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If Eovaldi pitches well (even though the Mets win), I can already hear the MFY fans calling WFAN to ask why they released him. Later

When you score three runs for a pitcher with a 2.24 ERA, wins happen. Mets hitters, please take note. Later

Down 1-0 in the sixth. We got 'em where we want 'em. LGM! Later

They really are easy to root against. https://sports.yahoo.com/m/6170ef1a-d636-340c-9f09-0ab5e52c4f8a/ss_new-york-yankees-are-set-to.html Later

Fman99 wrote: Is he on the roster? I had no idear. They're saving him for the right situation. Later

smg58 wrote: I couldn't justify a major-league deal with him, to be sure. I can. They'll have a half season of rehab and minor league games to judge if one (a deal) is warranted. He's on a one year contract (during which he wasn't paid). If they want to keep him they will: 1) probably offer him a contact with the maximum allowable (CBA) pay cut. 2) definitely keep him on a very short leash that is so tight it will squeak when he walks. The commissioner said he showed remorse and contrition during personal interviews during his appeal for reinstatement. If he stays clean, we can continue to condemn the sin and forgive the sinner. Later

Who does he think he is, Wilmer? Waitaminnit! Did a Met actually put down a successful sacrifice bunt in the middle of all that? Will wonders never cease. Later

Went 4-6 with a home run and 4 RBI. Now hitting .410. Later

TJ Rivera off the DL and at DH for St. Lucie tonight. Heal fast, Homey! Later

2-4 last night, a triple and a homer. He's hitting .397. Later

bmfc1 wrote: Maybe Swarzak could use some time in AAA. He's going to make some Mets fans leave AA. Later

A few newspaper and WEB reports recently have backed off on the DeGrom trade WATPs and said maybe the Mets could get some decent players in return for Wheeler. When told about it, he said he likes New York and wouldn't want to be traded. I wonder if games like this would change his mind. OE: Here's a link: https://nypost.com/2018/07/02/mets-are-listening-to-trades-for-zack-wheeler-who-is-resistant/?src=rss Later

Lefty Specialist wrote: Swarzak simply not impressing. Mickey Calloway likes to use Swarzak. That says as much about Calloway's judgement as it does about Swarzak's pitching. Later

WFAN (or was it WCBS ?) reported that the MFYs signed 4 of the top 30. Later

I used to like Toronto. Not any more. The Maple Leafs signed Tavares away from the Islanders. Let's Go Mets! Later

Frayed Knot wrote: This just in: David Price suxx vs the Yanquis. Or, should I say, he STILL suxx vs the Yanquis because he always has, whether with the Rays, Tigers, Tononto, or now the Sox. Career = 39 starts; 15-12; 4.67 ERA (vs 3.24 overall); 1.39 WHiP (1.15); 9.64 H/9 (0.89) Tonight: [crossout]4 runs in the 1st inning incl. 2 HRs and a 2B[/crossout] [crossout]on edit: 6 runs / 2 innings / 3 HRs[/crossout] =#0000FF]on re-edit: 8 Runs / 3.1 IP / 5 HR So now, after looking forward to this game all week, ESPN can't wait to dump out of it in order to get to their endless LeBron discussions. Joe Beningo (WFAN) was joking about this before the series. He wondered what "minor injury" (hangnail?) Price would claim so he wouldn't have to face the MFYs. Maybe Price should have done that. Later

Ashie62 wrote: Best MLB team in July! They're not THE best. If fact, they have a lot of company. They are tied with every other MLB team with a win today. Read #1: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/best Later

d'Kong76 wrote: G-Fafif wrote: Mickey said Jose felt something pull as he came out of the box. Only defensible explanation. Heard that on the radio before. I had a grain of salt here somewhere. Then put him on the career-long DL , right there next to David Wright. Later

Ollie Perez makes major league baseball history: https://www.yahoo.com/sports/indians-reliever-oliver-perez-made-history-without-throwing-single-pitch-190924574.html Later

Ashie62 wrote: Sure! Something to pull for as the trading season begins You want them to trade David Wright if he's healthy? Where did you read that? Later

(Channeling Andy Rooney) Although I would break into a happy dance if the Wilpons sold the team, they have given the General MAnager at least middle-of-the-pack budgets to use. Most years, their expenditures have been near the top in MLB. Has Sandy spent that money wisely? I've assembled as many of his free agent signings as I could fit on my desk. You be the judge. (obviously, some years may run into others, free-flowing like this, but): 2011: Taylor Buchholz, Chris Capuano, Willie Harris, Chris Young (P), Scott Hairston, Blaine Boyer, Tim Byrdak, Dale Thayer, Justin Hampson, Jason Isringhausen (remember his return?), Jeremy Hefner, Jon Rauch, Frank Francisco, Rob Johnson, Omar Quintanilla 2012: Ronny Paulino, Fred Lewis, Brad Emaus, Greg Burke, Carlos Torres, Scott Rice, Collin Cowgill 2013: Omar Quintanilla (Round 2), Dario Alvarez (his weird hat and his orchestra), Pedro Feliciano (his arm had died in his earlier term with the team), Scott Atchison, Shaun Marcum, LaTroy Hawkins, Marlon Byrd, Brandon Lyon, Sean Henn, Rick Ankiel, David Aardsma, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Aaron Harang, Bartolo Colon, Curtis Granderson 2014: Taylor Teagarden, John Lannan, Kyle Farnsworth, Dana Eveland, Buddy Carlyle, Bobby Abreu, Johnny Monell, Michael Cuddyer, John Mayberry 2015: Josh Smoker, Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Round 2), Ty Kelly, Jim Henderson, Eric O’Flaherty, Eric Young (Round 2), Asdrubal Cabrera, Alejandro de Aza 2016: Antonio Bastardo, Rene Rivera, James Loney, Kelly Johnson (Round 2), Jose Reyes (round whatever), Justin Ruggiano 2017: Neil Ramirez, Nori Aoki, Tommy Milone 2018: Anthony Swarzak, Jason Vargas, Jay Bruce, Adrian Gonzalez, Todd Frazier Some helpful, many not. 2013 was very productive, but he wiffed on some entire years. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Lots of chatter from Cashman's comments that they're not averse to doing a Met deal. I'd reluctantly do it if we soak them enough. Staple Cespedes or Cabrera to the deal, take back Frazier, Torres, Gray, and their top 3 prospects on top, something like that. Start with Aaron Judge plus a third baseman? Later

Is that the Jose Bautista who was from the Bronx and was Jewish (He was raised in his mother's religion.)? If so, I sent him a Jewish New Year card one year when he was with SF and wrote kind wishes in Spanish. Never got a response. I sent it to the stadium clubhouse, so maybe somebody thought it was a joke and he never got it. Later

Won his first game last night (he's 1-4) for St. Lucie. He pitched 6 innings, giving up one hit and striking out six. Hopefully, his arm is fully recovered from his surgery. Later

If you've been checking the Gulf Coast League box scores and noticed Jarred Kelenick wasn't in the lineup yesterday or today, get your heart started again. He isn't on the DL. He was in New York for an introductory press conference/ photo ops. Later