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  1. Gwreck
    Frayed Knot wrote: Y'know for a team that's scored a grand total of three runs over the last two games via two solo HRs plus a three-base error, we sure do a lot of bitching about a bullpen that gave up A run (on a cue shot double plus a stick-the-bat-out single) while being asked to cover 17 outs in those games. The Mets have plenty of playoff bullpen options, including trusted starters such as Carrasco or Peterson (and Williams), as well as returning-from-injury options like Megill and Smith. The real worry is, as noted, that the offense was insufficiently upgraded at the deadline.
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    Rockies cooperate, Braves lose. 30.
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    =Ceetar post_id=105839 time=1661913892 user_id=102]They gave him garbage chances and not enough playing time.
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    =bmfc1 post_id=105825 time=1661911552 user_id=73] (seriously, why did they think he was better than JD?).
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    Edgy MD wrote: Did Timmy play that or fake it? Definitely played it.
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    I fear the Mets are going to regret the poor play in that first inning: Alonso and Ruf looked bad, Lindor was not looking good in that SB attempt.
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    I am not a lawyer specializing in labor/employment law, and this is not legal advice. That said: My understanding is that if minor leaguers successfully organize as their own collective unit, they would be able to bargain for their own CBA. If they were to join the existing MLB Major League Players' collective “unit,” then they might not be able to bargain for anything until that existing CBA was going to expire (and/or, they wouldn't necessarily have the leverage needed to re-open that CBA). From a minor leaguer's perspective, the best case scenario is of course the MLBPA organizing everyone together and throwing their entire weight behind a comprehensive negotiation with MLB. That also may be a pipe dream. Collectively organizing all of the minor leaguers together is probably a second best outcome. Whether that is best done as a separate “unit” of the larger union, or as their own independent union is hard to say (eg. there will be pros/cons either way).
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    Edgy MD wrote: Yes, but that's the rub. MLB has demonstrated it's willingness to shut down or dissolve an affiliation, rather than pay a living wage to the employees. That may well be a big factor counseling in favor of organizing now. Given that the minor leagues have just now gone through a major reorganization and consolidation, it's significantly harder to try to do so again.
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    Edgy MD wrote: how Minor League Baseball would have to change their business model and relationship with MLB in order to sustain a business that actually pays its employees a living wage. Not at all? Player salaries are paid by the major league club, not the minor league club. Paying a living wage is an easy thing for all 30 MLB teams. Especially given the recent reorganization and reduction of affiliated minor league teams.
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    This is a BIG Game.
  11. Gwreck
    Is like to run for Pete. But the better runners we have are all pitchers?
  12. Gwreck
    I recommend some hits.
  13. Gwreck
    Edgy MD wrote: Phillies aren't doing a very good job going away, and are suddenly the hottest team in the league again. In the hypothetical Division series matchup, Mets would now play the winner of St. Louis - San Diego.
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    Benjamin Grimm wrote: I think he was at Shea Good-bye. Are you referring to Nolan Ryan? He was at the WS anniversary celebration but was not at the final game at Shea.
  15. Gwreck
    32. Thanks, Kenley Jansen.
  16. Gwreck
    Even stranger to not hit for Ruf here. Wonder what Buck's saving all those lefties for.
  17. Gwreck
    Great job by Peterson. Curious move to not hit for Ruf. Lefties aplenty on the bench.
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    Edgy MD wrote: There it is. I think there was one infield out in the whole game. Two, if you count an infield fly. I liked that some players were taking it real seriously. Mookie took an extra base on a ball in the gap. Teufel make sure to tag up on an outfield fly. Tons of fun.
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    Bassitt at 89 pitches with one out, only a runner on first, and still with a lead? I will take that against Givens EVERY time. Not a good job by Buck.
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    Blackmon has a real problem with the on-deck circle. He's been obnoxiously far from it all game, illegally close to home plate, on the grass.
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    80 pitches…I'd give Bassitt another inning. Maybe 2.
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    Man, it would be great for McCann to start hitting like this.
  23. Gwreck
    Edgy MD wrote: I realize the left field wall ought to be named after Endy Chavez They do have the image of him at the LF gate (and Swoboda at the RF gate). Always thought it was an underrated part of the ballpark.
  24. Gwreck
    Starting Lineups: Amazins Alfonzo 3B Teufel 2B Floyd RF Piazza C Zeile 1B Pratt DH Elster SS Agbayani LF Payton CF Gooden P Miracles Reyes SS Wilson CF Murphy 2B H. Johnson 1B Mazzilli DH Ventura 3B S. Henderson RF Chavez LF Thole C Colon P —- Initial reactions: Even though Murphy and Colon (?) are the closest to ML service, I like the Amazins. Mookie over Endy in center is a choice.
  25. Gwreck
    Frayed Knot wrote: It seems like this whole winning the division strategy thing comes down to six words: But we've got an easy schedule! That doesn't exactly instill me with a ton of confidence. Since June 1, the Braves have gone 41-6 (.872) against teams not in position to make the playoffs (“non-playoff teams”). That seems…unsustainable. Against playoff teams, they're 15-14. In their final last 36 games, the Braves have 20 games against non-playoff teams and 16 against playoff teams. —- Since June 1, the Mets have gone 28-10 against non-playoff teams, a more realistic .737 winning percentage. Against playoff teams in the same period, 17-19. In their final 36 games, the Mets have 6 games against playoff teams, and 30 against non-playoff teams. —- And they have a 2 game lead. There's a reason FanGraphs has the Mets with a 78% chance of winning the division. (And a 100% chance of making the playoffs). — Also: 35.
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