Soothsaying for Sixteen: Paul Sewald

[Edgy MD]

I got six innings this spring. Less than I hoped for, to be frankish. I've given four good years to this system, and that's no small thing when you've already given the same amount back in college. I'm a Pan Am Games vet and I've succeeded everywhere I've been. OK, not the AFL, but that's, like, the season after the season. Phooey on that. I was tired.

I'm Paul Sewald. I'm a 10th-round pick from 2012, and I'm a damn consistent relief pitcher, striking out 10.6 every nine innings and walking 1.7. Over my whole career. Know what those numbers say? They say "I'm Speed Racer and I drive real fast; I drive real fast and I'm built to last."

So, yeah, I'm off bloodying some noses in Las Vegas. You know how it is. But soon, my call is gonna come. What happens then? You tell me.

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[Edgy MD]

A heart-rending lack of opinions on Paul Sewald, but he's been the hoss of Wally Backman's pen so far for Las Vegas, throwing 5 1/3 innings over four games, yielding but a single run (on a homer), whilst striking out seven and walking but one.

Sewald!

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

I think this guy's the cat's vagina.

I mean, not necessarily destined for superstardom, but a role in the pen? A reminder to Montero and Robles and Verrett to throw strikes? Yes.

Will be rewarded for his hard work at Vegas, and for not embarrassing the club in that Vegas game against the Cubs, with a September callup. He will win one game as a Mets this year and lose NONE.

[Guest d'Kong76]

Up in July to fill a gap made by, ya know, that huge trade I mention from
time to time and productively sticks with the club. Did I mention huge?

[Guest cooby classic]

Pleasant looking