At least one question has been answered. It wasn't clear from earlier reports whether Thornton would start, or come in after an "opener.
Which reminds me.
When the the term "long man" become "bulk reliever"?
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I love this kid. About a year ago, I predicted that he would play a game for the Mets before the more highly rated Jett Williams.
Can't wait to see him.
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For those who count such things, that was the first time in 131 games that the Mets have trailed by 3 (or more) runs in the ninth inning and won the game.
I like FK's headline.
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The guys in the booth quote it. But have you seen it?
Two guys (Bill Murray and Harold Ramis) join the Army, go through basic training and meet some memorable characters (including John Candy and John Lacourette.).
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I'll look at this year like I did in 1983 when Strawberry came up. The team finished with a terrible record (they were 5th or 6th) but the excitement he generated gave hope for the future and a reason to watch games. I'm getting the same vibe from Benge and Ewing.
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Keep your back to the wall, but listen for drilling.
Saw this headline about the game:
Mets Route Tigers Again, 9-4
Somebody needs a good editor.
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Its performances like that for Tong which led me to rate him lower than 3rd in the organization.
The results don't match the stuff. Something's missing - location, movement, command, tipping his pitches? I'm not sure.
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Carson BengeA.J. EwingJack WenningerElian PenaJonah TongRyan CliffordNick MorabitoJonathan SantucciJacob ReimerMitch VoitZach ThorntonChris SueroWandy AsigenWill WatsonDylan RossEli Serrano IIIRyan LambertRandy GuzmanAntonio JimenezR.J. Gordon
Suero is dropping like a rock. He'll have to get back to last year's AA numbers before he can maintain his prospect status.
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