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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:17 pm
McNeil 2B
Rosario SS
Alonso 1B
J.D. Davis LF
Ramos C
Conforto RF
Frazier 3B
Lagares CF
Syndergaard RHP (8-5, 3.96)

14 of 15! When will the streak stop? Last night was insane! Lets take this series tonight! LFGM!!!
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:20 pm : link
Pete Alonso became the second rookie in #Mets history to homer in four straight games, joining Larry Elliot (July 21-24, 1964).
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:20 pm : link

Mathew Brownstein
@MBrownstein89
#Mets starters have posted an 11-2 record with a 2.36 ERA (35 ER/133.2 innings) with 34 walks & 143 strikeouts over their last 21 outings.

The starting staff's 2.36 ERA is the second-lowest in MLB & the lowest in the NL. Only the Astros (2.17) have a lower mark in the majors.
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:24 pm : link
Mathew Brownstein
@MBrownstein89
Noah Syndergaard has thrown 38.1 innings without allowing a HR since the third inning of his start on July 6.

It's currently the longest active streak in the NL & second-longest in the majors (trails the Angels' Taylor Cole, 52.2 innings). #Mets #LGM
lol.  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:26 pm : link
Today is Wilson Ramos birthday. He is 32. He has several 50 balloons by his locker.
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 3:30 pm : link
Deesha
@DeeshaThosar
Fans are already lining up at the gates and sitting by the 🍎 ... First pitch is over four hours away away. The #Mets faithful are somethin else.
I'm a new/temporary Mets fan for now.  
Mike from SI : 8/10/2019 3:37 pm : link
(I have a connection with the organization.) I'm a true Yankees fan but I hope you guys don't mind my posting while I'm rooting with you. This has been fun so I may keep the Mets as my second team even though for years I've hated on people who root for both.

Anyway, assuming it's ok for me to be here, how do you guys feel about Rosario batting second? Would you prefer a lineup that started McNeill/Alonso/Conforto? Just curious to how you guys see it.
No you  
Eli owns all : 8/10/2019 3:45 pm : link
Need Rosario up in the top 3. We have minimal speed as it is. If we had a healthy nimmo then I would drop Rosario to 7 or 8
Welcome Mike! The more the merrier. Happy to have you here.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 3:50 pm : link
Personally, I like Rosario in the first or second hole. I feel hes protected better and Id clearly hitting better. McNeil is great for the lead off position because he gets on base so much but Id almost rather have him hit second or third because he can drive in a lot more runs. If Nimmo returns healthy, hed be the perfect lead off guy because of his OBP.
I like that they have protection for Alonso  
Ira : 8/10/2019 4:01 pm : link
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I guess  
spike : 8/10/2019 4:03 pm : link
arc will be back here pretty damn soon..
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:06 pm : link
Nationals Lineup

Trea Turner SS
Adam Eaton RF
Anthony Rendon 3B
Juan Soto LF
Matt Adams 1B
Asdrubal Cabrera 2B
Victor Robles CF
Yan Gomes C
Patrick Corbin P
RE: I'm a new/temporary Mets fan for now.  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:08 pm : link
In comment 14526159 Mike from SI said:
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(I have a connection with the organization.) I'm a true Yankees fan but I hope you guys don't mind my posting while I'm rooting with you. This has been fun so I may keep the Mets as my second team even though for years I've hated on people who root for both.

Anyway, assuming it's ok for me to be here, how do you guys feel about Rosario batting second? Would you prefer a lineup that started McNeill/Alonso/Conforto? Just curious to how you guys see it.


Welcome!

I err to the SABR side where your best hitter bats 2nd, etc. but Rosario has been so hot over the second half it really doesnt matter right now. As long as Rosario stays hot, he can stay in the 2 hole. It lengthens our lineup. I do think we Nimmo is back Rosario probably moves back down again, but we'll see!
Rosario entirely depends on his plate discipline  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 4:15 pm : link
We've been hoping that developed so we could get some athleticism at the top of the order and lately his walk/k rates have been everything you could want. If those stay pretty steady he could stick in the 2 spot long term even if he cools off and not as many hits fall. He's obviously in a peak right now making a ton of hard contact and there will be some valleys too - so need to see what the floor looks like.
RE: Welcome Mike! The more the merrier. Happy to have you here.  
Mike in NY : 8/10/2019 4:18 pm : link
In comment 14526170 PhiPsi125 said:
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Personally, I like Rosario in the first or second hole. I feel hes protected better and Id clearly hitting better. McNeil is great for the lead off position because he gets on base so much but Id almost rather have him hit second or third because he can drive in a lot more runs. If Nimmo returns healthy, hed be the perfect lead off guy because of his OBP.


If Nimmo comes back I would almost prefer McNeil hitting 6th because he is a disciplined hitter and whoever bats before Frazier and Ramos arent going to get pitches to hit.

Imagine a lineup as folllows:
Nimmo
Rosario
Alonso
Conforto
Davis
McNeil
Frazier
Ramos

If you play Smith over Davis your 3-4-5 could be Conforto-Alonso-Smith
I like Conforto #3 seeing better pitches w Alonso #4 behind him  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 4:35 pm : link
when Nimmo comes back I'd probably ease him into the back half of the lineup (5/6/7) until he gets into a groove. If he does then you can potentially swap him up to 1 or 2. Or just ride whoever the hot hands are 1&2 between Mcneil/Nimmo/Rosario so there are guys getting on ahead of Conforto/Alonso.
Great lineup  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:38 pm : link
Not sure I'd want the best hitter on the team hitting 6th though. I'd probably go:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 2B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis LF
6.) Rosario SS
7.) Ramos C
8.) Frazier 3B

Or keep Rosario in the 2 hole and push everyone down a spot.
Dom Smith is an interesting case. He started off the season on  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 4:42 pm : link
a tear but he was also slumping for quite some time before he got hurt. Im still not quite sure what he is. Also, hes a man without a position.

I like Conforto - Alonso - Smith as the 3 4 5 hitters. I think Conforto gains the most from the protection and Davis is holding his own up and down the lineup. Ramos and Frazier arent great hitters but they arent awful. And they have some power. But Frazier will be gone after this year anyway. The bottom third of the lineup is a black hole that needs to be addressed. I prefer McNeil in the infield anyway.
RE: Great lineup  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 4:45 pm : link
In comment 14526200 ZGiants98 said:
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Not sure I'd want the best hitter on the team hitting 6th though. I'd probably go:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 2B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis LF
6.) Rosario SS
7.) Ramos C
8.) Frazier 3B

Or keep Rosario in the 2 hole and push everyone down a spot.


How does your lineup change next year without Frazier?
Thanks for the welcome.  
Mike from SI : 8/10/2019 4:46 pm : link
I doubt arc switches back lol. And don't worry, I know this is your guys' team and I'm more of a bystander.

Btw, on the Yankees threads we have a few "fans" who just love to shit on our players, especially Sanchez and Stanton. Do you guys have that or is that just an obnoxious Yankees fan thing?
I also think Smith has completely lost his job in 2019  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:50 pm : link
LF is Davis's to lose. No way you can sit him with the offense he's provided. That said, we still need Smith back. Having a lefty bat with pop off the bench would be huge right now.

Next year... After Smith spends an offseason learning CO better, I think we will have a very interesting ST with Davis, Cespedes, and Dom essentially all fighting for one spot with the losers becoming the backup CO.
RE: Thanks for the welcome.  
Ira : 8/10/2019 4:53 pm : link
In comment 14526205 Mike from SI said:
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I doubt arc switches back lol. And don't worry, I know this is your guys' team and I'm more of a bystander.

Btw, on the Yankees threads we have a few "fans" who just love to shit on our players, especially Sanchez and Stanton. Do you guys have that or is that just an obnoxious Yankees fan thing?


Ramos gets a little of that. Vargas did, but he's gone. Rosario did, but he took care of it by raising his play. Then there's Diaz and Familia.
RE: RE: Great lineup  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:53 pm : link
In comment 14526204 PhiPsi125 said:
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Not sure I'd want the best hitter on the team hitting 6th though. I'd probably go:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 2B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis LF
6.) Rosario SS
7.) Ramos C
8.) Frazier 3B

Or keep Rosario in the 2 hole and push everyone down a spot.



How does your lineup change next year without Frazier?


Frazier is a FA so he won't be back. Cano will return though so that will move McNeil to 3B. Also, broken ankle for Cespedes or not, he should be back by ST in some compacity. So my lineup would be:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 3B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis/Cespedes/Smith LF
6.) Cano 2B
7.) Ramos C
8.) Rosario SS

Or again slot Rosario 2nd and move everyone down a spot. Thats a very deep lineup and when you factor 2 of Cespedes/Smith/Davis are going to be on the bench PLUS Lowrie... We really dont have to do anything heading into next year there.
Ramos has done a great job with men on so im good w/ him 6th or lower  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 4:53 pm : link
his D sucks but he can hit and his track record with RISP has enough evidence that it doesn't seem like coincidence. Frazier is a threat and the 8th spot doesn't really matter, to me whoever hits there is more a function of the defense being deployed. I'm a fan of not having to play Conforto in CF so my ideal lineup right now would be:

McNeil (2B)
Rosario
Conforto
Alonso
Davis (LF)
Ramos
Frazier
Lagares (CF)

When Nimmo gets back you put him in CF and hit him 6th or 7th until he pushes himself up. When Dom comes back he can mix in whenever Davis/Alonso need days off. I really hope Panik catches lightning in a bottle but I'm skeptical he'll do enough to justify playing over Lagares.
And by DRS (fairly small sample)  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 4:54 pm : link
3B is actually McNeil's best position.
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Mike from SI : 8/10/2019 4:58 pm : link
In comment 14526210 ZGiants98 said:
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Not sure I'd want the best hitter on the team hitting 6th though. I'd probably go:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 2B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis LF
6.) Rosario SS
7.) Ramos C
8.) Frazier 3B

Or keep Rosario in the 2 hole and push everyone down a spot.



How does your lineup change next year without Frazier?



Frazier is a FA so he won't be back. Cano will return though so that will move McNeil to 3B. Also, broken ankle for Cespedes or not, he should be back by ST in some compacity. So my lineup would be:

1.) Nimmo CF
2.) McNeil 3B
3.) Alonso 1B
4.) Conforto RF
5.) Davis/Cespedes/Smith LF
6.) Cano 2B
7.) Ramos C
8.) Rosario SS

Or again slot Rosario 2nd and move everyone down a spot. Thats a very deep lineup and when you factor 2 of Cespedes/Smith/Davis are going to be on the bench PLUS Lowrie... We really dont have to do anything heading into next year there.


That is a stacked lineup. Guess just need BP this offseason.
Mcneil has been good everywhere he has played defensively  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 4:59 pm : link
he's moved around so much (including game to game) the numbers aren't all that meaningful. In a very Zobrist-esque way he has just been a solid defender everywhere. He might be the best defensive player on the team regardless of where he plays any given night. So to me, why not put him at the position with the most defensive value and where he's the biggest offensive upgrade? We have a bunch of plus hitting COF'ers - we don't have a bunch of plus 2B.
RE: Thanks for the welcome.  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:01 pm : link
In comment 14526205 Mike from SI said:
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I doubt arc switches back lol. And don't worry, I know this is your guys' team and I'm more of a bystander.

Btw, on the Yankees threads we have a few "fans" who just love to shit on our players, especially Sanchez and Stanton. Do you guys have that or is that just an obnoxious Yankees fan thing?


Definitely a "baseball thing". Every year there are Mets targets that get more hate than they should and it's usually some of our best players. People love to hate on Syndergaard when he's going through any sort of struggle... Wheeler too.. Ive seen Mets fans get on Conforto for being "un-clutch". Nimmo still gets called a "4th OF" in spite of his amazing 2018 season. Obviously, Cano gets a ton of hate this year, although its clearly due to his underperformance.
RE: Mcneil has been good everywhere he has played defensively  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:02 pm : link
In comment 14526217 Eric on Li said:
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he's moved around so much (including game to game) the numbers aren't all that meaningful. In a very Zobrist-esque way he has just been a solid defender everywhere. He might be the best defensive player on the team regardless of where he plays any given night. So to me, why not put him at the position with the most defensive value and where he's the biggest offensive upgrade? We have a bunch of plus hitting COF'ers - we don't have a bunch of plus 2B.


True but we also arent pulling the plug on Cano yet and 3B should be wide open so it works out.
Yeah my offseason would literally be to re-sign Wheeler  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:04 pm : link
And add one quality reliever.

With the kids maturing another year, a bunch of guys coming back from injuries, plus those two moves, I think we are a stacked team coming into 20.
RE: RE: Mcneil has been good everywhere he has played defensively  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 5:09 pm : link
In comment 14526223 ZGiants98 said:
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he's moved around so much (including game to game) the numbers aren't all that meaningful. In a very Zobrist-esque way he has just been a solid defender everywhere. He might be the best defensive player on the team regardless of where he plays any given night. So to me, why not put him at the position with the most defensive value and where he's the biggest offensive upgrade? We have a bunch of plus hitting COF'ers - we don't have a bunch of plus 2B.



True but we also arent pulling the plug on Cano yet and 3B should be wide open so it works out.


For this year it would be a shock if Cano gets back and has time to get himself into game shape. His injury may already be a blessing and the second Nimmo is healthy, Cano in the lineup would have meant JD Davis on the bench.

Next year I'm sure they'll give Cano another shot at 2nd and Mcneil will probably go to 3rd but that doesn't matter right now.
McNeil is starting to remind me of Jeter  
Ira : 8/10/2019 5:12 pm : link
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RE: RE: RE: Mcneil has been good everywhere he has played defensively  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:12 pm : link
In comment 14526228 Eric on Li said:
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In comment 14526217 Eric on Li said:


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he's moved around so much (including game to game) the numbers aren't all that meaningful. In a very Zobrist-esque way he has just been a solid defender everywhere. He might be the best defensive player on the team regardless of where he plays any given night. So to me, why not put him at the position with the most defensive value and where he's the biggest offensive upgrade? We have a bunch of plus hitting COF'ers - we don't have a bunch of plus 2B.



True but we also arent pulling the plug on Cano yet and 3B should be wide open so it works out.



For this year it would be a shock if Cano gets back and has time to get himself into game shape. His injury may already be a blessing and the second Nimmo is healthy, Cano in the lineup would have meant JD Davis on the bench.

Next year I'm sure they'll give Cano another shot at 2nd and Mcneil will probably go to 3rd but that doesn't matter right now.


Yup. I thought we were talking about next year? In any event, agreed.

I actually see Cano coming back this year but as a dangerous bat off the bench. Playoffs are still almost 2 month away. Let's say, he's 90% ready... Wouldn't you want that swing on the bench late in the game? And with off days and a shorter rotation your bench is longer so you can keep a guy like that on it. Just a guess.
RE: McNeil is starting to remind me of Jeter  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 5:24 pm : link
In comment 14526232 Ira said:
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He's a hybrid of Zobrist/Pedroia. Which is pretty freaking spectacular. As good as all of the young hitters have been, he'd probably still be the 1 I'd choose first if I had to pick 1 since he plays the harder positions to fill.
For those that didn't hear it last night..  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:25 pm : link
Cabrera was in fact offered a deal by the Mets last week. He said "no thanks" and purposely chose the Nats to stick it to us.

He feels burned that in the offseason we chose Lowrie over him. Guess there were discussions going on around the same time there.

Watch out for him tonight.
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ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 5:45 pm : link
Ryder
@TimothyRRyder
J.D. Davis' second-half 193 wRC+ leads all qualified NL hitters, with a healthy smattering of Mets hot on his trail.. (via @fangraphs) #LFGM #YGFB #LGM
I have critiqued Frazier in the past  
Vanzetti : 8/10/2019 6:43 pm : link
Never again.

That homer put him in the ring of honor. What a big hit. Todd can still mash against lefties
Im still fired up from last night (and have no voice)  
jpkmets : 8/10/2019 7:03 pm : link
Lets get back at it. Go Thor!
so WTF is up with Lowrie?  
Torrag : 8/10/2019 7:04 pm : link
Is he going to appear on the scene anytine this season?
RE: I have critiqued Frazier in the past  
jpkmets : 8/10/2019 7:05 pm : link
In comment 14526316 Vanzetti said:
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Never again.

That homer put him in the ring of honor. What a big hit. Todd can still mash against lefties

It was a thing of beauty! Was sitting between the plate and first base. Watching it sail deep into the night was gorgeous!
RE: so WTF is up with Lowrie?  
jpkmets : 8/10/2019 7:05 pm : link
In comment 14526336 Torrag said:
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Is he going to appear on the scene anytine this season?


I think he is filming a buddy movie with Jacoby Ellsbury.
RE: so WTF is up with Lowrie?  
Shecky : 8/10/2019 7:09 pm : link
In comment 14526336 Torrag said:
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Is he going to appear on the scene anytine this season?


Day to day
RE: RE: so WTF is up with Lowrie?  
Vanzetti : 8/10/2019 7:15 pm : link
In comment 14526347 Shecky said:
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Is he going to appear on the scene anytine this season?



Day to day


He reinjured himself carrying a heavy suitcase of money to the bank

Balls are not juiced  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 7:22 pm : link
/sarcasm
Was the ump squeezing Thor?  
Vanzetti : 8/10/2019 7:30 pm : link
Ir looked that way on gamecast
As great as Alonso has been...and he has...could be wrong but  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 7:32 pm : link
has he had a monster game if not stretch of games yet? Multi HR, 3-4-5 hits, big RBI numbers? Not complaining just saying there's still a higher ceiling that's likely on it's way in spite of so much success already
I know we are facing a lefty tonight but I hate the lineup change.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 7:34 pm : link
Just keep Conforto in front of Alonso. Conforto can hold his own against lefties. I just dont get it. This is where living by advanced stats ruins the game for me.
Lagares, nice play  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 7:35 pm : link
great to see him produce even just 'as expected' on D
I was at last night's game. Place was electric  
SFGFNCGiantsFan : 8/10/2019 7:46 pm : link
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Crazy win.

Also, Henry Hops IPA has my full support. Tremendous beer.
RE: I know we are facing a lefty tonight but I hate the lineup change.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 7:50 pm : link
In comment 14526364 PhiPsi125 said:
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Just keep Conforto in front of Alonso. Conforto can hold his own against lefties. I just dont get it. This is where living by advanced stats ruins the game for me.


As I was saying...

I HATE that this sport is ruled by advanced stats.
Noah isnt fooling anyone tonight. Mats have a pesky lineup  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 7:54 pm : link
but Noah should be able to handle this. Be lucky to get through 5 innings at this pace.
Noah  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 7:56 pm : link
Will probably cry that Nido didnt catch
Smooth play in the field by McSquirrel  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 7:59 pm : link
Huge DP, tagged the runner & threw to 1st nicely

Noah out the 3rd w/ no damage
Every time I see McNeil play second base I shake my head  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:00 pm : link
and think about how much of an absolute moron BVW was for trading for Cano and his $124 million contract.
I really cant take any more starts by Lagares.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:05 pm : link
Hes a complete zero at the plate. If Nimmo is damaged goods, they really need to focus on CF in the offseason. Im done with Juan.
Ok back to positive thoughts  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 8:14 pm : link
Lets get the bats going here!
Second time thru the lineup  
Vanzetti : 8/10/2019 8:14 pm : link
Lets see how Corbin holds up
JD BOMB  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 8:22 pm : link
loves him some Patrick Corbin
I think it was the next pitch...  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 8:23 pm : link
after replaying his 2 HRs vs Corbin last game lol
RAMOS b2b!!! Tied!  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 8:24 pm : link
It's what they do now :)

Happy Birthday Mr Wilson
Citi Field is Re-Rocking  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 8:24 pm : link
!!!
RE: Second time thru the lineup  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:25 pm : link
In comment 14526401 Vanzetti said:
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Lets see how Corbin holds up


Pretty good it looks like. That HR by Soto was a killer.

I knew that Noah would give up an early HR at 3:24pm earlier today...when it was posted on this thread that Noah hasnt given up a HR since 7/6. Talk about bad juju.

Disclaimer: I wrote this before the back to back HRs by Davis and Ramos. Gonna wait another batter before hitting submit.

Okay, tied it up. LFGM!!!
RE: RE: Second time thru the lineup  
Vanzetti : 8/10/2019 8:35 pm : link
In comment 14526411 PhiPsi125 said:
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Lets see how Corbin holds up



Pretty good it looks like. That HR by Soto was a killer.

I knew that Noah would give up an early HR at 3:24pm earlier today...when it was posted on this thread that Noah hasnt given up a HR since 7/6. Talk about bad juju.

Disclaimer: I wrote this before the back to back HRs by Davis and Ramos. Gonna wait another batter before hitting submit.

Okay, tied it up. LFGM!!!


I thought the exact same thing when I read the Noah HR stat

Nice AB Noah.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:38 pm : link
Its McSquirrel time
Corbin has McNeils number.  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:39 pm : link
Wouldnt hurt to do a little research Jeff.
Noah did a nice job with some quick innings to extend his outing  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 8:43 pm : link
Good to see him settle down. Keep it up big guy!
Rosario  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 8:56 pm : link
Boneheaded abs....take some pitches man. 3 ground outs on 4 pitches. Gotta get this to their pen
Or it dont matter  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 8:58 pm : link
They are yanking corbin
Once again Was taking out SP earlier than what I might...  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 8:59 pm : link
so once again good for NYM
Very very annoying the guy in front of Turner got on  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:00 pm : link
I don't know the numbers, but feel like Turner is on all the time and cant be DP'd.....................

Then saw that play, sweeeet!
I WAS trying to jinx him  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:02 pm : link
but does it work pre-post?

I'll take the cred, it just did
How refreshing Mick!  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:14 pm : link
Apparently if Lugo has an effective 1st inning, they will give him a 2nd...moving fwd

Only took 115 games or so to figure out the obvious
Of course THAT wasn't effective...  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:16 pm : link
Soto HR 3-2 Nats

1st run given up by Lugo in a long while
Seriously, is it necessary to allow hitters to call timeout  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:17 pm : link
all the damn time? I just don't get it.
Soto  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 9:19 pm : link
Needs to get drilled
RE: Soto  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:21 pm : link
In comment 14526447 KDubbs said:
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Needs to get drilled


How about just keep him in the damn batters box? Dont like how quickly the pitcher pitchers? Fuck off. Umpires and their selective game calling suck.
Well he's no Doolittle...  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:22 pm : link
but those numbers for Rodney are right there w/ the 2019 Nats BP numbers
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!  
RodneyHamp : 8/10/2019 9:23 pm : link
LUIS!!!
GUILLORME!!!!  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:23 pm : link
of course he was gonna hit a HR!!!

Tied again...LGM!!!1
RE: Balls are not juiced  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:24 pm : link
In comment 14526359 ChaChing said:
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/sarcasm
How many games in a row can we say holy shit  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 9:24 pm : link
Guillorme!!!!!!!!!
Magical  
RodneyHamp : 8/10/2019 9:25 pm : link
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Btw that Guillorme hr isnt a complete fluke  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 9:26 pm : link
This year hes hit more hrs at Syracuse than his entire previous career combined.
I was behind it, but for all that Chili Davis talk  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:27 pm : link
Mets are hitting bombs for almost all their runs of late

Not that CD's strategies aren't helping hit those blasts (don't think they are going 'launch angle' as they did prior seasons)...just ironic

And awesome!!!
holy shit  
Rory : 8/10/2019 9:27 pm : link
this is amazing
Nats error, Panik gets on...  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:28 pm : link
& the McSquirrel hits

1st, 2nd no outs
JD HUGE Sac fly  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:36 pm : link
4-3 Metsies bot 8th

Still 1st & 3rd w/ 2-outs and Mr RISP / b'day boy up...
Wooo  
JayBinQueens : 8/10/2019 9:37 pm : link
1st run not by hr tonight!
Come on Diaz. Close this shit out!  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:38 pm : link
LFGM!!!
Ramos was so close  
Canton : 8/10/2019 9:38 pm : link
Great D by Nats
Oh man  
RodneyHamp : 8/10/2019 9:38 pm : link
Here we go. Lugo or Diaz, who is coming out to pitch?
Ramos INCHES from a 3 run HR....  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:38 pm : link
holy shit. Nice play in the OF too...stays 4-3

Interesting to see who's out to pitch. Still think it should be Lugo but, it's also the Mick
Man with this defensive lineup now  
RodneyHamp : 8/10/2019 9:39 pm : link
They better close it out
RE: Come on Diaz. Close this shit out!  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:39 pm : link
In comment 14526465 PhiPsi125 said:
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LFGM!!!


Or Lugo!!
RE: Ramos INCHES from a 3 run HR....  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:41 pm : link
In comment 14526468 ChaChing said:
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holy shit. Nice play in the OF too...stays 4-3

Interesting to see who's out to pitch. Still think it should be Lugo but, it's also the Mick


Lol, Ramos thought that was gone. He had his HR walk on display.

Or maybe he was running...hard to tell between the two with Ramos.
Lol real buffalos are fast  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:42 pm : link
this one not so much

But this one is much better than those with a bat
Luuuuuuuuuuuuugo!!!!!!!!  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:43 pm : link
Leeeeeeeeeeetsgo!!!!!!!!
8 Straight!!!!!!!!  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:46 pm : link
What a game...again wow. Seals the series too
PIITB!!!  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:46 pm : link
Keep on rolling! This team, man.
Ha I saw Dom on his trikey this time  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 9:47 pm : link
out front on the field to congratulate & celebrate
This is  
KDubbs : 8/10/2019 9:48 pm : link
Just awesome. Dont let it ever end!!!
wow Citified is  
Rory : 8/10/2019 9:49 pm : link
rocking tonight.

Awesome win!

lets sweep the leg
Go Rangers  
spike : 8/10/2019 9:49 pm : link
beat the Beer Crew!
I am in awe.  
RodneyHamp : 8/10/2019 9:52 pm : link
Flat out speechless. This turnaround is unreal!!!!

deGrom tomorrow for the sweep, too??

#LFGM
I have a feeling that the Cardinals are going to be our biggest issue  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:53 pm : link
They have a much easier schedule for much of their remaining games.
I really hope the Mets can keep this up. What they have to  
PhiPsi125 : 8/10/2019 9:57 pm : link
go through for the next month+ is an absolute gauntlet. Statistically the most difficult schedule, as was shown during the game last night.
Yeah it's gonna be a grind  
ChaChing : 8/10/2019 10:00 pm : link
This is awesome, Nats are a big obstacle, but these next series what, Cle, Atl, Chi...if they can stay above 500 in that stretch it will be huge. Then again there's a ton of tough ones even after those 3 so it's a long way to go

But this is fun as hell right now!
This team has developed confidence and belief  
Eric on Li : 8/10/2019 10:11 pm : link
Thats what the 15&16 teams had. Chemistry is a funny thing and this team started developing some good mojo against the bad teams and then seems to have taken it to a different level since Cano was forcibly removed from the middle of the order. Once the spotlight got off the aging, underachieving, overpaid and under hustling vets the #lfgm crew took over.
21-6 since the break  
Chris684 : 8/10/2019 10:13 pm : link
This is incredible
if we can get  
CMicks3110 : 8/10/2019 10:32 pm : link
Smith, Nimmo and Lowrie back that would be huge
21-6  
ripdumaine : 8/10/2019 11:25 pm : link
Could easily been 24-2 with the SF series. This is really fun. JD Davis has been huge during this run
Whoooo  
ZGiants98 : 8/10/2019 11:28 pm : link
!!!
RE: 21-6  
ripdumaine : 8/11/2019 1:36 am : link
In comment 14526517 ripdumaine said:
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Could easily been 24-3 with the SF series. This is really fun. JD Davis has been huge during this run
fixed my math lol
Well, we're playing 'meaningful games' in August and we're the hottest  
Ira : 8/11/2019 5:08 am : link
team in baseball. Keep it up guys. LGM!!!
LFGMLFGMLFGMLFGM  
ChaChing : 8/11/2019 6:05 am : link
Did I stutter?

Anything Mets is good atm, but solid article about Noah & Ramos...and not personal catcher Nido this time

A chat w/ Regan, Thor puts down the hammer - ( New Window )
JD Davis  
Shecky : 8/11/2019 7:57 am : link
Has now officially surpassed Wilmers career high season in WAR.
I can finally stop this and move on ;)
RE: JD Davis  
Eric on Li : 8/11/2019 10:02 am : link
In comment 14526572 Shecky said:
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Has now officially surpassed Wilmers career high season in WAR.
I can finally stop this and move on ;)


Davis has a very chance to become the defining move of the offseason if hes not already. The other big aspects of the offseason (losing kelenic and taking on cano $) are both currently less important by a healthy margin. Team control of Davis until 2025 presents a monetary value that dwarfs Canos contract and only a best case development path would project Kelenic to hit better (and stick in CF) than Davis has been (and as with all prospects still in A ball theres risk).

Whichever scouts liked the way the ball sounded off his bat in ST 2018 need a raise.
Not sure if this was mentioned about the game the other night  
PhiPsi125 : 8/11/2019 10:21 am : link
where the Mets came back to win in the 9th down by three runs but...

The Mets were 0-187 in those situations dating back to September 2015.
Guillorme should  
Metnut : 8/11/2019 10:28 am : link
get some starts. Much bigger threat than Panik
..  
Named Later : 8/11/2019 10:40 am : link
The Braves Bullpen shit the bed again last night and pissed away a 6-2 lead late in the game. The frustration boiled over and somebody blew up the fire extinguisher in the dugout....

"Gabriel Burns of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution added that an unidentified Braves player was the culprit and that the hats and jerseys of players, coaches, reporters, and team employees were all covered in powder."

Pennant Race Pressure !!

RE: Guillorme should  
Mike in NY : 8/11/2019 10:41 am : link
In comment 14526674 Metnut said:
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get some starts. Much bigger threat than Panik


Panik gets on base more and is the more disciplined hitter. I still would like Guillorme getting some consistent AB giving Panik and Frazier breathers as needed. He needs more consistent AB versus languishing on the bench. If we wanted a final utility bat to sit on the bench we could have gone with Haggerty or Alcantara
Guillorme has never gotten 2 weeks of starts and it won't happen now  
Eric on Li : 8/11/2019 10:52 am : link
it is what it is, if he keeps getting hits maybe that changes. As DMM said a few days ago it's just insane they didn't give him a few months at the end of last year instead of trotting Reyes' corpse out there. I love the type of hitter Panik is and it fits well in the 8 hole, but i'd have a reasonably tight leash with him bc Guillorme also has good contact skills that seem suited to that spot.
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