Edgy MD wrote: A Ronny Mauricio infield single with two out in the seventh combined with five walks to provide all the offense the Mets were able to muster against seven allegedly Nicaraguan pitchers. Mauricio was then up with two on and no outs in the 9th and hit into a DP.
I've got no ill will toward deGrom leaving. I agree he didn't want the Mets, but believe he simply wanted a different challenge and a change of scene for his family. We were lucky to have him for as long as we did and as good as he was.
Frayed Knot wrote: Making sure that it doesn't affect the outcome of the game is something that's entirely within the powers of the players. This. It was the first day. Now they know and I bet that dude never gets caught while in that situation again. Plus, like the universal DH, the league has been telegraphing this move for YEARS. It's not like it's this is something they made up last week. The players will learn. Game changing consequences will happen rarely, if ever. Games will be shorter and all will be fine.
Britton at the Athletic has had a few articles this week focused on Cohen's spending. My favorite was from yesterday: https://theathletic.com/4232983/2023/02/20/mets-steve-cohen-spending-payroll/The Mets keep talking about their long-term blueprint. Are other owners listening? “I'm pretty clear about what I want to do, right?” Cohen said. “Hopefully people are listening to what I want to do as far as this being a bridge to a stronger farm system. I mean, it is a marker of success of my ownership reign.” I'm even more comfortable with spending now to win in order to build the farm and win by spending less later. The ultimate WIN/WIN!
Edgy MD wrote: I'm not sure if I recall ever hearing Tomás Nido speak. I know he moved to Florida in high school, but there really isn't a trace of a Puerto Rican accent there. I saw him on some bumper promo last year and thought the same thing. It was not how I expected his voice to sound.
Reading this back it sounds very mean spirited, not my intention, apologies to Gronk. He definitely plays "dumb", so it's part of his shtick. If he would be offended by your statement, then he might want to portray himself a little more seriously.
The time to do this was before they implemented the universal DH last season rendering the NL/AL distinction essentially meaningless. I feel like all of these slow rule changes enacted each year would really confuse new fans.
He was a major part of the 2006 Division winning team. I remember him being mostly money during his Mets career...even if his personality did not seem like it fit in with NYC.