IGT: Mets @ Nats, 4/6/2015, Game #1

[Gwreck]

Put it in the books!

[Zvon]

I'm hearing it's Mejia's elbow. Jeeze. I knew they wouldn't consider leaving Familia in for the 9th, and hurt Mejia or not, they should have considered it.

Well, I imagine now Familia gets the ball in the 9th if Mejia goes down. He was so filthy today the ball couldn't find the strike zone. But it didn't matter.

[Edgy MD]

Anywhich, Terry and the Mets get some degree of vindication for going with Colon.

[Zvon]

I still don't like Lags not leading off. Like I've said before, like Ronnie said today. You don't groom a guy to lead off, have him excel, and then not lead him off. TC will say he's protecting him from...what? The pressure? Bullshit. Every game counts. Time to take off the kid gloves T.C., and if you want Laggy to be the lead off guy, don't fuck with his head. Let him lead off.

[apmorris]

[Edgy MD]

Zvon wrote: I still don't like Lags not leading off. Like I've said before, like Ronnie said today. You don't groom a guy to lead off, have him excel, and then not lead him off. TC will say he's protecting him from...what? The pressure? Bullshit. Every game counts. Time to take off the kid gloves T.C., and if you want Laggy to be the lead off guy, don't fuck with his head. Let him lead off.

Granderson led all of baseball in OBP during Spring Training. That's not nothing.

I'm sure Lagares will get his chances.

[Guest themetfairy]

[ashie62]

apmorris wrote:

It's Buddy Carlyle!

[Guest themetfairy]

The sun setting on our Mets flag after the Opening Day victory!

[Ceetar]

I know I'm being "one of those" parents. but whatever. cutest kid ever:

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: An injured closer: Reason #7 why you don't pull your relievers after one effective inning.

The next big "innovators" in baseball are going to be the first team to turn back the clock and realize they should be using their most effective relievers for multiple innings at a time in less total performances. this also saves roster spaces to make better use of platoon-hitters or guys who can hit but cant even fake the field to be pinch-hit only guys

[nymr83]

Edgy MD wrote: Zvon wrote: I still don't like Lags not leading off. Like I've said before, like Ronnie said today. You don't groom a guy to lead off, have him excel, and then not lead him off. TC will say he's protecting him from...what? The pressure? Bullshit. Every game counts. Time to take off the kid gloves T.C., and if you want Laggy to be the lead off guy, don't fuck with his head. Let him lead off. Granderson led all of baseball in OBP during Spring Training. That's not nothing. I'm sure Lagares will get his chances.

"have him excel" would be a grossly exagerated version of what Lagares did as a hitter in 2014. His defense makes him a valuable contributor and his bat plays at that position, but a .321 OBP isnt "excelling" at leading off. Granderson wasn't much better, but the near 100 point difference in Granderson's BA & OBP tell me he is more likely to finish with the higher OBP this year as walk-drawing tends to be more consistent than hitting.

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

I know I'm being "one of those" parents. but whatever. cutest kid ever:

I like this kid! I think this should be the new post-game celebration meme!!! And I hope we see him a lot!

[Guest themetfairy]

I know I'm being "one of those" parents. but whatever. cutest kid ever:

Great job Ceetar - you're bringing her up right

[Guest d'Kong76]

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Put in in the books!

[MFS62]

Mets Guy in Michigan wrote: I like this kid! I think this should be the new post-game celebration meme!!! And I hope we see him a lot!

This.

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