Mark Vientos hit a grand slam, and was robbed of another home run as the rumor mill swirls around him. Also - the Mets blew a four-run lead and lost to the Padres
Yeah, the RISP was 1-7 (the Padres were 7-15) but what may be an even more damning stat coming out of the game is that the top 4 in the lineup whiffed 11 times ... compared to just 4 for the bottom 4. They weren't even putting the ball in play. And what may be an unpopular remark that I have alluded to in the past: Soto should stop trying to be the umpire. He doesn't get to call his own balls and strikes. He needs to understand the ump's tendencies and play his game accordingly. And, yes, who am I to give advice to a generational player who is destined for Cooperstown?
Listen, I get the Vientos saga. I know what he did for the Mets last year. If you want him to DH for you for the next 5/6 years then he stays but his glove is UN-playable at third and at first. He even had a glove that allowed a ball to go through it this season which just proves his worthlessness in the field. Baty is great at third and playing a damned good second too. Maurico is just slick at third too and can play second but prefers to be on the left side of the infield. Looking at that kid’s swing is like seeing the Sistine chapel. It effortless as the ball explodes off of it. He currently has the hardest hit ball of the season and keeps stacking them. If Pete leaves I’d stick Baty at first and Mauricio at third and Vientos at DH (if he’s still here). Baty and Mauricio can’t be moved. Acuna can be replaced by Jett. We do have a bunch of infielders ready but as we all know Lindor ain’t going anywhere. Baty is hitting and Mauricio is tearing the cover off the ball right now and since Soto told him to let the ball travel further it’s like a switch went off. Makes you wonder how our hitting coaches still have jobs but that’s another essay for another day as they should all be fired for the RISP problems of the last couple of years. Bader will be back. More arms are coming to help the Bullpen. Than god we didn’t trade for Clase. MLB sucks for waiting so long to suspend him too. If he had been traded and they did that it would’ve been bullshit to the max. Blackburn might get moved. Megil should be a full time pen arm too as the starter experiment should be done. Tough loss last night but we will get em tonite. LGM!
Your assuming he continues to hit after we get him...he may just as well revert to what is a long-established mediocre normal for him. The McNeil/Taylor combo probably gives you similar overall performance. It's not worth sending the twins a promising prospect. Doubt if they'll unload him for peanuts.
I get it. I just think he fits in after being here last year. He is a tremendous outfielder though. Always in position to throw after the catch. The twins also have some BP arms we are interested in so I feel If a CFer is coming and that’s a big if he would be packaged with one or two of them. I’d also bring up Gilbert before giving up too much. I’d hate to disrupt this team and the vibes it has. The “baby” Mets seem to have their own little club pulling for each other. If they are hitting I see no need to screw around.
In my opinion, I don't want to see someone moved unless it is for a 6-7 inning starting pitcher. I'd also like to see lineup staples get a day off now and then. Throw different dynamics at other teams, and put some speed on the field.
Disagree. I think the need for another good reliever is compelling. Btw, Diaz has been very shaky his last two outings and seems to be making a specialty of hitting batters. Seems that Vientos, Mauricio, and Baty are all on the upswing...a good problem to have. I do agree that it would be a good idea to give Alonso, Soto, Nimmo, and Lindor a day off now and then.
Yeah, the RISP was 1-7 (the Padres were 7-15) but what may be an even more damning stat coming out of the game is that the top 4 in the lineup whiffed 11 times ... compared to just 4 for the bottom 4. They weren't even putting the ball in play. And what may be an unpopular remark that I have alluded to in the past: Soto should stop trying to be the umpire. He doesn't get to call his own balls and strikes. He needs to understand the ump's tendencies and play his game accordingly. And, yes, who am I to give advice to a generational player who is destined for Cooperstown?
He and Alonso are cold.looking for a bounce back soon.
Listen, I get the Vientos saga. I know what he did for the Mets last year. If you want him to DH for you for the next 5/6 years then he stays but his glove is UN-playable at third and at first. He even had a glove that allowed a ball to go through it this season which just proves his worthlessness in the field. Baty is great at third and playing a damned good second too. Maurico is just slick at third too and can play second but prefers to be on the left side of the infield. Looking at that kid’s swing is like seeing the Sistine chapel. It effortless as the ball explodes off of it. He currently has the hardest hit ball of the season and keeps stacking them. If Pete leaves I’d stick Baty at first and Mauricio at third and Vientos at DH (if he’s still here). Baty and Mauricio can’t be moved. Acuna can be replaced by Jett. We do have a bunch of infielders ready but as we all know Lindor ain’t going anywhere. Baty is hitting and Mauricio is tearing the cover off the ball right now and since Soto told him to let the ball travel further it’s like a switch went off. Makes you wonder how our hitting coaches still have jobs but that’s another essay for another day as they should all be fired for the RISP problems of the last couple of years. Bader will be back. More arms are coming to help the Bullpen. Than god we didn’t trade for Clase. MLB sucks for waiting so long to suspend him too. If he had been traded and they did that it would’ve been bullshit to the max. Blackburn might get moved. Megil should be a full time pen arm too as the starter experiment should be done. Tough loss last night but we will get em tonite. LGM!
I also like Mauricio a lot, but when it comes to beautiful swings, none better than Conforto and yet he ended up with a mediocre career.
Lotsa interesting ideas, but no bader, please!
Why not?
Your assuming he continues to hit after we get him...he may just as well revert to what is a long-established mediocre normal for him. The McNeil/Taylor combo probably gives you similar overall performance. It's not worth sending the twins a promising prospect. Doubt if they'll unload him for peanuts.
I get it. I just think he fits in after being here last year. He is a tremendous outfielder though. Always in position to throw after the catch. The twins also have some BP arms we are interested in so I feel If a CFer is coming and that’s a big if he would be packaged with one or two of them. I’d also bring up Gilbert before giving up too much. I’d hate to disrupt this team and the vibes it has. The “baby” Mets seem to have their own little club pulling for each other. If they are hitting I see no need to screw around.
PFP Brazoban...c'mon.
Maybe Alonso gave him some helpful tips!
In my opinion, I don't want to see someone moved unless it is for a 6-7 inning starting pitcher. I'd also like to see lineup staples get a day off now and then. Throw different dynamics at other teams, and put some speed on the field.
Disagree. I think the need for another good reliever is compelling. Btw, Diaz has been very shaky his last two outings and seems to be making a specialty of hitting batters. Seems that Vientos, Mauricio, and Baty are all on the upswing...a good problem to have. I do agree that it would be a good idea to give Alonso, Soto, Nimmo, and Lindor a day off now and then.
Agree. We need another high leverage reliever more than anything although that start from Montas wasn’t comforting
He's made six starts, pitched well 3 times and poorly 3 times. That's the best that we can expect from him.
That's ok, I see McGill as a 2 to 3 inning reliever, not a starter when he returns
I think Megill might turn out to be a difference maker in middle relief. When he's on, he's a weapon .