Fun battle going on
-Drew Smith back to NY for an MRI on his elbow (not good)
-Oswalt has touched 94-95, I like him as an "extra" guy but I remain concerned with the SP depth. Brodie has done a strong job adding to the positional depth (OF not great) but the SP is insanely thin.
-Don't like the idea being pushed of Rosario 8th. CF should hit 8th at least until Lowrie returns.
-This lineup should be very solid (especially once Lowrie returns) really think they need to add additional SP depth. They will need roughly 10 to get through the season and those arms barring a rapid ascent from guys like Kay or Peterson simply don't exist.
-Please sign Josh Fields. Thanks.
Brandon Nimmo (CF)
Jeff McNeil (3B)
Robinson Cano (2B)
Michael Conforto (RF)
Pete Alonso (1B)
Danny Espinosa (DH)
Gregor Blanco (LF)
Devin Mesoraco (C)
Amed Rosario (SS)
Starting Pitching: Jason Vargas
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One thing I heard today: Mets are much more likely to carry 7 relievers than 8 for the first month of the season because of all the built-in off days. Luis Avilan and Hector Santiago are strong candidates for those final two spots, behind Diaz, Familia, Wilson, Lugo and Gsellman.
He could be the next "face of the franchise" with Wright finally hanging it up.
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Jason Vargas' Grapefruit League ERA: 1.23, tops among Mets starters. Vargas has eight strikeouts and two walks in 7.2 IP.
Vargas w/ 4 scoreless & Lugo w/ a 5 pitch 5th
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One thing I've heard: Mets talked to starters during the offseason (Clay Buccholz, Gio Gonzalez, etc.) However, they weren't going to guarantee a spot. They have Vargas there, and they like how he finished.
Salary is obviously a factor, but let's be fair, it is for every team.
Lovitz! lol
To each their own, but seriously dont get it. I semi get rooting for the Yankees. Fine, your pissed at the Mets, root for the other NY team. MANY people root for NY sports period so that isnt that strange even though I would never do it. I just dont get how you could never be a Mets fan again after rooting for them for 30+ years. So if Conforto, Nimmo, Rosario, Thor, deGrom, Wheeler, etc are in the playoffs this year you arent rooting for them?? That's just odd to me, if not stubborn even, to spite your nose to cut off your face... all to make a point.
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...how well Vargas is pitching. I think that was the his final straw.
Lovitz! lol
To each their own, but seriously dont get it. I semi get rooting for the Yankees. Fine, your pissed at the Mets, root for the other NY team. MANY people root for NY sports period so that isnt that strange even though I would never do it. I just dont get how you could never be a Mets fan again after rooting for them for 30+ years. So if Conforto, Nimmo, Rosario, Thor, deGrom, Wheeler, etc are in the playoffs this year you arent rooting for them?? That's just odd to me, if not stubborn even, to spite your nose to cut off your face... all to make a point.
Hahaha - I remember the one post I literally lol'd when he posted Vargas stats in a sarcastic rant - and ended it with "come get some".
Good dude.
I definitely err to the optimistic side. I think there's 4-5 posters here that definitely err to the pessimistic side.
Arc was the balance.
I definitely err to the optimistic side. I think there's 4-5 posters here that definitely err to the pessimistic side.
Arc was the balance.
Yep, Yankees win again. They get our good fans as well.
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Hey @Pete_Alonso20 make sure the trainers check out that brick wall you call a body post game. 💪🏻
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Hey @Pete_Alonso20 make sure the trainers check out that brick wall you call a body post game. 💪🏻
They were interviewing him immediately after that play:
"He's a little bigger boy than me..."
"...guess I shoulda laid down a better bunt!"
I fully agree. Given his cost he's overpaid given the realistic best case (+ glove). Reports on his throwing have been very poor and I suspect his arm never recovered from that injury a few years ago. That being said I'm sure they have tried.
IMO, Lagares fills a need on our roster. Unless there's a particular player or upgrade that cutting Lagares allows us to obtain, I don't see the point in doing it and weakening our roster just to gain "financial flexibility" which who knows if the Wilpons will even use.
Lagares is always hurt but at least offers the likelihood of being an above average reserve player.
Optimistic. ;)
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Are hot bats, why take a chance on their max confidence for a year of control?
You send Alonso down, by the time he comes back up he may be in a slump in AAA or he wont be used to that MLB life again. A lot of it is confidence and comfort. Thiucal mets will make writ decision.
Alonso at 1st
Smith in the corner OF w McNeil & backup PH?
Smith also is no longer going to play OF (nor should he) and has not taken any OF reps.
Just sayin. Its obvously been discussed within the clubhouse
Don smith willing to play of to make team - ( New Window )
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Are hot bats, why take a chance on their max confidence for a year of control?
You send Alonso down, by the time he comes back up he may be in a slump in AAA or he wont be used to that MLB life again. A lot of it is confidence and comfort. Thiucal mets will make writ decision.
Alonso at 1st
Smith in the corner OF w McNeil & backup PH?
Smith also is no longer going to play OF (nor should he) and has not taken any OF reps.
Just sayin. Its obvously been discussed within the clubhouse Don smith willing to play of to make team - ( New Window )
Mickey has said 1b-only for Dom.
Rhame is garbage
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In comment 14323845 giantsFC said:
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Are hot bats, why take a chance on their max confidence for a year of control?
You send Alonso down, by the time he comes back up he may be in a slump in AAA or he wont be used to that MLB life again. A lot of it is confidence and comfort. Thiucal mets will make writ decision.
Alonso at 1st
Smith in the corner OF w McNeil & backup PH?
Smith also is no longer going to play OF (nor should he) and has not taken any OF reps.
Just sayin. Its obvously been discussed within the clubhouse Don smith willing to play of to make team - ( New Window )
Mickey has said 1b-only for Dom.
Callaway so far can't even figure out how to do a lineup card or knows who or what is going on w team defense decisions. Not the best source IMO. I think Keith Hernandez actually may know more lol. Why would you ever limit a player's versatility in modern times w a silly statement as that as a manager? makes zero sense.
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Does any new person who has the capability of googling "giants message board" get treated as some former nemesis?
you all just as paranoid and creepy as lard ass grandpa in charlotte.
.414/.485/.586
1 perfect 3 k's for Santiago
I personally dont get why McNeil isnt getting every rep possible in LF. Its where hes going to end up sooner than later anyway. We already know he can play 3B/2B if he has to. Why waste time with it during practice?
I personally dont get why McNeil isnt getting every rep possible in LF. Its where hes going to end up sooner than later anyway. We already know he can play 3B/2B if he has to. Why waste time with it during practice?
At least the Mets have a good problem this spring training so many guys hitting well...versus the norm of many of the teams the past 2 decades.
And I won't even speak of the pitching bc of superstition.
Love the depth but all these moving pieces are not exactly ideal.
Love the depth but all these moving pieces are not exactly ideal.
Davis has def earned the opening day start. Frazier can take as long as he wants. Id prefer him as a later depth piece for an inevitable injury to be honest.
I just want to see the best bats on the roster instead of the service time crap and/or they need abs philopshy. No other sport does this.