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Not all, but it does take a blend of speed, quickness and arm that many shortstops have. Casey Stengel recognized those skills can be transferrable. The most famous example of someone who made the transition successfully was Mickey Mantle, and he was followed on the MFYs by Bobby Murcer and Tony Kubek. And The tigers moved Mickey Stanley from center to short for a World Series. It can be done. You just have to have the right person. Later

I expect we will see Dylan Ross in action today The Dylan Ross story - he had two UCL surgeries: https://metsmerizedonline.com/dylan-ross-just-enjoying-the-ride-after-recovering-from-two-ucl-surgeries/https://metsmerizedonline.com/dylan-ross-just-enjoying-the-ride-after-recovering-from-two-ucl-surgeries/ Later

Ding Ding Ding I wanted him before this season started, if for no other reason that if he were on the Mets, he wouldn't have to hit against them. Later

(watch, he'll go 3-4 today with a ding dong) He might. Lately I've been reverse jinxing - when I say someone's terrible, they do something good. Later

=ashie62 post_id=205815 time=1758991045 user_id=90] So much for Vientos

Edgy MD wrote: =kcmets post_id=205635 time=1758853255 user_id=53] I'm so happy I could pee!!! I'm so happy I could watch!

=metirish post_id=205661 time=1758891357 user_id=72] hopefully lots of Mets fans down there

That deserves an angry emoji. Later

I’m out of the house and can’t watch, so I’ll depend on you. Later

I think Ewing will be the centerfielder in the near future because of that blazing speed, with Benge moving to a corner spot. ( he has the power to play there). Later

Time for Vientos to start his post-season hot streak early. It looks like he put his best defensive team on the field behind McLean. Later

All together now. That old Forbes Field cheer. Beat 'em, Bucs! Later

Mureta es muerta. But the Bucs aren't. Tied 3-3 after 10. Later

As I indeed noted above. Later

That works out to 46.7834% that the Mets will equal or beat both. I don't rely on the math. I rely on the bookies. What are the odds they are giving? (I trust them more than Fangraphs.) Later

CF, your idea is logical, so MLB will probably do it a different way. You know how much they listen to the fans. Later

I have rooted for both the Reds and the Bucs in past years. After my team moved from Brooklyn, I was looking for a team to replace them. The MFYS were never even considered. My high school friend (and later the best man at my wedding)was a Pirates fan, so I started rooting for them, through that wonderful year of 1960. But then there were stories that the Reds would move to New York to fill the National League void. So I rooted for them in 1961. I'll only be rooting for the Pirates tonight. Later

Edgy MD wrote: I still find the presence of the DH confusing and upsetting. More upsetting than confusing. Later

They're giving Peterson another start? I realize he didn't throw many pitches yesterday. But still .... Later

Good, and bad, news. Later

Frayed Knot wrote: A reminder that this is an 8:05 start and an ESPN exclusive broadcast So adjust your DVRs and lives accordingly. I hope Disney, the owner of ESPN, doesn't replace the game with a Celebrity Family Feud rerun. Later

Say it ain't so,[CROSSOUT] Joe[/CROSSOUT] Ben. I was late to the contest. I just started voting regularly this year and it has been a newly discovered pleasure. But if you are disbanding the place, please pass the receptionist my number. She'll need a new home. Later

SNY's take on the 3 biggest reason the Mets are in their current situation: https://sny.tv/articles/reasons-mets-fighting-playoffs-september-2025 the reasons: The rotation was a question mark, and then it crumbled An offense that has been too inconsistent Not enough proactivity in July and IMO the article seems to focus on the front office as the cause. Later

1. Do not approach the offseason with any sort of assumption that a spot needs to be held open for Benge, Williams, Clifford, or anyone else in the prospect ranks. In fact, assume exactly zero major league production from any of those 3 players. If and when they produce in the majors, that's a bonus, but shouldn't be factored in when making offseason moves. 2. Re-sign Alonso. Maybe this involves a bit of an over-pay, with the contract really paying for production over the next 3 or so years (even if the contract winds up being longer). But realistically, there are very few options available on the free agent market that can provide what Pete does. 3. Make a serious play for Kyle Schwarber. No, seriously. We have a billionaire owner. Go to him and explain what a coup it would be to sign Alonso and the other best available free-agent hitter, plus the added benefit of subtracting a great player from the biggest obstacle to a division title. Making the Phillies overpay is the consolation prize even if he doesn't want to join the Mets. 3a. The open DH slot offers massive flexibility. (Yes, we are assuming that Starling Marte will not be back as the DH next year. Thanks for your service Starling, your 2022 was great, you had some big hits in the 2024 postseason, and you really were pretty good in 2025 also, but you're 37 now and have had too many injuries, and we're moving on.) So, with that flexibility, go out and see about acquiring any other hitter possible. Position doesn't matter. Maybe it's Bregman or Brandon Lowe or Ramon Laureano, but just get the best hitter you can if it's not Schwarber. 4. Extend arbitration offers to Tyrone Taylor and Jose Siri, but have a plan for someone else to play center field on a full time basis who is neither of those two guys, nor Benge or Williams. The free agent market here is not encouraging (and that's part of why you plan to retain Taylor and Siri on low-cost contracts in the first instance), but I have faith in Stearns to find an interesting trade partner. I agree with all of those things, especially #s 2 and 3. But as for #5, I feel about Siri like what Sonny Corleone said about Pauley, "I don't want to see that struts anymore". As an interim, I would try Acuna in center in Spring Training - every game for at least a few innings until a better CF emerges. Maybe knowing he has a set position will allow him to settle down and become more productive. Later

If it makes any difference, Siri, Winker and Mullins will be free agents and are on expiring contracts. Taylor will be arbitration eligible in 2026. I'm not sure if the Mets will have an option on that. Later