Rich Hill's Mets debut vs a familiar foe.
Mets lineup:
Nimmo CF
Conforto RF
Alonso 1B
Smith LF
J.D. Davis 3B
Villar SS
Nido C
Guillorme 2B
Hill P
Still no McNeil, who hasn't played since Wednesday. McNeil's "fatigue" makes me concerned with deGrom's "forearm tightness".
Also concerning is that deGrom ostensibly had some pretty good time off through the All Star break. Hard to believe, but Jake last pitched July 7th. That's 18 days ago.
Need both of these guys healthy to just get to the postseason.
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Springer CF
Guerrero Jr. 1B
Semien 2B
Bichette SS
Hernández LF
Grichuk RF
Espinal 3B
Kirk C
Stripling P
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Only has to go 5-6 with Loup, May, Familia, Diaz and Lugo all available
Then onto winning the next series
With the deGrom and McNeil news today, a good Carrasco start (and Hill) would go a long way to getting a lot of our issues resolved.
GREAT news
They didnt release Matz. They traded him for Reid Foley, Y Diaz, and a third piece that turned into Kahlil Lee. Considering all three of those players have already contributed this year and Lee is a top 10 Mets prospect, I think that has to be one of the better trades the Mets have made in recent memory.
With the deGrom and McNeil news today, a good Carrasco start (and Hill) would go a long way to getting a lot of our issues resolved.
Z I think DM mentioned Carrasco's velocity was up to 95 in his last rehab start. I took that as a pretty good sign.
matz wasnt released he was traded to toronto for sean reid foley and y diaz
I also think using cell phones and a mouse adds to this rash of injuries. These guys are on the phone ten hours a day. I’ve gotten tendinitis in my upper arm from using a computer during the last year when I have been remote. Body is just not meant to be on these devices. I would be willing to bet neck disc injuries will be way higher after a few more decades of electronic culture
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As an aside, I don't recall any other season where the Mets, or really any other team, was beset by this number of significant injuries.
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Thanks for posting
He's been hot, though, and I think he's done a good job getting back to that. .316 BA in July and has an active 10 game hit streak going.
But given the Mets dearth of starting pitching, they obviously would have been better off with Matz THIS YEAR.
But Mets were probably not going to resign him so they would have nothing after this season.
And what a bullet they dodged with Bauer. Sandy used the space to sign Walker, Pillar and Villar
I also think using cell phones and a mouse adds to this rash of injuries. These guys are on the phone ten hours a day. I’ve gotten tendinitis in my upper arm from using a computer during the last year when I have been remote. Body is just not meant to be on these devices. I would be willing to bet neck disc injuries will be way higher after a few more decades of electronic culture
its a way to manage his workload from the shortened season last year while not having to be careful during the mnore important games
He's fun to watch so far...
3-3, Alonso is hot! 9-game hit streak now, and up to 22 bombs. Guy is atill going to get to 40, even with the bad start, tell me I'm wrong!
That's really unfortunate and I'm kind of shocked.
That was vintage 2019 McNeil
That was vintage 2019 McNeil
Great point. That's a ground out to 2nd earlier in the year when he was over-swinging. Love to see this.
Doesn't take much for me. Lmk if you saw it, too.
Doesn't take much for me. Lmk if you saw it, too.
Bouncy bouncy?
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Top of 7th, right before the first of the two 1-2 pitches to Springer, and look behind home plate. :)
Doesn't take much for me. Lmk if you saw it, too.
Bouncy bouncy?
Yessum!
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his stuff is filthy - wish he'd worth with someone like Pedro who was very cerebral on the mound - or deGrom.
Huge. Big performance striking out Springer, Semien, and Bichette!
Love it.
Huge. Big performance striking out Springer, Semien, and Bichette!
Love it.
Good thing McNeil rested those legs ;)
I'd love to add Kimbrel, but if Diaz pitches like that do you really need Kimbrel? who has another year.
And with uncertainty around deGrom I'd would only add incrementally at low cost.
Still would like to see Brad Branch back
He’s ready
Still would like to see Brad Branch back
Hill has pitched out of the bullpen plenty before. 2 straight seasons early in his career. He is the second lefty out of the pen if enough starters are back. If you have a SP injured in the playoffs, could easily step in there too. He will be a valuable piece going forward.
I think it was Eric in LI, who was calling for Mike Minor, because he can step in and pitch in the rotation, and go into the bullpen in the playoffs. Hill is exactly this type of move, but better if healthy imo. Also cost them really nothing. I was floored they got him.
Really excellent series win against a tough team. Lovely day!
Rojas should have pinch hit for him in the 5th with two on. I know he is worried about preserving the pen. But it was fairly predictable that Hill was going to struggle third time through that murderers row of RH hitters
Rojas should have pinch hit for him in the 5th with two on. I know he is worried about preserving the pen. But it was fairly predictable that Hill was going to struggle third time through that murderers row of RH hitters
I agree, but they’ve also got a doubleheader tomorrow, and one will probably be a bullpen game
He’s ready
This is fantastic but why did they stop him at 3 innings?? He actually threw LESS pitches today than he did in his last outing. Frustrating.
Either way, it looks like he will be re-joining the Mets and be in the rotation going forward.
Thank God.
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Carlos Carrasco's "stuff was great" today, according to Luis Rojas, in his start for Syracuse. An industry source told us earlier to expect Carrasco pitching for the Mets for his next turn.
Walker
Megill
Carrasco
Hill
Its at least a full rotation after we get passed this damned doubleheader and Tuesday.
Then hopefully deGrom in 10 days pushing Hill to the pen.
That would certainly work if things go as planned. I bet they trade for another SP though.
Got what you would expect from Hill. The rest of the team rallied for the win
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6ks but most importantly 32 of 38 for strikes
He’s ready
This is fantastic but why did they stop him at 3 innings?? He actually threw LESS pitches today than he did in his last outing. Frustrating.
Either way, it looks like he will be re-joining the Mets and be in the rotation going forward.
Thank God.
I mean I would think it’s bc they want him up in the rotation this week.
he's a rental, but a good one.
LAD and SDP reportedly interested
feel bad for the kid, at least it's not in NY where he'd probably be asked about it 15 times a day.
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Sources: Adam Frazier is being traded to the San Diego Padres, pending medicals. 3 players are going to the Pittsburgh Pirates. First reported: @JeffPassan
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Walker
Megill
Carrasco
Hill
Its at least a full rotation after we get passed this damned doubleheader and Tuesday.
Then hopefully deGrom in 10 days pushing Hill to the pen.
That would certainly work if things go as planned. I bet they trade for another SP though.
wouldnt be surprised if they do a modified 6 man rotation once everyone is healthy too
feel bad for the kid, at least it's not in NY where he'd probably be asked about it 15 times a day.
Wow, imagine if he just can't hit ML pitching?
You have to believe this isn't going to last, right?
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3 for 31 (.097 average) with 15 K's and 3 BB's since his recall (including 0 for 3 with a K so far today).
feel bad for the kid, at least it's not in NY where he'd probably be asked about it 15 times a day.
Wow, imagine if he just can't hit ML pitching?
You have to believe this isn't going to last, right?
no, it won't last. I seriously doubt it lasts.
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3 for 31 (.097 average) with 15 K's and 3 BB's since his recall (including 0 for 3 with a K so far today).
feel bad for the kid, at least it's not in NY where he'd probably be asked about it 15 times a day.
Wow, imagine if he just can't hit ML pitching?
You have to believe this isn't going to last, right?
no, it won't last. I seriously doubt it lasts.
But if you're a Mariners' fan, are you in panic mode yet? If you're not, you're close, right? This is 123 PAs and he's hitting .099.
Kelenic is similar in age (a little younger) to Tatis, Acuna, Soto - and those three all have achieved a lot already, and Kelenic is struggling massively.
Like I said I still think he'll be great, - he was crushing it in AAA after being sent down (over a 1.0 OPS) - but I wouldn't be surprised to see some fans frustrated and Kelenic maybe even letting some doubt start to creep in.
this guy was supposed to be the next Trout (or Trout-like).
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The New York #Mets have been talking with the Chicago #Cubs about many players but one name that keeps coming up is lefty reliever Andrew Chafin. The 31-year-old lefty has a 2.06 ERA through 39.1 innings with a 37:12 strikeout to walk ratio.
Buster Olney on SNB says he thinks the Mets gets one of Trevor Story, Kris Bryant or Javy Baez.
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#Twins starter Michael Pineda is drawing trade interest ahead of Friday's deadline, source says. Pineda, 32, will be a free agent after the season. His start Monday against the #Tigers will be watched closely by the industry. @MLB @MLBNetwork
Buster Olney on SNB says he thinks the Mets gets one of Trevor Story, Kris Bryant or Javy Baez.
Yes, because SS is a big need. Get all three and have the four SS offense.
I think Buster needs to put down the crack pipe
It would hurt bad to give up Ginn + Vientos for a rental but it may be necessary.
Random thought but if they do trade for a SP, I think I'd rather give up Peterson than Ginn, or at least I'd consider it. One would think he has more value since he can slot in to someone's rotation to start next year than Ginn who is still a few years away (which basically negates the age difference).
If they re-sign Scherzer particularly. They would still have deGrom, Scherzer, Walker, Carrasco, Megill, Lucchesi, Yamamoto for next year. And that’s without resigning a Thor, Stroman or anything else. It would hurt losing Vientos, but you have to do it, particularly since they are trading for depth there. If you consider Vientos a 1B/DH, they have Alonso/Smith, etc.
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Some Max Scherzer trade odds:
New York Mets 3/1
Los Angeles Dodgers 7/2
Milwaukee Brewers 15/4
New York Yankees 9/2
Houston Astros 5/1
Boston Red Sox 6/1
Oakland Athletics 7/1
(From Bet Online.)
If they re-sign Scherzer particularly. They would still have deGrom, Scherzer, Walker, Carrasco, Megill, Lucchesi, Yamamoto for next year. And that’s without resigning a Thor, Stroman or anything else. It would hurt losing Vientos, but you have to do it, particularly since they are trading for depth there. If you consider Vientos a 1B/DH, they have Alonso/Smith, etc.
this basically lines up with how I'm thinking. I also think I'd much rather Sherzer than Berrios. I'd rather trade value for the better player than for extra years of control (that can be bought with cash).
I do think the idea of eating cash in Donaldson to pay down the Berrios price is interesting though. If you can get Berrios cheaper than Scherzer because you are taking back Donaldson's $50m (which fangraphs values as equivalent to a 60 grade prospect - so more valuable than any prospect in our system except Alvarez) you have to think about it even if it's nauseating to think about the $40m going to Donaldson/Cano in the 2 seasons after this one.