He hasn’t been talked about a lot but other than Scherzer he is my favorite pickup this year. He is the perfect hitter for the 2 hole and seems like a great teammate and leader.
That's a good ranked list. Escobar has been such a brutal pick up. Glad to see that Buck is not only sitting him more, but when he does play him, he bats 8th.
He still provides a little pop and some decent D at 3B. He also didnt cost much. Glad he's mostly a bench guy now, but still dont really hate the move.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
yea but think about it, from a strategic standpoint it gives us a counter if teams bring in a LH to get Vogelbach out of the game. They know we will just switch to Ruff now so less of that thought process.
Also Ruff has been a force already so if we are truly in going for it mode it was a necessary trade.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
We desperately needed a RH hitter that hits lefties. This is a WS caliber roster. You dont screw around and "hope" Vientos can fill that role. Going after an established vet was absolutely the right move.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
They clearly dont believe in Vientos or would have brought him up countless times. Once Ruf was acquired, Vientos should have been traded for relief help
RE: I wonder what the 86's teams' record was at this point in the
That's a good ranked list. Escobar has been such a brutal pick up. Glad to see that Buck is not only sitting him more, but when he does play him, he bats 8th.
I know BVW was hamstrung by a bunch of broke shmucks but his lone contribution to the team was Diaz (whom if you remember was so bad at one point he was rumored to be on the trade block 2 years ago).
RE: RE: RE: I wonder what the 86's teams' record was at this point in the
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
Bassitt going 8 is a very big deal in terms of giving our pen a rest.
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
RE: RE: Naquin, vogelbach, and ruf are such dodgers-like pickups
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
RE: RE: RE: Naquin, vogelbach, and ruf are such dodgers-like pickups
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
Yup, it was downright offensive. This team feels relentless and professional. Up there with my favorite Mets teams to watch night in and night out. Really feels just locked in!
RE: RE: Naquin, vogelbach, and ruf are such dodgers-like pickups
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
that's a good point but i would still say the SP was better in 2015. harvey/jdg/thor were a 3 headed monster with crazy stuff and none had any injury issues. 2016 they regressed because of injuries so despite the stats i agree, would take this year's rotation.
RE: RE: RE: Naquin, vogelbach, and ruf are such dodgers-like pickups
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
agreed. last year there was no cohesive offensive strategy, likely because there were basically 4 different GMs. BVW's coaching staff was inherited because the sale closed after FA already began, Sandy was the temporary GM while they looked for a GM, Porter was the GM when they made the Lindor trade, and then Zack Scott became interim GM a few weeks before pitchers and catchers.
this year from the additions they made in FA, to buck, and through the moves they made at the deadline there's a cohesiveness that wasn't there last year.
"Looking ahead, the Mets’ schedule ranks as seventh easiest in MLB for the rest of the season, while the Braves’ upcoming agenda of games ranks as the 13th softest. The Phillies, who are hanging around and have been hot, play the ninth lightest schedule until the end of the season." Link - ( New Window )
RE: Mets’ Strength of Schedule Going Down The Stretch
"Looking ahead, the Mets’ schedule ranks as seventh easiest in MLB for the rest of the season, while the Braves’ upcoming agenda of games ranks as the 13th softest. The Phillies, who are hanging around and have been hot, play the ninth lightest schedule until the end of the season."
"Overall, the Braves’ competition over their last 52 games posts a .496 winning percentage, while the Mets will face teams with a combined .479 winning percentage, per Tankathon."
RE: RE: Mets’ Strength of Schedule Going Down The Stretch
"Looking ahead, the Mets’ schedule ranks as seventh easiest in MLB for the rest of the season, while the Braves’ upcoming agenda of games ranks as the 13th softest. The Phillies, who are hanging around and have been hot, play the ninth lightest schedule until the end of the season."
"Overall, the Braves’ competition over their last 52 games posts a .496 winning percentage, while the Mets will face teams with a combined .479 winning percentage, per Tankathon."
"The Mets have not had a losing month in 2022, with their 13-12 record in June their weakest month thus far. Since the All-Star break, the Mets are 13-4. The guys in orange and blue are also 35-18 at Citi Field, yet another reason home field advantage will be important."
"Mets Notes
The Mets have won 13 of their last 15 games, including four straight contests coming into Tuesday
Pete Alonso has reached base in 16 of his 17 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers since the All-Star break, hitting 9-for-10 (.900) in that stretch
Mets pitchers lead the majors with 1,048 strikeouts this season (a franchise record for the first 110 games of a season), and they've struck out 15 or more hitters in a game eight times this season
Jeff McNeil is currently riding an 11-game hitting streak, batting .404 with two homers, six doubles and eight runs scored during that time" Mets vs. Reds, Aug. 9 - ( New Window )
Weird. The stream I was watching had the radio announcers over the tv video.
He hasn’t been talked about a lot but other than Scherzer he is my favorite pickup this year. He is the perfect hitter for the 2 hole and seems like a great teammate and leader.
Vogelbach
Marte
Bassitt
Ottavino
Canha
Nyquin
Ruf
Givens
Escobar
Vogelbach
Marte
Bassitt
Ottavino
Canha
Nyquin
Ruf
Givens
Escobar
That's a good ranked list. Escobar has been such a brutal pick up. Glad to see that Buck is not only sitting him more, but when he does play him, he bats 8th.
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Weird. The stream I was watching had the radio announcers over the tv video.
That's an option on MLB.TV, so they may have been streaming that.
Now gotta secure the W for him and bullpen is nice and fresh tomorrow
Awesome pick up Sandy/Eppler
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
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Naquin triples, 2 runs score, and it's 5-0, Mets.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
Now gotta secure the W for him and bullpen is nice and fresh tomorrow
we are going to need them rested for the Phills, the bullseye is on the Mets right now.
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In comment 15775299 Dennis said
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Naquin triples, 2 runs score, and it's 5-0, Mets.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
yea but think about it, from a strategic standpoint it gives us a counter if teams bring in a LH to get Vogelbach out of the game. They know we will just switch to Ruff now so less of that thought process.
Also Ruff has been a force already so if we are truly in going for it mode it was a necessary trade.
13 i think
Poor Braves.
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In comment 15775299 Dennis said
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Naquin triples, 2 runs score, and it's 5-0, Mets.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
We desperately needed a RH hitter that hits lefties. This is a WS caliber roster. You dont screw around and "hope" Vientos can fill that role. Going after an established vet was absolutely the right move.
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Is that right?
13 i think
Thanks, Rory
I'll try to look it up.
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In comment 15775299 Dennis said
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Naquin triples, 2 runs score, and it's 5-0, Mets.
If you extrapolate from the last week, Eppler got good value, and did the right thing.
Still think Ruf was an overpay for someone who blocks Mark Vientos. Would have preferred getting involved with a trade for someone like Rasiel Iglesias instead.
They clearly dont believe in Vientos or would have brought him up countless times. Once Ruf was acquired, Vientos should have been traded for relief help
I'll try to look it up.
On 8/8/86, the 86 Mets were 71-35
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Season?
I'll try to look it up.
On 8/8/86, the 86 Mets were 71-35
And this year, 71-39.
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Scherzer
Vogelbach
Marte
Bassitt
Ottavino
Canha
Nyquin
Ruf
Givens
Escobar
That's a good ranked list. Escobar has been such a brutal pick up. Glad to see that Buck is not only sitting him more, but when he does play him, he bats 8th.
I know BVW was hamstrung by a bunch of broke shmucks but his lone contribution to the team was Diaz (whom if you remember was so bad at one point he was rumored to be on the trade block 2 years ago).
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In comment 15775318 Dennis said:
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Season?
I'll try to look it up.
On 8/8/86, the 86 Mets were 71-35
And this year, 71-39.
Mets now have the 2nd best record in the majors, only behind the Dodgers.
Remember when we were 10 games behind the Yankees?
906 over the last 15 games??
Snablats, I'm envious. I was in Seattle for 40 years and didn't get to see them in person.
906 over the last 15 games??
The stat was last 32 games actually
LOL.
Awesome pick up Sandy/Eppler
Sandy only makes the moves that fail; Eppler makes the ones that work.
Now pound PHI this weekend and bury them…
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coming through against his old team.
Awesome pick up Sandy/Eppler
Sandy only makes the moves that fail; Eppler makes the ones that work.
haha oh right, what was I thinking.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
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and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
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In comment 15775352 Eric on Li said:
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and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
Yup, it was downright offensive. This team feels relentless and professional. Up there with my favorite Mets teams to watch night in and night out. Really feels just locked in!
Quote:
and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
that's a good point but i would still say the SP was better in 2015. harvey/jdg/thor were a 3 headed monster with crazy stuff and none had any injury issues. 2016 they regressed because of injuries so despite the stats i agree, would take this year's rotation.
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In comment 15775352 Eric on Li said:
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and Marte has to be in contention for best year 1 of NYM free agent since Ventura. Not even sure who else is close.
here's some good perspective on this year's squad vs recent teams:
Quote:
New York Mets Stats
@NYMStats
Through 110 games:
2022: 71-39, 528 RS, 413 RA
2021: 57-53, 419 RS, 431 RA
2019: 54-56, 518 RS, 531 RA
2018: 46-64, 430 RS, 514 RA
2017: 50-60, 517 RS, 580 RA
2016: 56-54, 410 RS, 399 RA
2015: 59-51, 406 RS, 391 RA
pitching not quite on the 2015/2016 level but it possibly gets there with JDG back. i was surprised to see the 17 and 19 offenses were similarly productive but those groups also had some butchers in the field, this is the most fundamentally sound group since 99.
elsewhere JDD is off to a nice start with SFG and im glad he's getting an every day shot. 4 hits in his first 4 starts, 2 of them homers. that was a savvy trade by SFG. ruf is a better fit for what the mets need but they got a good player who is younger and will possibly outplay whatever ruf would have done for them this year (plus the other stuff).
I wouldn’t say the pitching is off from 15/16 by that stat. DH makes a difference in navigating NL lineups now. No more free outs.
Great point! Probably would need to look at comps vs league averages to compare year to year..
But I think one key takeaway is you need both the strong offense AND strong pitching to be elite.
In '15, the offense really took off in 2H which is why the team made it to the WS..
Last year, as we all knew, the offense was a massive problem. All we needed was offense on par with '19 and '20 and it was a playoff team
agreed. last year there was no cohesive offensive strategy, likely because there were basically 4 different GMs. BVW's coaching staff was inherited because the sale closed after FA already began, Sandy was the temporary GM while they looked for a GM, Porter was the GM when they made the Lindor trade, and then Zack Scott became interim GM a few weeks before pitchers and catchers.
this year from the additions they made in FA, to buck, and through the moves they made at the deadline there's a cohesiveness that wasn't there last year.
Link - ( New Window )
"Overall, the Braves’ competition over their last 52 games posts a .496 winning percentage, while the Mets will face teams with a combined .479 winning percentage, per Tankathon."
"Overall, the Braves’ competition over their last 52 games posts a .496 winning percentage, while the Mets will face teams with a combined .479 winning percentage, per Tankathon."
"The Mets have not had a losing month in 2022, with their 13-12 record in June their weakest month thus far. Since the All-Star break, the Mets are 13-4. The guys in orange and blue are also 35-18 at Citi Field, yet another reason home field advantage will be important."
The Mets have won 13 of their last 15 games, including four straight contests coming into Tuesday
Pete Alonso has reached base in 16 of his 17 plate appearances against left-handed pitchers since the All-Star break, hitting 9-for-10 (.900) in that stretch
Mets pitchers lead the majors with 1,048 strikeouts this season (a franchise record for the first 110 games of a season), and they've struck out 15 or more hitters in a game eight times this season
Jeff McNeil is currently riding an 11-game hitting streak, batting .404 with two homers, six doubles and eight runs scored during that time"
Mets vs. Reds, Aug. 9 - ( New Window )