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How is the "Band" in Banda's last name pronounced? Like Band of Gold? Or like Bond, as in James Bond? Because I've heard it pronounced both ways and also, I missed some of his outings, which weren't many.

=Marshmallowmilkshake post_id=73177 time=1627921685 user_id=119] An owner determined to turn what was a colorful ballpark [Marlins Park] into something blander than [Derek Jeter's] playing days....

Same old Mets, HR-wise. That's a pretty paltry list for a stadium now in its 13th season. Well, it's not just the Mets -- it's that ridiculous cavern that was the original stadium because Fredo thought he'd bullt some uniquely brilliant stadium that would distinguish him for his, I dunno, creativeness? But that Alonso guy is showing real promise of putting up some impressive career HR numbers, even if he's only in his 3rd season. He's the best power hitter on the planet and he'll probably move all the way up to second on that list by the end of next season.

I suspect that Steve Cohen will only want to "invest" in players that allow for a pre-draft exam. And maybe some other owners too after this Rocker saga.

=bmfc1 post_id=73147 time=1627864648 user_id=73] A player doesn't have to submit to a pre-draft medical exam unless he wants to ....

=Ceetar post_id=73145 time=1627864312 user_id=102] =batmagadanleadoff post_id=73144 time=1627864255 user_id=68] =Ceetar post_id=73142 time=1627864046 user_id=102]And where did they discover this information in a scant few weeks?

=Ceetar post_id=73142 time=1627864046 user_id=102]And where did they discover this information in a scant few weeks?

They get an extra pick in the 1st round next year. I don't see this as a real problem for the now. Unless the Mets knowingly selected "lesser" players than what was available in subsequent rounds based on some budget that accounted for signing Rocker. They won't make that up and so it looks like they're now a year behind in prospect acquisition and development. Prospects are currency as much as currency is. Brett Baty is the only Mets #1 draft pick still in their minor league system - the Mets having traded 2018's Jared Kelenic and 2020's Pete Crow-Armstrong.

=bmfc1 post_id=73105 time=1627835728 user_id=73] Today is the deadline to sign your draft picks and Jeff Passan says that as of now the Mets will .... If that's true, it hurts the farm system and we heard that the Mets had trouble making more trades this week because they didn't have enough second-level players to deal.

That's some collection of old newspapers you have. Tell us all.about Harrelson's advice to the Reds (page 65) just before "Game Three " of that playoffs series.

It's five times in like five weeks. And that's just this season. I'll bet they wear them at least 15 times next year. Gross. And they remind me of the Wilpons more than anything else. Yes, gross. But they could have done it A WHOLE LOT MORE in 2021. You know Wilpon would've. Maybe not. Maybe the Mets didnt get league approval until just now. It usually takes at least one whole season/year to get league approval for a uniform change or alternate uniforms and Cohen just recently took ownership of the team. That could be it because this kind of announcement is usually made before the season starts. _______ From Uni Watch: Excerpt: • The Mets had previously announced that they'll wear the black uniforms for their remaining Friday home games — five games in total. During last night's SNY broadcast of the game, reporter Steve Gelbs mentioned something interesting about that: He said MLB rules require a full-fledged alternate to be planned and approved two seasons in advance — a rule I was not previously aware of. Since the Mets didn't give two years' notice for the black uniforms (the idea for reviving the design came from new owner Steve Cohen, who acquired the team last winter), these uniforms are classified as “limited-use,” meaning they can be worn no more than five times. That's why they they didn't make their on-field debut until there were five Friday home games left in the season. https://uni-watch.com/2021/07/31/a-detailed-look-at-the-mets-black-throwbacks/https://uni-watch.com/2021/07/31/a-detailed-look-at-the-mets-black-throwbacks/

Edgy MD wrote: But I'd seriously have guessed that a new shortstop was one of the last things the team needed. Same here. But I'm willing to give this management every benefit of the doubt. Plus, who knows how much limbo the 2021 Mets offfense is still in with Lindor IL'd and McNeil perhaps not fully healed. I don't. So maybe Baez truly is a rental. Baez is an asset. Overall, he'll help you win. He just has a strange skill set. He's a spectacular gold-glove caliber defender who can absolutely crush -pulverize the baseball - but who strikes out a heck of a lot and swings at everything - rarely walking.

https://twitter.com/anthonydicomo/status/1421234736719093764 Yeah, that report a post above yours about deGrom perhaps returning in early August was a week old quote. The more recent stuff had deGrom returning a few weeks beyond early August. I wouldn't be surprised if the "setback" happened way before it was finally reported and the Mets were doing their best to hide so that they wouldn't be fleeced if they were going after a front of the rotation pitcher before the trade deadline. Coincidence that this was announced after the trade deadline expired?

Chad ochoseis wrote: The red men who are gonna dive from the fourteenth floor: J India (R) 2B J Winker (L) LF K Farmer (R) SS J Votto (L) 1B T Naquin (L) RF T Barnhart (L) C E Suárez (R) 3B S Akiyama (L) CF S Gray (R) P The Reds whom you're gonna strike from your little black book.

Edgy MD wrote: Is this really a wow? Because I don't want to be the stinkaroonie, but I'm looking at this .292 on-base percentage, which followed a .238 last year, and it's not moving my heart. I certainly welcome his glove and his power, but I'm not thinking that these were what the team was lacking. Hs OBP's have always been fucking dreadful, not just the last two seasons, but even in his very best years. His best ever single season OBP was .326. His lifetime OBP is .303.

Jacob deGrom threw a light side session before [yesterday's] game, according to manager Luis Rojas, and will likely play catch on Friday. The Mets have not announced a timetable for deGrom's return to the rotation, but last weekend a club source indicated “early August” was the probability provided deGrom didn't incur a setback. The Mets ace has been on the injured list for almost two weeks with tightness in his right forearm. https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/pete-alonsos-mammoth-mets-home-run-put-him-in-rare-company/https://nypost.com/2021/07/30/pete-alonsos-mammoth-mets-home-run-put-him-in-rare-company/ Sunday is August. So early August is next week. If deGrom returns next week, he has a chance to accumulate 162 IP's for this season. We'll see.

Reds@Mets, 7:10PM, Sonny Gray (2-6) 4.50 v. Carlos Carrasco (0-0) -.--

Assuming that deGrom averages 6.5 innings pitched per start over his remaining starts, he'd have to return in about a week and not miss any more starts to pitch enough innings to qualify for the rates stat leads, including the 2021 ERA crown. Neither of those conditions -- next week's return or the 6.5 IP/avg. look likely at this point.

If the season ended today, the Dodgers would be playing in the one-and-done Wild Card game. So they're upping the odds that they'll have an ace starting pitcher for that game if that scenario plays out, among other things.

https://twitter.com/jeffpassan/status/1420911145758691330 According to multiple reports tonight, the three-time Cy Young award-winner and the Nats' starting shortstop are both being dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a prospect package that includes catcher Keibert Ruiz and right-hander Josiah Gray, the top player and pitcher in the Dodgers' organization, and “two mid-range prospects” as the Athletic's Ken Rosenthal described them. https://www.federalbaseball.com/2021/7/29/22601106/washington-nationals-reportedly-trade-max-scherzer-trea-turner-to-los-angeles-dodgers-four-prospectshttps://www.federalbaseball.com/2021/7/29/22601106/washington-nationals-reportedly-trade-max-scherzer-trea-turner-to-los-angeles-dodgers-four-prospects

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=72838 time=1627582345 user_id=68] deGrom's third in bWAR in the NL (5.0) behind only Tatis (5.1) and Wheeler (5.3). He's also tied for 2d in strikeouts. He's got about 35 less IP's than regular starters who haven't missed a start.

Edgy MD wrote: He theoretically could be so far ahead of the field in rate stats, that he's still could lead NL pitchers in WAR while not qualifying (or barely qualifying) for the ERA title. I don't see that happening unless he returns in the next week (or so) and continues to pitch out of his mind upon his return, like he was pitching all season long. Plus when he returns, I'm sure they'll baby him for a while pitch-count wise. It'll be a minor miracle if he goes more than five innings for a while.

=batmagadanleadoff post_id=72838 time=1627582345 user_id=68] deGrom's third in bWAR in the NL (5.0) behind only Tatis (5.1) and Wheeler (5.3). He's also tied for 2d in strikeouts. He's got about 35 less IP's than regular starters who haven't missed a start.

deGrom's third in bWAR in the NL (5.0) behind only Tatis (5.1) and Wheeler (5.3). He's also tied for 2d in strikeouts. He's got about 35 less IP's than regular starters who haven't missed a start.

Mets taking Jacob deGrom's comeback slowly https://nypost.com/2021/07/29/mets-taking-jacob-degroms-comeback-slowly/https://nypost.com/2021/07/29/mets-taking-jacob-degroms-comeback-slowly/ This probably means a Labor Day return.