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The Rest Of The Sports World => Designated Hitters Make Baseball Better => Topic started by: Andrew Ryan on January 10, 2018, 08:21:36 PM
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Mets re-sign Jay Bruce. Not sure how I feel about this. Would have preferred a center fielder.
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Mets re-sign Jay Bruce. Not sure how I feel about this. Would have preferred a center fielder.
I would be good with it. It appeared like the Mets weren’t going to do anything for a little while and this is a legit middle of the order hitter. I agree with you, a guy like Lorenzo Cain probably would have filled a bigger need considering their roster composition. Everything I’ve heard lately sounds like they’re really relying on Juan legares to handle the position this year, but we’ve heard that every year for the past few seasons and he hasn’t been able to stay healthy. I’ve also been hearing that Conforto might have to play CF when he returns.
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IMHO it's a good price for a player that you know can succeed in the market and stadium. Not the best fit positionally, especially if they have to ask Conforto to play center, but at the same time so far all Dominic Smith has shown is that he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.
Mets really need another infielder, I'm puzzled at their immediate lack of interest that was reported when Starlin got moved to Miami.
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IMHO it's a good price for a player that you know can succeed in the market and stadium. Not the best fit positionally, especially if they have to ask Conforto to play center, but at the same time so far all Dominic Smith has shown is that he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat.
Mets really need another infielder, I'm puzzled at their immediate lack of interest that was reported when Starlin got moved to Miami.
Starlin just asked for a trade out of Miami yesterday. I’m sure it wouldn’t cost much, Miami would probably just be happy to have his contract off the books
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I hope Castro comes back to NY.
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Mets sign Adrian Gonzalez
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Mets sign Adrian Gonzalez
That’s interesting.
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That’s interesting.
It’s not a bad move as Dominic Smith insurance. I will say that I think Mets fans in general are far too low on Smith right now, I wouldn’t worry about what he did in 200 at bats in his rookie year. I did hear there were some weight/conditioning concerns, and that some people within the organization aren’t sold on him.
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Good move getting Adrián González. Class act and he can still play.
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Tebow will be on the Mets spring training team
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Todd Frazier 2 Years 17 mill
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Todd Frazier 2 Years 17 mill
I'll take it
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That sounds like a good contract both ways with Frasier. I wanted him back with the Yankees but good for him getting to stay home.
What's thumbs down guy going to do now though?
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That sounds like a good contract both ways with Frasier. I wanted him back with the Yankees but good for him getting to stay home.
What's thumbs down guy going to do now though?
Hopefully he finishes writing The Winds of Winter.
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Hopefully he finishes writing The Winds of Winter.
Thank you
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Hot take – I think the Mets will be good (better than expectations) this year. Should be in the hunt for a wildcard.
Not Hot take – Completely dependent on starting rotation health.
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We're due for some good luck.
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On cue, the Mets signed Jason Vargas. Sounds like Zach Wheeler wasn’t pleased in his press conference today. Not sure what the pecking order is right now
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the mets aren't going to do excrement this year
so long as this team has the wilpons as owners, they'll never do anything.
if this team really wanted to make the WS and become champions, they'd be going all out in the offseason and getting the best guys available, irrespective of price tag, because this team has some glaring freaking holes, and still does.
instead, what we've been left with are these patchy, short-term, value-type deals that are just.....okay, but obviously not enough
we aren't going to do anything
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They were in the World Series a couple years ago.
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As always, the fate of this team is almost completely dependent on health.
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Mets have Wilmer Flores taking reps in the OF. Can’t say I understand that one. Maybe he’ll be better than he is in the IF?
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They were in the World Series a couple years ago.
yeah, we were, and we trashed the cubs 4-0 on the way there....but look at the sorts of moves the cubs have made since then, and their team trajectory, and look at ours. there is a huge difference in approach there, and it all comes down to our horrible ownership. 2015 was a dream. 2016 was fluked because lugo and gsellman threw sub-3 era's for 2 months, which is something they have shown was nothing but an aberration. 2017 is what we were.
it's not that the fate of this team comes down to health, it's that we naively bank on players going into seasons who've proven to be huge health/injury risks, and it's going to bite us in the derriere. before we signed an SP we were going to go into this season with harvey, matz, and wheeler as 3/5 of our rotation. that's completely laughable from a reliability standpoint. if we wanted to compete with the top guns in the NL/MLB, we should have signed at least 2 really good SPs this winter. we should have been all over darvish. we should have tried going after one of lynn/cobb; we didn't even try. we should have tried getting stanton in a trade. we ended up with jason vargas. it should be a crime that a NY market team that makes as much money as the mets acts like they're the royals when it comes to payroll, and the wilpons deserve to rot in hell for behaving the way they do.
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Michael Conforto (shoulder) has begun hitting off a tee.
Positive news. Target date for return is May 1.
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Positive news. Target date for return is May 1.
You misunderstood, he's starting practice early for the vacation he already has booked for Florida in October.
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You misunderstood, he's starting practice early for the vacation he already has booked for Florida in October.
Yeeeeesh
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Here are Noah Syndergaard's velocities in a perfect first inning:
100 mph
100 mph
100 mph
100 mph
90 mph
100 mph
97 mph
91 mph
101 mph
101 mph
92 mph
I know for certain that the 92 was a changeup, so I would assume the 90 and 91 were too.
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I know for certain that the 92 was a changeup, so I would assume the 90 and 91 were too.
i didn't watch the game, but his slider also hits low-mid 90s. the pitch he struck out altuve with was a changeup for sure
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"Whosoever throws this slider, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor."
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So that Indians-Mets deal for Kipnis that was nixed by ownership --the reliever who was going to Cleveland?
Paul Sewald, per a source
So the framework of deal that was at the finish line:
Paul Sewald for Jason Kipnis.
It was set to go, but Mets then backed out.
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^^that's definitely all about money
the fact that ownership is forcing management to avoid amazing deals because of money, in what is the biggest market in america, is an absolute travesty
the mets have the worst owners in the league. they are criminals
selig took the dodgers away from the mccourt family for a lot less, but would never do the same to the wilpons, who he's buddy-buddy with. the wilpons have been bleeding the mets dry to cover for the losses they amassed due to their own dealings with madoff, and they've been doing this for years, yet nobody is doing anything about it
fvcking criminals
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Great way to start the season
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x2
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Michael Conforto could be activated from the DL as soon as Thursday.
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Mets/Phillies broadcast tomorrow is Facebook stream only... because everyone wants to watch baseball on their computer on that awful platform
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Come on, Harvey
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Mickey Callaway on Michael Conforto: "He's ready to go. He wanted Strasburg."
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Nimmo is set to be one of the more valuable contributors for the Mets for the next couple of seasons - his plate discipline is a plus skill especially for his age. Interesting to see how Callaway will balance playing time the roster - so far he is going for a ton of rotation, but I'm not sure if that is a long term strategy for success. A lot of players like more regular playing time.
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Mickey Callaway on Michael Conforto: "He's ready to go. He wanted Strasburg."
He got him. First hit. Two-run opposite field shot.
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Statement made. Let's keep this going.
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Statement made. Let's keep this going.
great start to the season from rotation to bullpen to lineup
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i'm not buying into this yet as i think there are still a lot of holes in the way this team has been constructed, but obviously happy with the results.
i'm liking most of what callaway is doing so far. the only thing i've disagreed with is playing reyes twice over rosario in the past 3 games
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Zack Wheeler has been named the starter for Wednesday's game in Miami.
This means that for the first time ever Syndergaard, deGrom, Harvey, Matz, and Wheeler will make a rotation turn together.
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Zack Wheeler has been named the starter for Wednesday's game in Miami.
This means that for the first time ever Syndergaard, deGrom, Harvey, Matz, and Wheeler will make a rotation turn together.
Gotta make it through the week first
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Yooooo Adrian!!
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Sweeping the Nats away. Could not have asked for a better start to the season.
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Sweeping the Nats away. Could not have asked for a better start to the season.
Yeah, this.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/metsfanidk/status/983176444410040320
Hahahah this guy
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Brandon Nimmo sent down for a pitcher. Callaway says the primary reason was to get consistent ABs
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Brandon Nimmo sent down for a pitcher. Callaway says the primary reason was to get consistent ABs
We also haven't been able to get much length out of our starters, so the extra bullpen depth is more valuable than a 5th outfielder right now.
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Win or lose tonight, this team is not freaking around this year. Anytime they fall behind, they immediately respond.
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I swear to God all Robles does is throw straight fastballs over the plate.
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We also haven't been able to get much length out of our starters, so the extra bullpen depth is more valuable than a 5th outfielder right now.
Having the extra bullpen arm is invaluable, and Nimmo should be back up with the Mets fairly soon.
If it were up to me, I would've been inclined not to sign Jay Bruce for three years this offseason, to see what we had with a Cespedes/Nimmo/Conforto outfield with Lagares rotating in. That being said, having Nimmo to call on means that we might be able avoid giving meaningful at-bats to some combination of Matt denDecker and Ty Kelly in the outfield this summer.
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Mets/Marlins beat Yankees/Red Sox by 4 points in the TV ratings yesterday
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Partially torn UCL for D’Arnaud, may require Tommy John
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Wheeler pitched a gem.
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gutsy performances during a 6-0 road trip
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Robert Gsellman was absolutely filthy tonight
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I have to say, I'm really happy for Mets fans right now. This is an incredible start. I'm generally indifferent to them and don't follow news about them, but was anything like this expected coming into this season?
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I have to say, I'm really happy for Mets fans right now. This is an incredible start. I'm generally indifferent to them and don't follow news about them, but was anything like this expected coming into this season?
(http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view/107602/mr-t-o.gif)
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I have to say, I'm really happy for Mets fans right now. This is an incredible start. I'm generally indifferent to them and don't follow news about them, but was anything like this expected coming into this season?
I mean, the 2015 Mets went to the World Series, the 2016 team won 87 games. Mets have kept on promoting young, talented pitchers since 2015, and now that they are all healthy, their rotation looks strong and they have the depth to put a couple of talented guys in the bullpen, making the pitching a strength through all five starters and deep into their bullpen.
The lineup is fairly old with a lot of injury question-marks - counting on Cespedes, Bruce, Cabrera, Frazier, and Adrian Gonzalez to stay healthy and productive for a full season seems like a terrible idea, but as long as they stay relatively healthy, the Mets have a decent amount of capable fill-in pieces.
This start/this pace is obviously not sustainable/predicted, but with the talent and depth of the pitching, a healthy Mets team should be battling for the top of the NL East. On the other hand, injuries piling up with this roster would not be a surprise at all.
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I mean, the 2015 Mets went to the World Series, the 2016 team won 87 games. Mets have kept on promoting young, talented pitchers since 2015, and now that they are all healthy, their rotation looks strong and they have the depth to put a couple of talented guys in the bullpen, making the pitching a strength through all five starters and deep into their bullpen.
The lineup is fairly old with a lot of injury question-marks - counting on Cespedes, Bruce, Cabrera, Frazier, and Adrian Gonzalez to stay healthy and productive for a full season seems like a terrible idea, but as long as they stay relatively healthy, the Mets have a decent amount of capable fill-in pieces.
This start/this pace is obviously not sustainable/predicted, but with the talent and depth of the pitching, a healthy Mets team should be battling for the top of the NL East. On the other hand, injuries piling up with this roster would not be a surprise at all.
Well, enjoy it as long as possible. It's funny how the Yankees and Mets are currently proving that winning the offseason has absolutely no bearing once the real games start.
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Well, enjoy it as long as possible. It's funny how the Yankees and Mets are currently proving that winning the offseason has absolutely no bearing once the real games start.
It's just a matter of time for you guys, Stanton isn't going to be cold as an ice cube for long. As soon as that guy figures the AL out your team will be fine.
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It's just a matter of time for you guys, Stanton isn't going to be cold as an ice cube for long. As soon as that guy figures the AL out your team will be fine.
I just meant the way the two NY teams have played so far this season is more proof that winning the offseason doesn't necessarily have any bearing on the actual season.
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Walk-off homer for Wilmer!
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(http://i66.tinypic.com/qova03.jpg)
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https://mobile.twitter.com/robgsellman/status/985693559419387904
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deGrom has been unbelievable tonight.
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And the bats come alive!
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Well that was disgusting.
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Familia proves once again that he can't be trusted to come into a game with men on. Completely lost his composure tonight... as did the rest of the bullpen.
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Cabrera's decision to try to steal 3rd on a wild pitch with the tying run at the plate in Conforto was inexcusable.
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Why is Reyes still playing baseball?
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Harvey needs to be sent down.
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Harvey needs to be sent down.
Someone is the odd man out and it’s him if you’re going off of performance. Does he actually have minor league options?
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Someone is the odd man out and it’s him if you’re going off of performance. Does he actually have minor league options?
Yes
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Harvey's being moved to the bullpen.
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Harvey's being moved to the bullpen.
Injuries completely derailed such a promising career.
That really sucks.
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Imagining Callaway's conversation with Harvey...
"Why do we fall, Matt?"
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he's going to suck in the bullpen
he was able to come back from TJ and still be awesome, but the TJ + TOS really took everything from him
it's horrible misfortune. i wish him the best
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Matt Harvey Career:
2012: Batman Begins
2013: The Dark Knight
2015: The Dark Knight Rises
2016-Today: Any of the shitty Ben Affleck Batman movies that followed the Nolan trilogy.
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Thanks, Snyder
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Could the bullpen hold a lead for deGrom?
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Could the bullpen hold a lead for deGrom?
that triple in the 9th was hit hard but it was a ball that could have/should have been a double play ball if we had a better defensive 2B
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deGrom supposedly has a hyperextended right elbow. Lol, here we go.
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hyperextended elbows are rare injuries for pitchers, but they aren't a death sentence. his return may vary from anywhere between 3-8 weeks just based off how long it has taken others to return in the past.
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still sucks, obviously.
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I didn’t realize Degrom pitched the 4th after he got hurt hitting in the 3rd. He told Callaway the pain had extended to his bicep. Hope he’s ok
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Mets manager Mickey Callaway said Thursday that he expects Jacob deGrom (elbow) to make his next start Monday against the Reds.
Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reported Thursday morning that deGrom would miss at least four starts with a hyperextended right elbow, but it sounds like that was inaccurate. The 29-year-old right-hander is planning to throw Friday and there should be something more official after that workout. He injured the elbow on a swing Wednesday night against the Braves. An MRI showed no structural damage.
Wow
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Holy excrement, that's awesome!
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Matt Harvey getting DFAd for not accepting AAA assignment
:o
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It sucks but he forced the team's hand. He wasn't justifying his roster spot.
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He’s been done for years.
You can probably move this to the Yankees thread.
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The Mets just batted out of order and had to forfeit an Asdrubal Cabrera double as an out to end the 1st inning.
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Harvey traded to the Reds for C Devin Mesoraco.
He’s pretty much the catcher version of Matt Harvey. A couple years of top production, and has been hurt ever since. If he can actually play this is a good move since the Mets desperately need a catcher and were willing to give up Harvey for nothing.
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Huge bummer about the NYC transit strike.
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My kid's school is attending today's game. Hopefully, the weather will hold up.
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It’s been raining all game, Mets are down to the jays 12-1 in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs and the grounds crew has decided to re-dirt the mound.
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Jose Bautista signed and active for tonight’s game
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C Devin Mesoraco
1B Adrian Gonzalez
2B Asdrubal Cabrera
3B David Wright
SS Jose Reyes
LF Jay Bruce
CF Yoenis Cespdes
RF Jose Bautista
3B Todd Frazier
Imagine how good that team would be in 2012
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OFFICIAL: Jose Bautista got here on time. He'll start in left field tonight for the Mets, and bat fifth.
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Tempted to watch this instead of the Jays game. I'm still furious at them for that performance on Sunday.
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Tempted to watch this instead of the Jays game. I'm still furious at them for that performance on Sunday.
I believe the Mets are going for their 5th straight win
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I believe the Mets are going for their 5th straight win
Glad I decided to go with the Jays after all.
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Not worth a new thread. Lenny Dykstra.....you can guess the rest.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/lenny-dykstra-busted-putting-weapon-uber-driver-head-article-1.4005727
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This team can’t hit and Familia is a joke when it counts most.
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This team can’t hit and Familia is a joke when it counts most.
c'mon, familia has been awesome for most of the year. it's not his fault our offense is such a putrid joke that they can't muster more than a run
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also, did lenny dykstra really pull all that stuff outside of the police headquarters
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This is awesome. If you’re gonna lose like this, make it as epic as possible.
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The greatest thing about this, other than losing another deGrom start, is that this guy pitching for the Cubs, who blanked them for like 5 innings, had a 6 something era coming in.
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This team is god awful. Unwatchable
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This team is god awful. Unwatchable
The offense is beyond pitiful right now.
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https://twitter.com/tigersjuk/status/1006699315912495104
Hahahahahahaha
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Wow. That’s a really cool video, actually. I’ve always wondered what exactly was going on in those situations.
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“You’re done!”
“For throwing a freaking fastball?”
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Rob Manfred said that the Terry Collins/umpire viral video has been scrubbed from the internet because a collectively bargained agreement with the umpires that said those interactions involving microphoned umpires wouldn’t be made public. MLB is trying to figure out how it leaked
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Rob Manfred said that the Terry Collins/umpire viral video has been scrubbed from the internet because a collectively bargained agreement with the umpires that said those interactions involving microphoned umpires wouldn’t be made public. MLB is trying to figure out how it leaked
It really hasn't though. There's no "scrubbed from the internet", you can't put the genie back in the bottle.
https://www.facebook.com/SportsMockery/videos/1824571810898872/
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It really hasn't though. There's no "scrubbed from the internet", you can't put the genie back in the bottle.
https://www.facebook.com/SportsMockery/videos/1824571810898872/
I know. That’s why it’s funny that they would even attempt to do such a thing. That was a quote from a beat reporter I forgot to put in quotes.
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i saw a tweet that said that that umpire clip with the mets was better than 90% of the hollywood movies they'd seen this year. i had to think about it for a second but i feel like it may hold true
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Sandy Alderson has had a reoccurance of his cancer and will step away from the team immediately.
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The Mets held a press conference and he made a statement that he doesn’t know if he’ll be able to return, but that his return would not be warranted due to his performance. That was paraphrased in my own words, but it sounds like the Mets may be moving on at GM.
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Sandy Alderson has had a re-occurance of his cancer and will step away from the team immediately.
That's pretty shitty, although in his press conference he did say he's been having treatment for it for a while and he has a good prognosis.
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#fuckcancer
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We need to protect Maccagnan.
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Jacob deGrom's agent Brodie Van Wagenen told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic on Tuesday that he believes the Mets' "best course of action is to seriously consider trade opportunities now" for his client.
The full quote, via Rosenthal's Twitter account: "We have discussed Jacob’s future with the Mets at length. Jacob has expressed interest in exploring a long-term partnership that would keep him in a Mets uniform for years to come. If the Mets don’t share [the] same interest, we believe their best course of action is to seriously consider trade opportunities now. The inertia of [the] current situation could complicate Jacob’s relationship with the club and creates an atmosphere of indecision."
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freaking stupid Mets yet again. This team’s ownership lives up to its reputation once again. Freddy and Jeffrey Coupon.
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between the horrible, stupid, meddlesome wilpons and the belligerent james dolan, these two NY teams boast the worst owners the sporting world has to offer
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between the horrible, stupid, meddlesome wilpons and the belligerent james dolan, these two NY teams boast the worst owners the sporting world has to offer
At least Dolan (rumored, at least) might sell the Knicks. This clown and his son are going nowhere.
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between the horrible, stupid, meddlesome wilpons and the belligerent james dolan, these two NY teams boast the worst owners the sporting world has to offer
One of the great sports-related fears of my life was after George Steinbrenner died and his kids showed less enthusiasm on keeping the team, when Dolan was not-so-quietly intimating he'd love to buy the Yankees.
I feel bad for Mets fans. All of them I know are die-hard loyalists who deserve better.
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Mets get:
(3B) William Toffey
(RHP) Bobby Wahl
Athletics get:
(CP) Jeurys Familia
bad trade. mets got manhandled by Beane
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Not to be a dick but the cespedes and familia situations are both unmitigated disasters
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Mets get:
(3B) William Toffey
(RHP) Bobby Wahl
Athletics get:
(CP) Jeurys Familia
bad trade. mets got manhandled by Beane
Wilpons got exactly what they wanted, the cheap fucks.
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Some Mets did come in contact with Noah Syndergaard, which is how hand foot and mouth disease is contracted, so they're keeping an eye on everyone and have made it clear everyone needs to be vigilant about washing their hands.
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From Saturday:
To recap: Yoenis Cespedes returned yesterday from nine and a half weeks on the DL. Mickey Callaway said playing a day game after a night game would not be a problem.
After the game, Cespedes said he has major heel issues that may require surgery. Today, he's out of the lineup.
Cespedes says that the cause of his medical issues is calcification in both heels. He says the only way to fix the issue is surgery. He’s considering it for the off-season, but the recovery time is apparently 8-10 months.
From today:
Downplaying the idea that there is a communication disconnect between Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets, assistant general manager John Ricco said Sunday that the organization didn’t realize Cespedes was considering significant surgery on his heels until he mentioned it to reporters Friday night.
Cespedes is scheduled to meet with a foot specialist and have an MRI on Monday. The Mets are hopeful that will provide clarity regarding the calcification of his heels and the best way to remedy the issue, but are hoping to avoid surgery, which Ricco called a last resort and “fairly radical.”
Ricco suggested that Cespedes’ revelation of the possible surgery stemmed from the frustration of recurring pain after a long rehab process (amid a couple of injury-plagued years).
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Asdrubal to the Phillies
But they won’t trade with the Yankees lol
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From Saturday:
From today:
Update: cespedes got surgery
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Olney reporting Mets not trading deGrom/Thor/Wheeler because they intend on contending next year
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Mets lose 25-4, worst loss in franchise history and the worst for any Major League Baseball team in 11 seasons.
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Also a club record for the Nats, whose previous highest single game score was 23. Set last year. Against the Mets.
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Zimmerman fake charging Reyes after the HBP was funny.
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Jose Reyes: 1 IP, 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 HBP, 6 ER
And that's still a better line than Steven Matz who started the game
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Also a club record for the Nats, whose previous highest single game score was 23. Set last year. Against the Mets.
https://mobile.twitter.com/javvybaez/status/1024482918557736960
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Jose Reyes: 1 IP, 5 hits, 2 walks, 1 HBP, 6 ER
And that's still a better line than Steven Matz who started the game
Matz is going for an MRI due to forearm tightness. Terrible news.
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Matz is going for an MRI due to forearm tightness. Terrible news.
I really thought at the very least they should have sold one or both of Matz/Wheeler. Pitchers can go down at any moment.
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Mets win 24-4, franchise record in runs
Phillies 11 unearned runs lmao
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http://metsmerizedonline.com/2018/08/david-wright-may-not-return-in-2018.html/
Is it me or should Wright just freak off??
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https://amp.mlb.com/291167870-mets-lose-to-giants-in-13-innings-on-error.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
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Degroms season in a single play.
https://amp.mlb.com/291167870-mets-lose-to-giants-in-13-innings-on-error.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true
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Here’s the Mets (deGrom’s especially) season in a nutshell...the guy pitches another great game. They have the lead. O’Neill leads off the 7th with a triple. They can’t get him home. Cubs tie the game because of a play Bruce should have made. The catcher has a passed ball. DeGrom strikes out Murphy to keep the game tied. He’ll probably leave with another no-decision.
Oh yeah, DeGrom has driven in their only run.
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Here’s the Mets (deGrom’s especially) season in a nutshell...the guy pitches another great game. They have the lead. O’Neill leads off the 7th with a triple. They can’t get him home. Cubs tie the game because of a play Bruce should have made. The catcher has a passed ball. DeGrom strikes out Murphy to keep the game tied. He’ll probably leave with another no-decision.
Oh yeah, DeGrom has driven in their only run.
this season's cy young
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Jacob deGrom
Wins: 8
WAR: 8.3
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Haven’t watched much lately, but it sounds like Jeff McNeil is a pretty damn good hitter
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Actually excited to see the Mets with a young core next year. They have 3 top SP, a couple of live arms in Lugo/Gsellman. Freeman looks to be a real hitter. Nimmo has great plate discipline and showed way more power than he ever had in the minors. Rosario was much better offensively in the 2nd half. Conforto had some hot streaks where he looked to be capable of the player he was before. I think the slow start was him coming back from injury too soon. Hopefully they add Pete Alonso to the mix next season.
Offseason shopping list:
Catcher
Bullpen
Middle of order bat
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Matt Harvey said he was open to just about anything in free agency, but... "There's only one team out there I would not sign with, that's about it."
Well Duh slash Shots Fired
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Actually excited to see the Mets with a young core next year. They have 3 top SP, a couple of live arms in Lugo/Gsellman. Freeman looks to be a real hitter. Nimmo has great plate discipline and showed way more power than he ever had in the minors. Rosario was much better offensively in the 2nd half. Conforto had some hot streaks where he looked to be capable of the player he was before. I think the slow start was him coming back from injury too soon. Hopefully they add Pete Alonso to the mix next season.
Offseason shopping list:
Catcher
Bullpen
Middle of order bat
like you mentioned we have a fair amount of good core pieces and really good starting pitching. rosario, conforto, nimmo, mcneil, our SP, some decent prospects in the minors. alonso can absolutely rake and he should have been up this year but he wasn't because of our onwers.
if we want to be honest, this team is going nowhere. we don't have owners willing to put in the reasonable amount of resources needed to field a championship level team. we are just going to keep bargain hunting for less than adequate players and tell the media that we're serious, when the wilpons are not serious at all. they are the worst owners in the league
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Holy excrement I said Freeman instead of McNeil and I have no idea where that came from
Edit: durrr this is where it came from:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeman_McNeil
High Post HOF
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Agree with your other point in your post, this is the best (deepest) the Mets minor league system has looked in a long time.
Also agree that they’re going nowhere because of the ownership.
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I'm not a Mets fan, or even an NL fan, so I don't have a dog in the race, but it will be a near criminal act if deGrom doesn't win the Cy Young. Buster Olney posted a ridiculous stat this morning.
The statistic that might be most emblematic of Jacob deGrom's 2018:
With the bases loaded, opposing hitters went 0-for-13 with nine strikeouts.
That's for an entire season.
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https://mobile.twitter.com/snytv/status/1046763464532918273
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Lmao the Mets new GM is the agent for degrom and syndergaard
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Lmao the Mets new GM is the agent for degrom and syndergaard
Everybody knows the Coupons run the team. The only reason they got Alderson is because the league made them.
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On the one hand, I'm relatively relieved they didn't end up hiring Doug Melvin, another aging retread. On the other hand, a top agent with no experience in an MLB front office is a massive, massive gamble.
It does seem like they picked the guy who will negotiate aggressively but be easy to control regarding roster decisions. Difficult not to be incredibly pessimistic.