NFT: Mets at Braves Game 2: Matz

In comment 14531067 pjcas18 said:

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In comment 14531059 DanMetroMan said: Quote: Utley/Tejada stuff is such BS and Tejada added fuel to the fire. Agree, but Preston Wilson has a point about common courtesy among athletes - you read about it all the time in many sports: Quote: Preston Wilson @PrestonWilson44 · 15h When Biggio was injured as a result of my slide the first thing I did after the game was call their clubhouse to check on him and talk to him about it. Call it professional courtesy or just human decency. You should at least reach out to show you care. It could be you one day.

I like Preston Wilson but he's off here. Utley DID reach out through Wright AND sent him a bottle of tequila.

Okay, and?

Can't be man enough to do it yourself?

In comment 14530863 Chris684 said:

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after listening to know nothings Boomer and Gio on WFAN try to tell everyone why Callaway was right.

It is what is wrong with so much of sports "analysis", they try so hard to go against the grain that they make insupportable arguments.

In comment 14531059 DanMetroMan said:

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Utley/Tejada stuff is such BS and Tejada added fuel to the fire.

Pretty innocuous stuff. Just seemed like he was just answering a question. He hasn't spoken to him.

They created a new rule due to Utley's slide, btw.

In comment 14530916 pjcas18 said:

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we had some meaningful August baseball. not throwing in the towel, but if the Mets don't stop the bleeding and go on another prolonged winning streak they're done (captain obvious?)

Too bad Mets aren’t in the AL....almost one third of those teams are gimmes so it is much easier to rattle off 10 in a row there. Just play Orioles, Tigers, Seattle, or KC (blue jays are improving) and you don’t even have to bring your A team and you have 14 in a row.

Mike Puma
@NYPost_Mets
Callaway: “I bet 85 percent of our decisions go against the analytics. And that is how it’s always going to be, because that is just on paper. It doesn’t take into account the person is a human being, how he performs in these big spots, all these things a manager looks at.”
6:13 PM · Aug 15, 2019·Twitter Web App

In comment 14531500 pjcas18 said:

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Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets Callaway: “I bet 85 percent of our decisions go against the analytics. And that is how it’s always going to be, because that is just on paper. It doesn’t take into account the person is a human being, how he performs in these big spots, all these things a manager looks at.” 6:13 PM · Aug 15, 2019·Twitter Web App

Mickey literally never looks at those things. Never.

Davey Johnson because he used a computer to aid his decisions.

We've come full circle.

3 run bomb, #39.

Loved this:

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Matt Ehalt @MattEhalt · 1m Is it too early to pull Stroman for Lugo?

LOL

Mathew Brownstein
@MBrownstein89
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4m
Most home runs in a player’s first 120 career games:

Mark McGwire: 40
Pete Alonso: 39
Cody Bellinger: 38

#Mets #LGM

In comment 14531500 pjcas18 said:

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Mike Puma @NYPost_Mets Callaway: “I bet 85 percent of our decisions go against the analytics. And that is how it’s always going to be, because that is just on paper. It doesn’t take into account the person is a human being, how he performs in these big spots, all these things a manager looks at.” 6:13 PM · Aug 15, 2019·Twitter Web App

Man Mick is a fucking idiot. Yes, analytics in the specific moment are just a piece of the puzzle. But "does't take into account" shit - yeah it does, it includes EVERY AB, during which his personal situations apply each time...

Now you can't glean that from the numbers, we know that. Which is why YOU LEAVE MATZ IN WHEN HE'S KILLING IT...even when his overall ERA is higher than Lugo's or R bats are coming up or a statistical decline 3rd time through / late game...you know, like you did 2 starts ago with him in his CG (derp)

Seriously, even pro mgrs don't understand how to use stats most times it seems

can't find the SZ at all. 9 balls out of last 10. Please do not swing 1st pitch at least!!!

Is probably going to haunt us for the rest of the year. Finish 3-3 and we’ll be ok. Somehow go 4-2 and everything is good

if he maintains, it will solve a problem going forward some people felt existed but really doesn't.

Also, Dilson Herrera 2 HR's today. Mets made the wrong call with Tejada IMO.

wouldn't matter tonight, Panik on base twice.

Nothing in between lol

KO's Teheran.

Stroman just needs to be ok and get through 6, hopefully not get complacent - Braves O can score in bunches.

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he's had solid ABs and gotten a bunch of hits. Lets goooooo Juan

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In comment 14531590 pjcas18 said:

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if he maintains, it will solve a problem going forward some people felt existed but really doesn't. Also, Dilson Herrera 2 HR's today. Mets made the wrong call with Tejada IMO. wouldn't matter tonight, Panik on base twice.

Rueben looked like he didn't belong out there. Hope that changes.

Hasnt really been a good pickup yet. 3 starts he hasnt been very good

0-outs, bases juiced after 2 walks, a passed ball & a glove malfunction. Donaldson up, he with his .400+ vs the Mets

7 feels like not enough already...

7-1, not bad after 0-outs & bases loaded

big night even outside the HR. 9-2 in the 5th

We can get some help on top of a win here. Nats play brewers so if we can somehow sweep the royals, we sill gain ground on someone

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Have a nice weekend in KC with our best pitchers going and we’ll still be right there.

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And Rosario a HR away from the cycle too, Lagares 3 hits for the 2nd game in 3 i believe

Rosario w/ another hit tho...5 hits

Off Holland - do no ground there

Harper with walk off grand slam

In comment 14531713 Gmanfandan said:

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Off Holland - do no ground there

No ground on phils but the cubs and cards we gain on with a win.

7 ain't enough runs...10-7 now...but 2 outs so this 'should' get done damnit

You're scared! Maybe we'll need Diaz for the save (gulp)

not good.

Earth to Mickey

10-8

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a 2nd inning?

Is gonna be a loss. I fucking hate watching Diaz pitch

4 pitch walk from Diaz.

and now a 4 pitch walk, tying run at the plate. At least that's not Mickey's fault, but wtf

Diaz might be the fucking worst closer in a long line of shitty closers. Fuck him

Lets get to KC and get back in this thing

just wow, wow. Gagnon is probably not going to KC at this rate.

Can they just bring back retired out of shape greats.
John Franco, Jesse Orosco, Roger McDowell, Jeff Innis, Turk Wendell could do better in 2019.

Heck where is Colon or RA Dickey?

And certainly shouldn't have stayed in once there was the slightest sign of trouble. The manager is a dope. And is Riggleman just stealing money? What exactly is he doing? I thought he was hired to prevent Mickey from being a dope.

but it seems Panik was a good get. Solidified the D and is producing a bit on O (i think mostly scoring runs, but yea!). Decent to have in the bot lineup while that continues, esp as a tough K

Better than the black holes we seen...as related really nice to see Lagares bump a bit. Would be huge if he can give us something on O, if not just spd on the bags

at least until he's not. Rosario and Big Pete each had 5 hits. Alonso was amazing with his 6 rbi's.

Get a sweep here in KC to keep it moving.

Alonso seems like a guy who says to the team, “f*ck this, I got this tonight” and puts the team on his back when it’s needed most, like last night.

During the rain delay the other night I was watching the pre-game and it was an interview with Gelbs and Randazzo with Alonso, it was really interesting. Alonso’s high school said he would never be a college ball player, he was doubted through college and the minors, and you can tell that drives him. He also had some choice words for the scouts who shat on him in the minors about his defense.

Should have won 2 with Matz but with cream puff Royals up next, a sweep is very possible.