Mets are up 8 on both the Phillies and Braves. A series win on the road vs. the Giants would be huge, but hard to expect it with essentially their 9th starter going. Fortunately, Braves and Phillies play each other next two days. So, even with a loss, the Mets either lose only 1/2 game to them (if the teams split), or they pick up ground on one of them if there is a split.
The weekend series against the Phillies is the one they need to win.
any series can go any way so while yes the games in the philly series count double, who knows what's going to transpire. there are lots of ways to drop a series and it's just bad luck and you move on. wheeler throws a no hitter or something and you tip your cap.
the worst way to lose are late losses against your BP and in this case 2 of their best relievers. Those games have a way of lingering and can propel teams to extended bad stretches where nothing the offense or starter does feels like it's safe from an emotionally draining bp implosion. the 2019 and 2021 seasons folded for good on Diaz blow saves in early September.
Mangum 3-5, steal. Nice game from Vientos (HR) but also committed his 9th error (26 games at 3b).
Connor Grey with an effective outing for Syracuse. 6 innings 4 hits 0 runs 0 walks 2 k's. Locke St. John not so good... 1.1 innings 4 hits 3 runs 0 walks 1 k
Don't see them as a match prospect-wise, unless they empty out their system. Cartaya is their only top 50 prospect, and the Nationals just traded for Ruiz. Guess they could move Cartaya to 1B/DH, but I'd have to imagine the Nationals could get more elsewhere.
I'd love the Mets, but same issue with Alvarez. Baty/Mauricio/plus is likely not enough. Honestly, best matchup on team willing to take on salary plus having the prospects is the Yankees (though they have gotten more salary-conscious lately). Even keeping Volpe, the Yankees could center a package around Peraza/Dominguez.
Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
"This is the best farm system in baseball, with roughly 10 guys who’d be on a global top 150 (note to my editors: NO) and a whole different kind of depth — their “depth” guys aren’t depth guys for a major-league team, but prospects who have real upside and are just further away or higher-variance than the guys in their top 10."
he is on the Dodgers #7 prospect who recently debuted
"The Dodgers’ system is hilarious; I see at least four other guys who had a credible argument to be on the top 100 or this just-missed list. Pepiot has an 80 changeup, one of the best pitches of its type in baseball right now, along with an above-average fastball, although he didn’t dominate left-handed batters last year as you’d expect for someone with a change or splitter of that caliber. "
So yeah, sadly if they want Soto they are in a great position to do so, especially with Bauer's money off the books.
Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
Yankees aren't spending 800 million on Judge/Soto. The Dodgers can send 4 top 150 prospects and keep trucking. Their pipeline is incredible
wouldn't trade Juan Soto but if if I'm the Nats and I get back 4-5 of
of Cartaya, Miller, Pepiot, Bruns, Pages, Busch, Ramos, Doncon, Vargas and then maybe drop Strasburg on them, that's not a bad way to jumpstart a rebuild
Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
Yankees aren't spending 800 million on Judge/Soto. The Dodgers can send 4 top 150 prospects and keep trucking. Their pipeline is incredible
I wouldn't do that if I were the Nationals. But they haven't made the best decisions lately, either.
kid like Wilman Diaz just got 3 million to sign and was one of the top IFA's last season, the Dodgers are a true pipeline, one the Mets should only hope to emulate.
kid like Wilman Diaz just got 3 million to sign and was one of the top IFA's last season, the Dodgers are a true pipeline, one the Mets should only hope to emulate.
I don't disagree with you there. They are the best organization in baseball. I just don't see the high-end talent to land a Soto, even for a year and a half, without emptying the top of the farm. If we are talking a deadline deal next year, that's a different issue. If I'm the Nationals and can't sign Soto long-term, I'm looking at other teams before the Dodgers because I'd favor higher quality at the top.
just because he was bombed but now you see why the Mets were in no rush to call up Szapucki. Velocity fluctuates, 2 pitches, stuff doesn't hold up later in games. I don't think he ever fully recovered from his TJ. Sad.
Potential Szapucki replacement Jordan Yamamoto is pitching right now for @BKCyclones
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
Potential Szapucki replacement Jordan Yamamoto is pitching right now for @BKCyclones
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
Yamamoto just began his rehab, he won't be up soon but Megill is estimated out another 10-14 days (that's their hope).
Potential Szapucki replacement Jordan Yamamoto is pitching right now for @BKCyclones
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
Yamamoto just began his rehab, he won't be up soon but Megill is estimated out another 10-14 days (that's their hope).
Yeah, I got that. I had thought Szapucki was called up for a spot start, just because the order was out of whack because of the doubleheader. Wouldn't Williams just step in as the 5th guy until Megill is back? Williams is pitching in relief today, so I'm also confused as to why they could just start Williams today, even if it was a short start. They couldn't have thought they were getting much out of Szapucki, could they?
too am confused why it wasn't just Williams today. As I've said... Szapucki over 7 starts only went 22 innings so what was the best realistic case? 4 inning? What am I not understanding? Williams will almost certainly get the next "Szapucki" start. They hope Megill can throw a bullpen this weekend and then a rehab start early-mid next week.
Yamamoto's 2nd full inning not going as well as the first. Strikeout, HR to 2021 Rays 2nd round pick Kyle Manzardo, walk, strikeout of former @mets minor leaguer Matt Dyer (Rich Hill trade), lineout. 2.1 innings 1 hit 1 run 1 walk 4 k's #Mets
too am confused why it wasn't just Williams today. As I've said... Szapucki over 7 starts only went 22 innings so what was the best realistic case? 4 inning? What am I not understanding? Williams will almost certainly get the next "Szapucki" start. They hope Megill can throw a bullpen this weekend and then a rehab start early-mid next week.
agree very weird decision. trying to grab an extra start from someone before inserting megill i guess, but i dont see what the rush was to get williams into the pen.
Daniel Johnson actually appeared in the futures game not too long ago. I don't know that a ton separates Johnson/Lee/Plummer as potential 4th OF with AAAA player downsides
but dont see why they just didn't start Williams, and limit his innings. They obviously thought he was ready to throw 50+ pitches. Szapucki hasn;t shown enough to be rewarded with a start.
a little longer, and Williams being asked to be our #5, he was on short rest. They are likely trying to stretch him out more with every start he makes, so starting him today early would have thrown a wrench in that.
But I agree, if they were considering pitching him today anyway, he should have just started the game.
But I still have hope he might turn into a decent middle reliever...
So much for that experiment. How is Yamamoto doing?
Rehabbing
Yamamoto's 2nd full inning not going as well as the first. Strikeout, HR to 2021 Rays 2nd round pick Kyle Manzardo, walk, strikeout of former @mets minor leaguer Matt Dyer (Rich Hill trade), lineout. 2.1 innings 1 hit 1 run 1 walk 4 k's #Mets
But I still have hope he might turn into a decent middle reliever...
So much for that experiment. How is Yamamoto doing?
Rehabbing
Yamamoto's 2nd full inning not going as well as the first. Strikeout, HR to 2021 Rays 2nd round pick Kyle Manzardo, walk, strikeout of former @mets minor leaguer Matt Dyer (Rich Hill trade), lineout. 2.1 innings 1 hit 1 run 1 walk 4 k's #Mets
Thanks We need him as an alternative to Williams, because Szapucki is certainly not IT!
The weekend series against the Phillies is the one they need to win.
any series can go any way so while yes the games in the philly series count double, who knows what's going to transpire. there are lots of ways to drop a series and it's just bad luck and you move on. wheeler throws a no hitter or something and you tip your cap.
the worst way to lose are late losses against your BP and in this case 2 of their best relievers. Those games have a way of lingering and can propel teams to extended bad stretches where nothing the offense or starter does feels like it's safe from an emotionally draining bp implosion. the 2019 and 2021 seasons folded for good on Diaz blow saves in early September.
Connor Grey with an effective outing for Syracuse. 6 innings 4 hits 0 runs 0 walks 2 k's. Locke St. John not so good... 1.1 innings 4 hits 3 runs 0 walks 1 k
I know some have claimed he has changed and every closer blows saves. But they are really trying to convince themselves.
This is weird placement for this take. Before last night he allowed 11 hits and 4 ERs for the season. He's been excellent.
Wilmer doubles, Yaz walks - Szapucki in a little bit of trouble.
Wilmer doubles, Yaz walks - Szapucki in a little bit of trouble.
and gives up a 3 run HR
He used to have a nice smooth, quick motion.
Now it’s slow and deliberate, and a 14 year old can time his motion.
Fix it, and you’ve got a good arm. Don’t fix it, and it’s BP. Today shows it n
Don't see them as a match prospect-wise, unless they empty out their system. Cartaya is their only top 50 prospect, and the Nationals just traded for Ruiz. Guess they could move Cartaya to 1B/DH, but I'd have to imagine the Nationals could get more elsewhere.
I'd love the Mets, but same issue with Alvarez. Baty/Mauricio/plus is likely not enough. Honestly, best matchup on team willing to take on salary plus having the prospects is the Yankees (though they have gotten more salary-conscious lately). Even keeping Volpe, the Yankees could center a package around Peraza/Dominguez.
"This is the best farm system in baseball, with roughly 10 guys who’d be on a global top 150 (note to my editors: NO) and a whole different kind of depth — their “depth” guys aren’t depth guys for a major-league team, but prospects who have real upside and are just further away or higher-variance than the guys in their top 10."
"The Dodgers’ system is hilarious; I see at least four other guys who had a credible argument to be on the top 100 or this just-missed list. Pepiot has an 80 changeup, one of the best pitches of its type in baseball right now, along with an above-average fastball, although he didn’t dominate left-handed batters last year as you’d expect for someone with a change or splitter of that caliber. "
So yeah, sadly if they want Soto they are in a great position to do so, especially with Bauer's money off the books.
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Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
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Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
Yankees aren't spending 800 million on Judge/Soto. The Dodgers can send 4 top 150 prospects and keep trucking. Their pipeline is incredible
of Cartaya, Miller, Pepiot, Bruns, Pages, Busch, Ramos, Doncon, Vargas and then maybe drop Strasburg on them, that's not a bad way to jumpstart a rebuild
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Keith Law ranks 5 Dodgers prospects in the top 76 and 3 in his top 53, he also had 3 in his "just missed" in his top 100 so if they wanted Soto they have the ammo to do so.
Thus my point in saying the Dodgers would have to empty out their system. If I'm the Nationals, and the headliner is Bobby Miller or a Cartaya (who will have to move positions, or else push Ruiz elsewhere), I'm demanding 5-6 of your other top prospects. I'd think the Yankees could put together a better package, particularly if they include Volpe.
Yankees aren't spending 800 million on Judge/Soto. The Dodgers can send 4 top 150 prospects and keep trucking. Their pipeline is incredible
I wouldn't do that if I were the Nationals. But they haven't made the best decisions lately, either.
I don't disagree with you there. They are the best organization in baseball. I just don't see the high-end talent to land a Soto, even for a year and a half, without emptying the top of the farm. If we are talking a deadline deal next year, that's a different issue. If I'm the Nationals and can't sign Soto long-term, I'm looking at other teams before the Dodgers because I'd favor higher quality at the top.
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
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Potential Szapucki replacement Jordan Yamamoto is pitching right now for @BKCyclones
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
Yamamoto just began his rehab, he won't be up soon but Megill is estimated out another 10-14 days (that's their hope).
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Potential Szapucki replacement Jordan Yamamoto is pitching right now for @BKCyclones
They won't need a replacement at this time, will they? Wasn't this a spot start? Mets still have Cookie, Bassitt, Walker, Peterson, Williams. I would think they just slot Williams in there.
Yamamoto just began his rehab, he won't be up soon but Megill is estimated out another 10-14 days (that's their hope).
Yeah, I got that. I had thought Szapucki was called up for a spot start, just because the order was out of whack because of the doubleheader. Wouldn't Williams just step in as the 5th guy until Megill is back? Williams is pitching in relief today, so I'm also confused as to why they could just start Williams today, even if it was a short start. They couldn't have thought they were getting much out of Szapucki, could they?
agree very weird decision. trying to grab an extra start from someone before inserting megill i guess, but i dont see what the rush was to get williams into the pen.
But I agree, if they were considering pitching him today anyway, he should have just started the game.
Coming into today, Mets offense is now:
1st in fWAR
4th in wRC+
2nd in runs
But still enjoyable. Such a beautiful park.Mets are missing three starters and I have a very difficult schedule on June
So much for that experiment. How is Yamamoto doing?
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But I still have hope he might turn into a decent middle reliever...
So much for that experiment. How is Yamamoto doing?
Rehabbing
Yamamoto's 2nd full inning not going as well as the first. Strikeout, HR to 2021 Rays 2nd round pick Kyle Manzardo, walk, strikeout of former @mets minor leaguer Matt Dyer (Rich Hill trade), lineout. 2.1 innings 1 hit 1 run 1 walk 4 k's #Mets
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But I still have hope he might turn into a decent middle reliever...
So much for that experiment. How is Yamamoto doing?
Rehabbing
Yamamoto's 2nd full inning not going as well as the first. Strikeout, HR to 2021 Rays 2nd round pick Kyle Manzardo, walk, strikeout of former @mets minor leaguer Matt Dyer (Rich Hill trade), lineout. 2.1 innings 1 hit 1 run 1 walk 4 k's #Mets
Thanks We need him as an alternative to Williams, because Szapucki is certainly not IT!
Connor Grey looks to be next in line, especially since he pitched today