Jazz Chisholm – SS
Isan Diaz – 2B
Jesus Aguilar – 1B
Lewis Brinson – CF
Brian Anderson – 3B
Jorge Alfaro – LF
Bryan De La Cruz – RF
Alex Jackson – C
Zach Thompson – RHP
The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
He can certainly give each player a rest day a week, along with D Smith (with Mcneil).
The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
He can certainly give each player a rest day a week, along with D Smith (with Mcneil).
No. Not me, only if they "need" it. In a pennant race. All important games the rest of the way and I need to play my big bats every day. Keep in mind Báex and Lindor are also GG'ers. You're keeping that group together. This is overthinking it.
You just can't take one out of those 3 or 4 bats out of the lineup 3-4 times a week for Guillorme. And I like Luis.
They can, at this point it's a function of lengthening him put and not having him pitch the third time through the order, particularly with the top of the order coming up with RISP. If he gets a double play out of the Panik AB, I think he gets the 6th.
But remember, Carrasco only went three innings in his rehab starts, I think 4 IP in his first start for the Mets, so they are still stretching him out.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
I can get behind letting a player hit their way out of a slump
But Conforto is weeeeelllllllll past that. He’s a severe detriment to the team at this point. A literal zero. Rojas had no problem sitting McCann earlier in the season. Not sure why it’s different for Conforto.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
sucks up and down the lineup. Batter after batter swinging at pitches out of the strike zone. Pitchers know they don’t need to throw strikes to get them to swing.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
But the offense was horrible then and has continued to be horrible. I don’t know much about who took Chili’s place but it’s apparent that they didn’t change a single thing. Which is disappointing. If you are going to fire someone then you sure as hell better change something. I’m not into firing someone for nothing.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
The guy is a stud. He'll be pitching into the 7th and possibly 8th before too long.
Hill is mostly a 5 IP.
But mostly it's not about CAN a pitcher go deeper in games, but how managers are using analytics that say it's better to bring in the bullpen for the third time through the order.
It's the way games are being managed, not actual physical limitations on guys
In Megill's case, he runs up his pitch count a lot, so he's probably more of a 5 IP right now until he can get more efficient.
But the offense was horrible then and has continued to be horrible. I don’t know much about who took Chili’s place but it’s apparent that they didn’t change a single thing. Which is disappointing. If you are going to fire someone then you sure as hell better change something. I’m not into firing someone for nothing.
honestly coop, I think pitchers just figured our guys out and this current crop of players (except Alonso-McNeil) aren't good enough to make adjustments on their own and still be as good.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
Look at what Phils traded for Gibson
I don't mind them giving up PCA, prospects are essentially just lottery tickets. My main issue with the Baez trade is that I feel it will only marginally benefit the Mets once Lindor comes back. He is a big name but if you objectivley look at his offensive metrics, he is worse in most categories than Davis and McNeil. Dude homered as I was typing this lol. His glove at second will be what benefits them most when Lindor returns. I know a pitcher would have cost a lot, but in my opinion not adding a pitcher nearly equates to surrendering any chance of winning this year.
But the offense was horrible then and has continued to be horrible. I don’t know much about who took Chili’s place but it’s apparent that they didn’t change a single thing. Which is disappointing. If you are going to fire someone then you sure as hell better change something. I’m not into firing someone for nothing.
honestly coop, I think pitchers just figured our guys out and this current crop of players (except Alonso-McNeil) aren't good enough to make adjustments on their own and still be as good.
Totally agree, but that’s what we have coaches for. And when you have an entire lineup underperforming, that’s on them too. And it’s been the entire season.
I know that people don’t put much stock in managers/coaches making any impact on wins and losses…I wholeheartedly disagree. They play a massive role in the success of a team. Maybe it’s an approach thing. Who knows.
BUT - we know that things can turn on a dime in sports. Hopefully that happens here. Maybe Baez is just what they need - a brash player that can be a jolt of lightning for them.
I don't mind them giving up PCA, prospects are essentially just lottery tickets. My main issue with the Baez trade is that I feel it will only marginally benefit the Mets once Lindor comes back. He is a big name but if you objectivley look at his offensive metrics, he is worse in most categories than Davis and McNeil. Dude homered as I was typing this lol. His glove at second will be what benefits them most when Lindor returns. I know a pitcher would have cost a lot, but in my opinion not adding a pitcher nearly equates to surrendering any chance of winning this year.
there were arguably only 2 SP traded appreciably better than what they have. Scherzer refused to come here and Berrios would have cost a ton (what was the rumor Dom + Mauricio?). They inquired on both and rightfully passed on Berrios at that price.
Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
Look at what Phils traded for Gibson
I don't mind them giving up PCA, prospects are essentially just lottery tickets. My main issue with the Baez trade is that I feel it will only marginally benefit the Mets once Lindor comes back. He is a big name but if you objectivley look at his offensive metrics, he is worse in most categories than Davis and McNeil. Dude homered as I was typing this lol. His glove at second will be what benefits them most when Lindor returns. I know a pitcher would have cost a lot, but in my opinion not adding a pitcher nearly equates to surrendering any chance of winning this year.
There's talk Baez will go to 3B once Lindor returns. Mcneil's best position is 2B and they don't want to move him.
Is the difference in this game. Not just for the homer, but the amazing slide at the plate when he was dead to rights. There's only a few guys in baseball that makes that play.
To me, Báez, even though he has his dowside (OBP/K-rate), is EXACTLY what this team needs. Remember he has a ring, as well. A guy who's been where the Mets want to go. And he brings an attitude that frankly I think this team needs. A little edge has been missing. We all know what they say about nice guys.
I hope they extend him.
it sounds like mcneil's defense the past couple days made them
reconsider moving him to 3rd. I'd love to see a Lindor/Baez double play combo but Baez has experience playing 3b well and I think he'd do better shifting there in season than McNeil. Good to have good options though. Especially since JDD's hand sounds like it may hinder him the rest of the year.
Is the difference in this game. Not just for the homer, but the amazing slide at the plate when he was dead to rights. There's only a few guys in baseball that makes that play.
To me, Báez, even though he has his dowside (OBP/K-rate), is EXACTLY what this team needs. Remember he has a ring, as well. A guy who's been where the Mets want to go. And he brings an attitude that frankly I think this team needs. A little edge has been missing. We all know what they say about nice guys.
I hope they extend him.
Agreed. imo he impacts the game in a lot more ways than Bryant would have. So while we were all resigned to the possibility of some kind of less than PCA package for Bryant as a pure rental (JDD, Ginn, Palmer, Vientos), Baez delivers a lot more impact for the higher cost of acquisition. And his flexibility makes him a candidate to extend.
because Villar needs to go back to the bench as soon as possible. JD should be playing third base every damn day. My god, its not like we couldnt use a effing .900 OPS bat right now in the lineup.
And when Lindor comes back they better figure out some sort of a rotation. Play McNeil at 2B, RF, and LF. Play Baez at 3B and 2B. Rotate Dom and Conforto in and out. And keep JD's bat in the lineup as often as possible.
Conforto has quietly been getting some good ABs lately. Nice to see him get a couple of hits out of it tonight, but he's really taking good swings right now.
his average exit velocity is exactly the same as it was last year and his hard hit rate is up.
His xwoba this year is .349 and was .374 last year. That's not a very big difference.
his K rate is down 2%.
walk rate is up 3%.
so what's making this season so terrible compared to last year?
last year his BABIP was .412 (ridiculously high, highest in MLB last year and next closest was .396).
this year his BABIP is .242 coming into tonights game (would be 8th lowest in MLB among qualifiers).
when the hits were falling in last year he hit .322.
with hits not falling in this year he is hitting .197.
and again on the exact same average exit velocity and a higher hard hit %. Sometimes the defense is right where they need to be. But generally in baseball things even out close to the norms.
Could've pinch hit for Nido with McCann with a lefty in the game and runners on.
McCann has about an .850 OPS vs lefties this year, Nido about .650.
Now it's a 2-run game. Could've easily had a 4 run lead or more here.
Nido had a good AB. Swung at strikes, worked the count. He just got beat with a fastball .
No bro. He swung at balls way out of the strikezone.
Anyway, it was a poor decision regardless of how good an AB he had. Ultimately Nido didn't produce when you have a legit hitter against lefties on your bench.
Jazz Chisholm – SS
Isan Diaz – 2B
Jesus Aguilar – 1B
Lewis Brinson – CF
Brian Anderson – 3B
Jorge Alfaro – LF
Bryan De La Cruz – RF
Alex Jackson – C
Zach Thompson – RHP
Not that I want it but I could see Mets FO going there since he was not Sandy/Scott's pick and a scapegoat will be needed.
Not that I want it but I could see Mets FO going there since he was not Sandy/Scott's pick and a scapegoat will be needed.
Sure but it wont happen in season. Offseason.
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Not that I want it but I could see Mets FO going there since he was not Sandy/Scott's pick and a scapegoat will be needed.
Sure but it wont happen in season. Offseason.
agreed
CF Nimmo
SS Lindor
1B Alonso
LF Smith
2B Baez
3B McNeil
RF Conforto
C Nido/Mccann
P
(move them around as you please)
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
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The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
He can certainly give each player a rest day a week, along with D Smith (with Mcneil).
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The Mets need guys who work the count and get on base. Guillorme has an OBP over 400 this year and last, and he is walking more than he strikes out. He doesn’t hit for power, but getting on base is still an essential skill. Plus his defense is usually excellent.
Who are you benching for Guillorme (currently on IL)?
You can't. You're not benching McNeil, Báez, or Lindor.
He can certainly give each player a rest day a week, along with D Smith (with Mcneil).
No. Not me, only if they "need" it. In a pennant race. All important games the rest of the way and I need to play my big bats every day. Keep in mind Báex and Lindor are also GG'ers. You're keeping that group together. This is overthinking it.
You just can't take one out of those 3 or 4 bats out of the lineup 3-4 times a week for Guillorme. And I like Luis.
They can, at this point it's a function of lengthening him put and not having him pitch the third time through the order, particularly with the top of the order coming up with RISP. If he gets a double play out of the Panik AB, I think he gets the 6th.
But remember, Carrasco only went three innings in his rehab starts, I think 4 IP in his first start for the Mets, so they are still stretching him out.
Come on bats. Please wake up.
and trade who?
Chilli Davis was a scapegoat. should have kept him
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Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
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Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
Look at what Phils traded for Gibson
Hill is mostly a 5 IP.
But mostly it's not about CAN a pitcher go deeper in games, but how managers are using analytics that say it's better to bring in the bullpen for the third time through the order.
It's the way games are being managed, not actual physical limitations on guys
In Megill's case, he runs up his pitch count a lot, so he's probably more of a 5 IP right now until he can get more efficient.
honestly coop, I think pitchers just figured our guys out and this current crop of players (except Alonso-McNeil) aren't good enough to make adjustments on their own and still be as good.
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Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
Look at what Phils traded for Gibson
I don't mind them giving up PCA, prospects are essentially just lottery tickets. My main issue with the Baez trade is that I feel it will only marginally benefit the Mets once Lindor comes back. He is a big name but if you objectivley look at his offensive metrics, he is worse in most categories than Davis and McNeil. Dude homered as I was typing this lol. His glove at second will be what benefits them most when Lindor returns. I know a pitcher would have cost a lot, but in my opinion not adding a pitcher nearly equates to surrendering any chance of winning this year.
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But the offense was horrible then and has continued to be horrible. I don’t know much about who took Chili’s place but it’s apparent that they didn’t change a single thing. Which is disappointing. If you are going to fire someone then you sure as hell better change something. I’m not into firing someone for nothing.
honestly coop, I think pitchers just figured our guys out and this current crop of players (except Alonso-McNeil) aren't good enough to make adjustments on their own and still be as good.
Totally agree, but that’s what we have coaches for. And when you have an entire lineup underperforming, that’s on them too. And it’s been the entire season.
I know that people don’t put much stock in managers/coaches making any impact on wins and losses…I wholeheartedly disagree. They play a massive role in the success of a team. Maybe it’s an approach thing. Who knows.
BUT - we know that things can turn on a dime in sports. Hopefully that happens here. Maybe Baez is just what they need - a brash player that can be a jolt of lightning for them.
there were arguably only 2 SP traded appreciably better than what they have. Scherzer refused to come here and Berrios would have cost a ton (what was the rumor Dom + Mauricio?). They inquired on both and rightfully passed on Berrios at that price.
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Simply is not capable of carrying this team to the postseason. They basically have three guys who can go past five innings, one of whom is out till september. It feels like until relativly recently they did a couple bullpen games a week. The bullpen will crumble under that workload. The lineup underperforming only cements their status as a mediocre at best team. Ive hated the Baez trade since the second it was announced, it was a boneheaded move not to add a decent starting pitcher who can at least eat some innings.
and trade who?
Someone like Michael Pineda could have been a good pickup. I can't imagine Pineda would fetch that much of a pricetag. Perhaps Arrietta could have been traded for as well, idk what Chicago would have took for him. You are correct that the SP market was shit but it did not make sense not to add anyone(except this Williams guy who is in AAA). They need an innings eater, not an ace. Now they dont have either.
no who do the Mets trade?
bc if you didn't like PCA for Baez I don't think you'd be fond of seeing what it would have taken to get Pineda either.
Look at what Phils traded for Gibson
I don't mind them giving up PCA, prospects are essentially just lottery tickets. My main issue with the Baez trade is that I feel it will only marginally benefit the Mets once Lindor comes back. He is a big name but if you objectivley look at his offensive metrics, he is worse in most categories than Davis and McNeil. Dude homered as I was typing this lol. His glove at second will be what benefits them most when Lindor returns. I know a pitcher would have cost a lot, but in my opinion not adding a pitcher nearly equates to surrendering any chance of winning this year.
There's talk Baez will go to 3B once Lindor returns. Mcneil's best position is 2B and they don't want to move him.
To me, Báez, even though he has his dowside (OBP/K-rate), is EXACTLY what this team needs. Remember he has a ring, as well. A guy who's been where the Mets want to go. And he brings an attitude that frankly I think this team needs. A little edge has been missing. We all know what they say about nice guys.
I hope they extend him.
To me, Báez, even though he has his dowside (OBP/K-rate), is EXACTLY what this team needs. Remember he has a ring, as well. A guy who's been where the Mets want to go. And he brings an attitude that frankly I think this team needs. A little edge has been missing. We all know what they say about nice guys.
I hope they extend him.
Agreed. imo he impacts the game in a lot more ways than Bryant would have. So while we were all resigned to the possibility of some kind of less than PCA package for Bryant as a pure rental (JDD, Ginn, Palmer, Vientos), Baez delivers a lot more impact for the higher cost of acquisition. And his flexibility makes him a candidate to extend.
And when Lindor comes back they better figure out some sort of a rotation. Play McNeil at 2B, RF, and LF. Play Baez at 3B and 2B. Rotate Dom and Conforto in and out. And keep JD's bat in the lineup as often as possible.
Man could we use him right now...
McCann has about an .850 OPS vs lefties this year, Nido about .650.
Now it's a 2-run game. Could've easily had a 4 run lead or more here.
Man could we use him right now...
Conforto has quietly been getting some good ABs lately. Nice to see him get a couple of hits out of it tonight, but he's really taking good swings right now.
If you just stick him at second , you lose what makes him so special.
McCann has about an .850 OPS vs lefties this year, Nido about .650.
Now it's a 2-run game. Could've easily had a 4 run lead or more here.
Nido had a good AB. Swung at strikes, worked the count. He just got beat with a fastball .
his average exit velocity is exactly the same as it was last year and his hard hit rate is up.
His xwoba this year is .349 and was .374 last year. That's not a very big difference.
his K rate is down 2%.
walk rate is up 3%.
so what's making this season so terrible compared to last year?
last year his BABIP was .412 (ridiculously high, highest in MLB last year and next closest was .396).
this year his BABIP is .242 coming into tonights game (would be 8th lowest in MLB among qualifiers).
when the hits were falling in last year he hit .322.
with hits not falling in this year he is hitting .197.
and again on the exact same average exit velocity and a higher hard hit %. Sometimes the defense is right where they need to be. But generally in baseball things even out close to the norms.
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Could've pinch hit for Nido with McCann with a lefty in the game and runners on.
McCann has about an .850 OPS vs lefties this year, Nido about .650.
Now it's a 2-run game. Could've easily had a 4 run lead or more here.
Nido had a good AB. Swung at strikes, worked the count. He just got beat with a fastball .
No bro. He swung at balls way out of the strikezone.
Anyway, it was a poor decision regardless of how good an AB he had. Ultimately Nido didn't produce when you have a legit hitter against lefties on your bench.