not be there. in the last 2 weeks his avg EV started to go up and his hh% is 53%, but it just hasnt clicked.
Strong inning by Q, wonder if he gets a shot at the 6th.
and on queue leadoff double from lindor. huge. phillies have a decision to make. vientos good vs suarez.
Leaving all those runs on base early might end this season
Let's fucking go.
If we don’t we deserve to lose this series
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please score this time with the bases loaded
If we don’t we deserve to lose this series
Reminds me of an announcer for the 1990 NFC championship game:
'if the Giants can't score a TD, they don't deserve to go to the SB'.
Same
Just need to make sure we get the right Diaz out there.
just wishful thinking.....
This is about winning not revenge and being cognizant that Game 5 still looms. If you can avoid pitching Diaz more than 1 inning today that would be ideal, but not at expense of blowing this game.
Never thought I'd say that, but I think it's the right move.
Same! I didn't think Mendoza would really do it though.
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Have Diaz ready but Peterson looks good and got through the heart of the order.
Same! I didn't think Mendoza would really do it though.
I think had Stott led off it would be different, but with Realmuto I can see going to Diaz
I mean, quick hook.
here comes the HR. You just know it.
I don't know... the closer has to close I guess
see you Philly!
On to the NLCS, 1st time in 9 years.
i think the dodgers are the better matchup but selfishly i want to go to a game in SD and see the revenge tour continue. go pads!
Let’s. Fucking. Go!!
As soon as he got wired up and started hitting the zone with the fast ball his slider came naturally.
Diaz needs to be used as much as possible.
We are so close.
Lets fucking go Mets
Let’s. Fucking. Go!!
Good on you, Coop.
Demons buried
Let’s. Fucking. Go!!
fuck yea Cooper. Love to see it. Lets go brother !
Oh my God.
Oh my God indeed.
But I'm ready to say it now: Francisco Lindor is the best SS in Mets history
But I'm ready to say it now: Francisco Lindor is the best SS in Mets history
getting very close to not just being the best SS in Mets history. who is the better position player? his heroics this past 9 days may have already surpassed piazza.
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have just been a pain in the balls to some people here. Mea culpa. Renewed faith in this team and leadership.
Let’s. Fucking. Go!!
fuck yea Cooper. Love to see it. Lets go brother !
Yo brother....we were all wrong back at 0-5 and 11 games under in May!
My sons continually give me crap for my treatment of Francisco Lindor....I was killing him at the start of the season while others were citing his annual poor/slow starts.
I was wrong, wrong, wrong...and it's never felt so good!
I even cancelled my 20 game tix for this year, though there were other logistical reasons beside my lack of faith in the team DS had put together. I'm back in for 2025, BTW, same seats as I had previously.
We're Met fans...long suffering Met fans. Bu we're part of Mets Nation.
What a ride..
OMG, Amazin', LFGM
Francisco Lindor is everything we thought he was when we made the move for him and more.
How about Steve Cohen? Brings in Stearns who brings in Mendoza and here we are.
No matter what happens over the next month, we are in great hands.
Happy to be here, but now go win the NLCS!
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Have a special place in my heart for Jose Reyes. He will always be one of my favorite Mets and I still think letting him go was one of biggest mistakes ever. If he stayed with them and stayed healthy, maybe it would be different...
But I'm ready to say it now: Francisco Lindor is the best SS in Mets history
getting very close to not just being the best SS in Mets history. who is the better position player? his heroics this past 9 days may have already surpassed piazza.
I’m not quite ready to put him ahead of DW. But he’s definitely getting close.
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Also our change to series threads was the real catalyst to the Mets turn around lol!!
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Have a special place in my heart for Jose Reyes. He will always be one of my favorite Mets and I still think letting him go was one of biggest mistakes ever. If he stayed with them and stayed healthy, maybe it would be different...
But I'm ready to say it now: Francisco Lindor is the best SS in Mets history
getting very close to not just being the best SS in Mets history. who is the better position player? his heroics this past 9 days may have already surpassed piazza.
Piazza, Beltran, as great as they were, I think mentally for me will always be just a little behind a homegrown player like Strawberry or Wright. If they (Piazza or Beltran) had won a WS it may be different.
Piazza's HR after 9-11 is one of the best moments in any sport at any time for me outside of Miracle on Ice (but I was little for Miracle on Ice).
Wright is a lot like Lindor to me, and hearing them say last night that Lindor needs to stretch/prep for 40 minutes before every game just to take the field made me very worried for his future. I know they say it's back spasms right now, but I also know it didn't start with spinal stenosis for Wright. Reyes is always going to be tainted for now because he's a piece of shit. I do profess to separate on-field and off-field and I do, if Reyes could perform and he was legally allowed to I'd welcome him on my team, but doesn't mean he gets a spot in my pantheon of players.
Anyway, I'm just enjoying this ride. I was very critical of the start to the season, but I was one of the few of us who did actually bet the over on the win total, lol and a WS win definitely can change how I think of a player and where they go on my personal Mets Mt. Rushmore.
good topic though.
Also our change to series threads was the real catalyst to the Mets turn around lol!!
Yeah, who can forget the series thread change, lol! Gotta add Grimace, Glizzy Iggy, OMG, the Rally Pimp, etc. to the list!
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I saw a stat last night from June 1 to the end of the season the Mets were the best team in baseball. Over the final 4 months of a 6 month season they were #1. They still needed to win a game on the last day of the season just to qualify for the wild card.
The Mets were at 24-33 .421 on May 31st. Closer to last place in the NL than to the last wild card spot. 4.5 games out of a WC spot with 8 teams to pass to make it.
Let hope they keep it going and make this season into a Disney movie.
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have just been a pain in the balls to some people here. Mea culpa. Renewed faith in this team and leadership.
Let’s. Fucking. Go!!
fuck yea Cooper. Love to see it. Lets go brother !
Yo brother....we were all wrong back at 0-5 and 11 games under in May!
My sons continually give me crap for my treatment of Francisco Lindor....I was killing him at the start of the season while others were citing his annual poor/slow starts.
I was wrong, wrong, wrong...and it's never felt so good!
I even cancelled my 20 game tix for this year, though there were other logistical reasons beside my lack of faith in the team DS had put together. I'm back in for 2025, BTW, same seats as I had previously.
We're Met fans...long suffering Met fans. Bu we're part of Mets Nation.
What a ride..
OMG, Amazin', LFGM
I will say this, the Stanek/Garret we are seeing now were not the players we saw 4 weeks ago. However I stand by my statement before...
Garret was overworked and needed a rest from high leverage and Stanek was working on pitches like a slider/sweeper so he seemed less effective.
But now it's time to do what you do best and he's throwing HEAT and Garret is back to using his nasty curve.
I think this is a strategy Hefner has had all season which makes sense for development purposes ..... but now we are here and everyone is using their A+ stuff and look a lot better. Same with the SP's
Stanek has a ring. I don't think that experience can be over-stated. We have seen players wilt with jitters under the intense playoff spotlight so many times. Having someone reliable is invaluable.
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that said i dont think any of them ever hit the highs that piazza hit as a true MVP candidate who carried them on a multi-season postseason run that got to a WS (and 100% yes 9/11 homer too was just as big). until lindor this last week.
2 more prime years and lindor is 2nd on the mets all time war list to wright but in 600+ fewer games as a met, and with a somewhat reasonable chance to catch him.
100%. marte has contributed too, and obviously acuna was big when lindor was out. some good eppler fingerprints on this run that can blunt the sting of 2023's failures. i think he was even the one that found garrett right?
Eppler seemingly was an excellent recruiter. So much so i wonder if the Mets would have gotten at least a cursory look from Ohtani last offseason and maybe even a better shot at Yamamoto.
Obviously doesn't matter given where we've ended up, though that possibly decides the next series one way or the other lol.
I also think they lead the league in unlikeable characters, though J. Winker helps the Mets in that category.
But, the Dodgers have Ohtani and Betts and a hobbled Freeman.
Their pitching staff is a mess, but a two days off will help them...glad LA won last night which means a game 5 Friday, two days before the NLCS begins
Tough call, but I think I'd rather face Los Angeles.
The Padres scare me; Darvish (who owns the Mets) Cease, King plus Tatis, Machado, etc...
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Garrett predates Stearns, just as Elian Pena (2025) if he becomes a star will be an "Eppler" addition... Mets were in on Pena pre-Eppler but without getting complicated, an Eppler addition.
Eppler seemingly was an excellent recruiter. So much so i wonder if the Mets would have gotten at least a cursory look from Ohtani last offseason and maybe even a better shot at Yamamoto.
Obviously doesn't matter given where we've ended up, though that possibly decides the next series one way or the other lol.
What should be apparent by now, is that the WC bias by Japanese players is very hard to overcome (Murakami has publicly said he intends to sign with a west coast team or... the Yankees). Obviously, there are some outliers but it's very much real. That being said, when it comes to FA, some are simply better "recruiters" than others and Eppler seemed to be good at that part of the job.
I do think the Mets bring in a GM this off-season (that's not to say Stearns is or isn't a good recruiter, hard to even tell at this point, as the Brewers didn't spend on FA's and the Mets didn't chase big FA this off-season)
It's expected he will replace Acuna.
i get sending him to AFL to play on Friday but having him play b2b on saturday too seems a little unnecessary unless they arent going to start him on sunday.
iglesias has struggled and had some really bad at bats yesterday. mcneil starting against righties could be a big add. Yu and 1 of Flaherty/Yamamoto are likely starting for SD/LA on Friday.
probably lines up king for game 1 if Padres advance.
or the other of Flaherty/Yamamoto for LAD if they advance.
lifetime mcneil is:
3/6 vs king
1/3 vs flaherty
0/3 vs yamamoto
iglesias 0/5 vs flaherty, 1/4 vs king, hasnt faced yamamoto.
iglesias hit .402 with a 184 rc vs lefties on the year. .301 with a 112 rc vs righties. for his career he's an 83 rc vs righties, 110 vs lefties. he's had a magical season but may be best served platooned vs lefties.
I agree that having him as an option vs RHP could be a really big help. Not sure Mendoza will sit Iglesias though.
Only Lindor had a higher OPS, he was 3rd on the team in OBP, 3rd in average, 2nd in slugging, 2nd in wRC+, 3rd best k%, 2nd in ISO
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I feel bad for him. He's clearly not well. His entire twitter account is just angry stuff. Obviously his career hasn't taken a step forward. Was a young Mets beat writer with a seemingly bright future and has gone nowhere.
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follow ex-Mets beatwriter Matt Ehalt on twitter? He's become an over the top Mets hater and it's wild to see.
I feel bad for him. He's clearly not well. His entire twitter account is just angry stuff. Obviously his career hasn't taken a step forward. Was a young Mets beat writer with a seemingly bright future and has gone nowhere.
It's really weird. Like non-stop.
I wrote this team off in May.
I wrote this team off after losing two of three to the Athletics at home in August.
I thought it was over in August after losing on a Sunday to San Diego and Diaz blowing a save against the Diamondbacks.
I thought it was over after losing the first two games to the Brewers in the regular season series.
I thought it was over after Butto let off those two home runs in Game 3 of the Wildcare series.
I'm blown away by the resiliency and toughness of this team. LGM!
@JonHeyman
Justin Dunn, a former Mets 1st rounder from Long Island, will be throwing a mound session for scouts on Tuesday in the Phoenix area. (His younger brother Ryan was a first round NBA pick this year and is a rookie with the Phoenix Suns.)
Leftie bullpen insurance in case Peterson falters? Thankfully Peterson has been so incredible we haven't needed him.
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is Danny Young even on the team? If it's a blow out he's not even the type of arm who can give you a bunch of innings. Might as well swap him with Kranick at that point, or even Lucchesi.
Leftie bullpen insurance in case Peterson falters? Thankfully Peterson has been so incredible we haven't needed him.
If Peterson falters in-game that badly then you're probably not going to bring in your last reliever, and if you are it's likely in a mop up role (which he's not capable of). He hasn't pitched in over 2 weeks.
he could make sense for same reason vs LAD with ohtani/freeman/muncy.
vs SD i dont see much point. you'd rather have a lefty for Merill but that's pretty much it.
neither otto / young have been needed much so with more rest i could see an argument for keeping acuna and dropping 1 of them.
they should have pinch run for JDM yesterday when he was the tying run, i think the only reason they didnt was bc it was 6th inning and they didnt want to lose his bat, but if you have mcneil and an extra bat you are able to do that. would have at least still had iglesias or mcneil on the bench.
i think id rather have the extra pinch runner than an extra pitcher who is only pitching in a blowout anyway.
flying squirrel to the rescue!
Agreed. I think we beat them. The Pads have got me nervous.
If this is a joke, I apologize but Devin Williams has allowed *1* career opposite field HR (the homer to Alonso)
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Tried to reason with all the lunatics imploring Lindor to abandon hitting from the left side.
Happy sensibility eventually won out. Thank me later.
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not a good playoff performer. Vulnerable to opposite field power.
If this is a joke, I apologize but Devin Williams has allowed *1* career opposite field HR (the homer to Alonso)
Cmon Dan, of course it's a joke.
They should definitely trade Williams. You think they'd get more in the offseason or at the deadline? You'd expect more in the offseason (acquiring team gets him for full season) but RP market at the deadline can heat up, especially for an elite arm, and they'd even get to use him for MIL's first 80+ games which would help them get back to the playoffs.
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not a good playoff performer. Vulnerable to opposite field power.
If this is a joke, I apologize but Devin Williams has allowed *1* career opposite field HR (the homer to Alonso)
Cmon Dan, of course it's a joke.
Blame some of the stuff I see on twitter lol
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probably should trade Williams. They know how to build a bullpen (again, I think Means could be a very good closer, Ashby looked good out of the pen etc) and 1 year 10.5 million, Williams will have plenty of interest. "Most" teams can afford him. I could see both the Phillies and Braves interested. Though, I fully expect the Braves to make their usual lopsided trade with the A's... Mason Miller.
They should definitely trade Williams. You think they'd get more in the offseason or at the deadline? You'd expect more in the offseason (acquiring team gets him for full season) but RP market at the deadline can heat up, especially for an elite arm, and they'd even get to use him for MIL's first 80+ games which would help them get back to the playoffs.
Full-season AND the ability to offer him a QO. Arnold was also there when they traded Hader in season and it crushed morale (even Stearns touched on this). I expect Williams to be traded and for a nice return.
@AnthonyDiComo
Broadcast times are out for the first three games of the NLCS.
G1 @ LA/SD: 8:15 p.m. ET Sun.
G2 @ LA/SD: 4:08 p.m. ET Mon.
G3 @ NYM: 8:08 p.m. ET Wed.
Games 4-7 remain TBD.
@NYPost_Mets
Steve Cohen on Lindor: “That 341 (million) is looking pretty freakin good right now.”
@AnthonyDiComo
Broadcast times are out for the first three games of the NLCS.
G1 @ LA/SD: 8:15 p.m. ET Sun.
G2 @ LA/SD: 4:08 p.m. ET Mon.
G3 @ NYM: 8:08 p.m. ET Wed.
Games 4-7 remain TBD.
Why not swap the times for game 1 and 2?
I get the national audience/west coast being still at work, but I hate the 8+pm starts
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Anthony DiComo
@AnthonyDiComo
Broadcast times are out for the first three games of the NLCS.
G1 @ LA/SD: 8:15 p.m. ET Sun.
G2 @ LA/SD: 4:08 p.m. ET Mon.
G3 @ NYM: 8:08 p.m. ET Wed.
Games 4-7 remain TBD.
Why not swap the times for game 1 and 2?
I get the national audience/west coast being still at work, but I hate the 8+pm starts
Sunday probably has time restrictions due to NFL
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Anthony DiComo
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Broadcast times are out for the first three games of the NLCS.
G1 @ LA/SD: 8:15 p.m. ET Sun.
G2 @ LA/SD: 4:08 p.m. ET Mon.
G3 @ NYM: 8:08 p.m. ET Wed.
Games 4-7 remain TBD.
Why not swap the times for game 1 and 2?
I get the national audience/west coast being still at work, but I hate the 8+pm starts
Sunday probably has time restrictions due to NFL
Champaign problems, I know, but I'll be in Portugal for games 1/2 and Greece for the rest of the series....good time to have jet lag and be awake at crazy hours, I guess!
Lets just say when we planned this trip, I had no thought the Mets would be playing in mid-October...
@NYPost_Mets
Steve Cohen on Lindor: “That 341 (million) is looking pretty freakin good right now.”
I love this because I was listening to MLB network on Sirius this morning and Steve Philips was saying how many owners resent having to pay those big contracts. It's great to have an owner that's not in that category.
According to Forbes, Cohen's net worth has increased from about $14B to almost $20B since he bought the team. Whatever you think of him and his methods, the dude has the Midas touch.
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Steve Cohen on Lindor: “That 341 (million) is looking pretty freakin good right now.”
I love this because I was listening to MLB network on Sirius this morning and Steve Philips was saying how many owners resent having to pay those big contracts. It's great to have an owner that's not in that category.
According to Forbes, Cohen's net worth has increased from about $14B to almost $20B since he bought the team. Whatever you think of him and his methods, the dude has the Midas touch.
It's because he actually gives a shit.
Lots of owners say they want to win, but only at their price. You look at the things he's done, even besides the contracts:
Citi Field finally has an identity. They are reaching out to the fans and making it a mets home field, not just a billboard for corporate sponsors.
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Mike Puma
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Steve Cohen on Lindor: “That 341 (million) is looking pretty freakin good right now.”
I love this because I was listening to MLB network on Sirius this morning and Steve Philips was saying how many owners resent having to pay those big contracts. It's great to have an owner that's not in that category.
According to Forbes, Cohen's net worth has increased from about $14B to almost $20B since he bought the team. Whatever you think of him and his methods, the dude has the Midas touch.
It's because he actually gives a shit.
Lots of owners say they want to win, but only at their price. You look at the things he's done, even besides the contracts:
Citi Field finally has an identity. They are reaching out to the fans and making it a mets home field, not just a billboard for corporate sponsors.
Agreed and adding a couple of thoughts. I was actually getting a little nervous early this season that Cohen may get frustrated and take his profit and sell this team. This run has allayed those fears, which were completely my own 50 years as a Met fan paranoia. He seems to be enjoying this as much as we are.
Second thought is that while every MLB owner is very, very rich, many have much of their net worth tied up in the ballclub. Similar to the Duttons of Yellowstone - land rich and cash poor. They then rely on the ballclub profits to fund their lifestyle. Cohen doesn't have that problem at all obviously. Much to the Mets and our benefit as fans.
None of us knows how the mind of someone like Cohen works, but I have to believe core bedrock life principles like "happy wife happy life" still apply. So as long as that marriage lasts I'd be surprised to see him consider any Mets transaction.
I also loathe HP umpires that have “their own” strikezone. It should be uniform. And with the technology we have today, I’m floored that we don’t have a reliable electronic strikezone.
None of us knows how the mind of someone like Cohen works, but I have to believe core bedrock life principles like "happy wife happy life" still apply. So as long as that marriage lasts I'd be surprised to see him consider any Mets transaction.
Good call pj, you fil in a lot of blanks there 😉
I also loathe HP umpires that have “their own” strikezone. It should be uniform. And with the technology we have today, I’m floored that we don’t have a reliable electronic strikezone.
You can do it horizontally (although the current technology has an MOE of 1"). The real problem is vertically because hitters do not have the same exact stance from pitch to pitch. You can program in the averages of the last X number of pitches faced to get an estimate of the top and bottom of the zone, but there is no guarantee that on any given pitch that that will be the exact boundaries of the strike zone.
-Martino-Can now upgrade reporting on Senga to likely for Game 1. They just need to make sure to check in with all pitchers and se that everyone is on track before making official decision tomorrow. Not final
-Martino-Can now upgrade reporting on Senga to likely for Game 1. They just need to make sure to check in with all pitchers and se that everyone is on track before making official decision tomorrow. Not final
Surprised they are doing Senga Game 1 rather than Severino
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are considering McNeil replacing Ottavino or Young (more likely Young)
-Martino-Can now upgrade reporting on Senga to likely for Game 1. They just need to make sure to check in with all pitchers and se that everyone is on track before making official decision tomorrow. Not final
Surprised they are doing Senga Game 1 rather than Severino
It surprises me too because you would think Peterson would follow Senga in any game that Senga starts, and Peterson would be pitching on three days' rest if he goes in Game 1. If it were me, I'd start Manaea in Game 1 and go Senga in Game 2 to give Peterson the extra day of rest so he can pitch into the later innings if necessary.
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are considering McNeil replacing Ottavino or Young (more likely Young)
-Martino-Can now upgrade reporting on Senga to likely for Game 1. They just need to make sure to check in with all pitchers and se that everyone is on track before making official decision tomorrow. Not final
Surprised they are doing Senga Game 1 rather than Severino
It surprises me too because you would think Peterson would follow Senga in any game that Senga starts, and Peterson would be pitching on three days' rest if he goes in Game 1. If it were me, I'd start Manaea in Game 1 and go Senga in Game 2 to give Peterson the extra day of rest so he can pitch into the later innings if necessary.
Game 1 would be one day shorter rest than usual not 2. Game 2 would put Peterson on regular rest.
AWAY Game 2 - Quintana
..............OFF DAY........
HOME Game 3 - Manaea
HOME Game 4 - Senga and Peterson
HOME Game 5 - Severino
..............OFF DAY........
AWAY Game 6 - Quintana
AWAY Game 7 - Manaea
*Might adjust depending upon the opponent
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-Martino-Can now upgrade reporting on Senga to likely for Game 1. They just need to make sure to check in with all pitchers and se that everyone is on track before making official decision tomorrow. Not final
Surprised they are doing Senga Game 1 rather than Severino
think the primary motivations were preferences for games 5(senga)/6(severino)/7(manaea) and getting Peterson back available in the pen asap. by game 3 DP will be on 3 days rest, game 4 he'll be on 4 days rest. they will have megill as an alternative piggy back option off senga for game 5, and with being able to pitch more they wont need as much length from a piggy-backer, so by at least game 3 the BP is stronger by having DP likely available.
fringe benefit is more games for senga stretches him out quicker if the series doesnt go full distance. probably 40-60 pitches game 1, 70-80 in game 5. closer to normal if they advance.
Citi Field finally has an identity. They are reaching out to the fans and making it a mets home field, not just a billboard for corporate sponsors.
Are you (or anyone) able to elaborate on this? Wasn't able to get to Citi this field with an under 1 year old at home, so didn't see any changes that took place this season
But, it's the NLCS....you're going to play someone very good.
LGM
Sounds like McNeil will be on the roster for the NLCS.
LGM
Sounds like McNeil will be on the roster for the NLCS.
LGM
holding manaea for game 3 was the 1 thing i didnt like about the initially reported schedule so i like this a lot.
excited to see mcneil back in action too, he's never faced Flaherty but id start him over iglesias since he's struggled and hope to catch lightning in bottle. winker looks like he should hit 5th behind alonso.
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Are you (or anyone) able to elaborate on this? Wasn't able to get to Citi this field with an under 1 year old at home, so didn't see any changes that took place this season
Hardly comprehensive, but they put the Hall of Fame plaques in the rotunda now. The Seaver statue is not new, was dedicated in 2022, but that went a long way toward changing the mood.
The food and drink options are fantastic, and a lot of them are local brands. I think it's been voted best ballpark food in MLB for two years now.
In the Delta club, it's been dressed up with Mets-centric visuals. There's a David Wright collage in there that kinda reminds me of the neon silhouettes that were on the exterior of Shea.
The team store is like three times what it used to be.
The stadium lightning has been upgraded so you can see the blue and orange LED lights. Everything is more visually 'Mets' overall, which I appreciate.
I don't remember ever having fireworks for Wilpon-era postseason wins, but we had them after clinching the NLDS.
Some people don't like the dance team, but I think it's fun.
The Mets aren't supposed to be the Giants or the Yankees coat and tie aesthetic. There should be a sense of fun around this franchise. They really lean into the Mets culture. Mr. Met is all over the pace. And of course, Cohen has done a fantastic job bringing back former players and allowing them to be part of it. That didn't happen with the last owners. They were almost ashamed of the 86 team.
There are not enough bad words in the English language to describe previous ownership and his weasel son. Made me sick seeing him in his suite the other night.
Nice!
Great idea! I want Darryl to throw out the first pitch for Game 3 at Citi Field.
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all around bad combination. it's a miracle citi turned out the way it did.
There are not enough bad words in the English language to describe previous ownership and his weasel son. Made me sick seeing him in his suite the other night.
Jeff is a villain and disgusting piece of mierda. Did they actually show him on TV???
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all around bad combination. it's a miracle citi turned out the way it did.
There are not enough bad words in the English language to describe previous ownership and his weasel son. Made me sick seeing him in his suite the other night.
Jeff is a villain and disgusting piece of mierda. Did they actually show him on TV???
I saw Fred. Not sure if jeff was there. Unfortunately they still do own a part of the team.
@Alden_Gonzalez
Here's how it could go for the Dodgers in the NLCS ...
G1: Jack Flaherty
G2: Walker Buehler
G3: bullpen
G4: Yoshinobu Yamamoto
G5: Flaherty
G6: Buehler
G7: bullpen
Yamamoto was expected to remain on five days' rest, but Flaherty can come back for Game 5 if he's on normal rest.
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Ken Guthrie, the Orioles scout who helped sign Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad and Creed Willems, has departed the organization for a position with the Mets, two sources said
Nice!
DMM knows more than me, but I could have scouted Jackson Holliday. He was the #1 overall pick and likely would have been for whoever had the #1 pick. Kjerstad has been a disappointment IMO, after being a highly ranked prospect. Had a mid rookie season at 25, is 26 before next spring training.
Creed Willems could pan out, and I don't know a ton about him, but his profile seems also mid.
hope it works out and this scout is lights out with the Mets but I'm not impressed by that track record that was shared for those 3 players specifically.
NOBODY had anything close to a good thing to say about jeff including all of those same people that deeply respected Fred. if it werent for jeff einhorn would have owned the team a decade ago and we may have been out of the madoff tailspin a lot sooner. his own family members leaking against him during the cohen purchase process was not surprising.
the best was when a-rod/j-lo gave him the bs that they'd let him do that as part of their offer. the doubleday quotes re jeff were 100% prophetic.
Fred was the Mets owner that desperately wanted to be the Dodgers owner. And it showed - very publicly. Disgusting owner. Disgusting person.
NOBODY had anything close to a good thing to say about jeff including all of those same people that deeply respected Fred. if it werent for jeff einhorn would have owned the team a decade ago and we may have been out of the madoff tailspin a lot sooner. his own family members leaking against him during the cohen purchase process was not surprising.
IDK Fred is the one who made it new stadium and ode to the dodgers and not the team he he owned.
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i thought his doubleday doublecross was messed up but I knew some people who knew him a long time and were loyal to him.
NOBODY had anything close to a good thing to say about jeff including all of those same people that deeply respected Fred. if it werent for jeff einhorn would have owned the team a decade ago and we may have been out of the madoff tailspin a lot sooner. his own family members leaking against him during the cohen purchase process was not surprising.
IDK Fred is the one who made it new stadium and ode to the dodgers and not the team he he owned.
And the Jackie Robinson Rotunda (shrine). And his obsession with Sandy Koufax and inviting him to spring training each year.
While ignoring the history of his own team. Despicable.
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i thought his doubleday doublecross was messed up but I knew some people who knew him a long time and were loyal to him.
NOBODY had anything close to a good thing to say about jeff including all of those same people that deeply respected Fred. if it werent for jeff einhorn would have owned the team a decade ago and we may have been out of the madoff tailspin a lot sooner. his own family members leaking against him during the cohen purchase process was not surprising.
IDK Fred is the one who made it new stadium and ode to the dodgers and not the team he he owned.
nobody who knew him for decades was respecting him or not because of decor decisions at citifield. none of us would care about it if they won big either.
from what i know fred is/was a mostly decent guy who made some bad choices. jeff is/was a pos who was almost unanimously loathed. his next good choice may be his first.
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all around bad combination. it's a miracle citi turned out the way it did.
There are not enough bad words in the English language to describe previous ownership and his weasel son. Made me sick seeing him in his suite the other night.
Jeff is a villain and disgusting piece of mierda. Did they actually show him on TV???
I saw Fred. Not sure if jeff was there. Unfortunately they still do own a part of the team.
I know. 5 percent unfortunately. I hope Cohen can cajole them into selling that portion to him soon too. These cretins also own the majority stake in SNY.
Glad they kept Young. Keeps usage of Peterson fluid.
MLB should expand rosters at this round and world series
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a little surprised but it makes sense. there are good reasons both he/young haven't pitched, i expected them to take his experience over young's handedness but neither should matter all that much. neither should get into a game unless something has gone very wrong or very right.
Glad they kept Young. Keeps usage of Peterson fluid.
MLB should expand rosters at this round and world series
the 2 off days in between the road travel effectively solves that so honestly dont think it matters all that much. you are only running low on the replacement level pen arms if there are 2 blowouts, and in that case your best guys probably arent pitching too much so they are fine for game 3+ and probably pitching no matter what since you are probably down 0-2.
if they had to throw each of young / megill / butto until their arms fell off in games 1 or 2, any players that throw way beyond their norms in a game because of situational need there will be some kind of real strain be it "tricep soreness" or "arm fatigue" or whatever they want to call it. so i think you could IL that player for Otto or Brazoban or Kranick or Luccessi without pulling an eppler.
obviously if they end up in a high BP usage situation due to SP getting actually injured and leaving early, then it would be that player going on the IL and more fresh arms available.
all in all the decision to keep someone like Acuna over an extra RP is a pretty easy one.
pretty remarkable that other than brooks raley, drew smith, christian scott, and nunez the roster appears to be pretty much fully healthy when it matters most.
the position player depth in particular is exceptional. really fully loaded for any situation. they should go into every game with 2 of iglesias (R), mcneil (L), marte (R), winker (L), JDM (R) available off the bench as necessary to hit.
plus 2 of bader, taylor, acuna to pinch run or come in for defensive purposes.
as long as this team keeps grinding good at bats they are going to seriously test any opposing teams pitching depth.
pretty remarkable that other than brooks raley, drew smith, christian scott, and nunez the roster appears to be pretty much fully healthy when it matters most.
the position player depth in particular is exceptional. really fully loaded for any situation. they should go into every game with 2 of iglesias (R), mcneil (L), marte (R), winker (L), JDM (R) available off the bench as necessary to hit.
plus 2 of bader, taylor, acuna to pinch run or come in for defensive purposes.
as long as this team keeps grinding good at bats they are going to seriously test any opposing teams pitching depth.
Will do. Thanks Eric! I'll start the thread once the lineups are out and link it here.
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