The Hot Corner

I believe that having been shifted from lead-off or second in the order to 4th ("clean up") or fifth in the order likely played into a change in his approach at the plate. Traditionally, the top 2 hitters are viewed as the "table setters" to get on base for the "sluggers" to drive them in. Moving to the middle of the line up, would likely cause him to feel the need to hit the ball with more authority and drive the ball rather than be as selective and work walks to pass as he would have at the top of the order. I know that the traditional batting order roles have shifted (Ohtani hitting leadoff), but I believe it still plays into the thinking and approach of many hitters. I have always felt that Nimmo was well suited to hit in the second spot behind Lindor, because Nimmo can work long counts, draw walks, and bats LH. All of those attributes provide greater opportunities for Lindor to steal bases and get into scoring position while hopefully creating a greater number of RBI opportunities for your best hitter (Soto) in the 3 hole. Many people view line up construction differently, but I'm old school in my thinking.

If it were my call to make, I would be fine with offering 4 years/$80 mil. with a club option for $20 mil. on a 5th year. I would be okay with a club buy out of $3-4 mil. should the club option is not exercised. Since the club was already on the hook for $38 mil. for 2026 & 2027 had Diaz not opted out, that isn't that big a stretch. Of course, it isn't my money nor my call to make.

It just shows how sick and twisted our world has become.

I voted 4 stars. I would have gone 4.5 stars had it been an option. As Gwreck pointed out in his analysis of Cohen's ownership the Mets, the overall result has been positive. Cohen has improved the team, the stadium and the Mets "brand" during his tenure. I doubt anyone would want to go back to the Wilpon era. The results haven't been quite what the fan base had hoped for, particularly this season, but he has given the Mets the resources to be successful. It is up the players to then provide the results.

Yup. It (almost) always comes down to money.

I would love to see Skubal pitching for the Mets, but I can't see giving up that much young talent for a 1 year rental, no matter how good he is. If they could sign him to a 3-4 year extension, then I would probably do it. You can't expect to get that great a pitcher without expecting to surrender a fair amount of prospects/young talent. Withouot being able to secure long-term as a part of that deal, then I would pass.

Taylor definitely should not be counted on to be the starting CF. He however is a wonderful defensive outfielder that can sub for defense late in the game, runs well enough to serve as a pinch runner, and is reasonably inexpensive. So, I have no problem keeping him around in a 4th/5th outfielder role, but he can't be counted on to play a starting role in the outfield.

I could be wrong, but I don't believe Pete's game will age well. He makes his living off one basic skill, he hits the ball hard. He is an elite power hitter. He has also been very durable and reliable. He does not hit for average, he doesn't run well, he fields reasonable well, but with very limited range. His throwing is not a strength. Unfortunately, his rather one dimensional skill set, makes him best suited to be a DH, particularly as he ages. That said, I would love to see the Mets resign Pete. Preferably to a 3 year deal, but I could see going 4 is the numbers aren't too crazy.

Damn. Still a great World Series.

Not having Bichette late in the games really hurts Toronto's offense. We need a hero.

Unbelievable!

If you are a baseball fan, this has ben a great World Series. Now Toronto needs to win this thing to make it even better.

Frayed Knot wrote: Early in his career, I kind of had Vladdy Jr pegged as a bit of baseball's version of a nepo-baby: fence-swinging, not well-rounded, not in great shape, and maybe thinking a good career (and a ton of money) was owed to him as a result of him being a legacy player. But he's impressed me over the last month, not just with his hitting but also with all around play and his spirit on the field and in the dugout. In short, he's been fun to watch*. So now my thinking has changed to, while there may be players who enjoy being a pro baseball player as much as Vladdy does, I'n not sure anyone enjoys it more. * OK, especially while fucking the Yanx, but elsewhere as well I have really been impressed by his overall game. His defense has been stellar. His diving catch of the Tommy Edmonds line drive was a great play. Started a nice DP last inning, as well.

Scherzer was not fooling the Dodger hitters in the 4th, but the Blue Jays flash the leather. Back to back diving catches to get him out of a bases loaded jam with only one run scoring. I would have someone (Bieber?) getting warm in the pen, just in case Scherzer doesn't have it to open the 5th. Meanwhile, how about some insurance runs from the Blue Jays.

Dodgers walk Guerrero Jr. to bring up Bichette. Bo knows hitting. He absolutely crushed a 3 run homer to Dead CF! 3-0 Toronto. Ohtani is done after 2 and a third innings.

=Centerfield post_id=207534 time=1761967050 user_id=65] Play is right in front of him. Hernandez running full momentum toward 2B. Springer and Vlad due up. Just awful baserunning.

I find it interesting that they play the "clown call rules" in extra innings all season, then revert to true and proper baseball for extra innings during the play-offs. They should play real baseball during the regular season as well. Upon edit: I inadvertently posted this in the wrong thread. This was supposed to have been in the World Series Thread.

Toronto needs to find a way to break through against Yamamoto. I don't want the Dodgers to see a game 7.

All year I didn't get why the Jays are good. I'm still not sure I get it, but, to use a 'ockey term, "they work". The Blue Jays have been playing good, solid defense. They are error free in the 5 World Series games. The Dodgers have played rather sloppy defense and have misplayed singles into extra bases. Then you throw in the free bases the Dodgers have gifted the Blue Jays with hit batters and wild pitchers and they help to set the table for the Blue Jay hitters. The Blue Jays have made the most of the Dodgers miscues by putting the ball in play a high percentage of the time. As the Blue Jays have consistently put the ball in play, invariably some of them have found holes and led to runs.

I'm definitely a fan of the pinstripes. I would prefer they wear them more. I personally believe that the Mets (and most teams) have far too many uniforms styles/combination. All you should need is a classic home (blue pinstipes) and a set away (updated version of the gray) uniform, add a rare special occasion uniform and that's enough. I know it's about marketing and having more styles and products of merchandise, but I am a rather simplistic guy.

West Side Story. It was a highly decorated (10 Academy Awards) musical of the 1960's set in New York city where two rival gangs compete for control their turf on the Upper West Side. Seaver was a highly decorated pitcher (ROY, 3 Cy Young Awards, and 11 time All-Star) that made his name primarily in New York where he helped win the hearts of the cities baseball fans. Who is the Tom Seaver of women's softball?

Lefty Specialist wrote: I am rooting for anything Canadian these days. Go Jays. Definitely. A Toronto win also has the added bonus of irritating the fat orange idiot.

It would be great to have Skubal, but I don't see it happening. First I doubt he is truly available, at least not until the trade deadline. Secondly, if he somehow is available, the cost in young talent to secure him would almost assuredly be prohibitive. Lastly, David Stearns historically has seemed averse to large, long-term commitments to pitchers. I doubt, he would be open to trading away a large chunk of the farm system he has so carefully built and maintained for any pitcher.

Pete Rose. Like Seaver he had an almost maniacal competitive drive to succeed and be great. Rose's crouching batting stance was as distinctive as was Seaver's drop and drive delivery to the plate. Like Seaver, Rose always got his uniform dirty. Lastly, they both had a reputation for being rather arrogant off the field.* Who was the Tom Seaver of the 1970's Oakland A's? *I hate to equate Saver with Rose in any way, but it was my first thought and so much of it seems to fit.

Diego Segui. He was the closer for the Pilots. Like Seaver in his initial seasons with the Mets, Segui pitched well for an abysmal team. Who is the Tom Seaver of the NY Knicks?