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I guess for some of you guys, the idea that Davey Johnson would manage the Mets to a World Series title was mind blowing.
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I don't know if this exactly fits the thread, but my mind could not comprehend that Tommy Herr was playing for the Mets. Like how is this possible. Another was Kevin Bass. The guy who made the last out. Ingrained in my head just as much as Marty Barret. I mean. How is that guy on the Mets.
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I actually think it’s very smart. Permanently shuts down something as a distracting topic that gets way too much attention in the media/from the fanbase. And if he ever wants to change his mind, he can — while never having to deal with questions like “why not do it this year” or “hasn’t Lindor been here long enough?” I agree with this.
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Yup. This is the biggest concern. I heard a doctor post a video that it could affect him an additional 3-4 weeks. Alvarez had diminished power when he came back last year. But tough to know if that was the injury or just his struggles. He had diminished contact too.
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I remember thinking he was doing it with smoke and mirrors. And as much as he was good early on, he rarely went more than 5 IP. Which taxed the bullpen every start. And then just when I thought he might be for real he went back to being terrible. I’m sorry he got hurt. It would have been interesting to see if he would have bounced back, or if we had already gotten the best of him.
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I have a hard time understanding why Marcus Semien, who is projected to have either the worst or second worst OPS among the starters, would be in anyone’s thought as a fill-in leadoff. He’s had an OBP under .310 the last two years. He should bat no higher than 8th until he proves otherwise.
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Looking back, I guess we shouldn’t have been surprised that a bunch of players in their mid 30s would sharply decline. Still it sucks that it happened to all of them. Even Juan Signs had an injury plagued season. Just being linked to us was enough to crater him.
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I was at the game where he forgot how to catch baseballs. Sometimes he would swing and miss by two feet. Fast runner though.
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A few thoughts. *It doesn’t feel like he’s fully convinced about this team. At least to me. Said multiple times how much he’s excited about this team, which felt like he was trying to convince himself as much as us. Mentioned better contact. I think he’s like a lot of us. Hopeful but concerned. *He says he lets Stearns and the baseball folks make the decisions. But he does call and ask questions. This one I believe. Sounds like a lot of “David. WTF” with Stearns convincing Cohen that he’s got things under control. *Said that Bichette is a better fit than Tucker. I don’t believe that for a second. Tucker filled a positional need and is a better player. Bichette was the last guy left before going to backup options. That’s why they agreed to go 1 year on a QO free agent. They knew they were ****ed if they didnt get him. *I still like Cohen. I know every billionaire is a little bit evil, but seems like a genuine guy that wants to win. *im excited about Metropolitan Park. But I think the parking situation is gonna suck.
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Jose Quintana to Colorado. I thought he might be one of those guys still available when we get our first starting pitcher injury of the spring.
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It might be short several bats. There is upside to the young guys, but batters 5-9 could be pretty terrible. 5. Baty .633 OPS in 2024 6. Alvarez .710 OPS in 2024 7. Vientos .702 OPS in 2025 8. Robert .657 OPS in 2024, .661 OPS in 2025 9. Semien .699 OPS in 2024, .669 OPS in 2025 It's not a stretch for all 5 batters to have a sub .700 OPS. If that happens, it won't matter how good Benge is.
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These aren't Mets updates, but Corbin Carroll and Jackson Holliday both have hamate injuries as well.
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Looking back on my predictions. 1. Yup 2. Yup 3. I didn't see Tucker entertaining a short term deal, but in the end, they left a corner OF spot for Benge. Yup. 4. Yup. 5. Yup, so far. We'll see if he eventually loses his spot. Obviously won't lose it to Jett. 6. Half credit maybe? They didn't really pursue Bellinger, and they didn't pursue Okamoto at all. But they did sign Polanco, who is a veteran with positional flexibility. 7. Nope. They didn't spend money on a starter. Traded prospects instead. 8. TBD.
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This move was obvious as soon as Nimmo was traded. I remember saying that at the time.
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Yikes. Sorry. Mods, please merge!
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Francisco Lindor. Stress reaction in his left hamate bone. Potential surgery. Recovery time 6 weeks. Per Laura Albanese on twitter. ON EDIT. The six weeks includes a ramp up playing games, so Mets are optimistic for Opening Day.
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One of the reasons 83 wins was enough to snag the third WC was the rare non-competitive season from the Braves. That's not likely to happen again. That being said, they were dealt a tough blow today. Spencer Schwellenbach will start the season on the 60 day DL. Elbow inflammation. https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/breaking-news/article/braves-to-place-promising-young-starter-spencer-schwellenbach-on-60-day-il-with-elbow-inflammation-172800685.html
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I think given the moves the Mets made, there is less pressure to start the year with Benge. I think it makes sense to give Baty and Vientos as much opportunity as possible. Assuming no injuries of course. Ultimately Benge could force the issue with a good spring, but I think he will start in Syracuse. They worked hard to preserve Ronny’s option last year. I think he’ll start in Syracuse too. The Mets have Alvarez, Semien, Vientos and Robert batting in the bottom of their lineup. A left handed pinch hitter will decide the outcome of a lot of games.
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Mets sign MJ Melendez. Major league deal. He plays 1B and C. Can’t hit. Other than that I know nothing about him. ON EDIT. Also plays OF. Hits left handed. Maybe he becomes our LH pinch hitter. Also maybe allows Alvarez to DH on his off days.
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Is Anthiony Banda worth a flyer...
Centerfield replied to The Hot Corner's topic in New York Mets Talk
Hard to say no to a big league level lefty reliever. You never know when they might have an Aaron Loup season. -
That's an interesting theory. I originally just figured they simply didn't want to pay him. But then why would they give that huge contract for Framber. Makes so little sense.
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I'll tell you who will know his first game is Short Center. And frankly, he's got all of you beat. It was July 14, 2007. Ralph Kiner night. Mets played the Reds. Hall of Famers in the Game: Reds: 1. Ken Griffey Jr. Mets: 2. Carlos Beltran 3. Tom Glavine 4. Billy Wagner In the Stadium: 5. Ralph Kiner 6. Tim McCarver 7. Tom Seaver 8. Rickey Henderson 9. Yogi Berra 10. Bob Feller 11. Ernie Harwell
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Right? I don't think I can pin down the year, much less the date.
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It's kind of crazy if you think about it. 1962-1998 (36 years). HOF Mets (playing career) 1. Tom Seaver 1998-2034. (next 36 years) HOF Mets (playing career) 1. Mike Piazza 2. Carlos Beltran 3. Francisco Lindor (likely) 4. Juan Soto (maybe) 5. Jacob deGrom (long shot, depending on how he finishes his career)
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Seaver and Piazza. Carter is an Expo. And the numbers are not really close. After Beltran, Lindor is probably next. Assuming he continues on this track, he'll have far more games under his belt than Cleveland. Hopefully he'll have a championship or at least a WS appearance to go with it. Soto, is a possibility. He'll log at least 5 years in a Met uniform before his opt out kicks in. And given he'll be going into his age 32 season, it's not clear that the Mets would pick up that option to keep him should he elect to opt out.
