The Mets have lost six in a row and relinquished first place to the Phillies. Plus, a look at who could fill the club's glaring holes ahead of the trade deadline
They finally realized that the DH is here to stay in the NL and is a unique position that needs to be filled by a player suited to the role last year when they signed JD. That turned me off when it came to light that he was completely out of any kind of shape and would need a month or so to get into said shape. It was great for awhile but failed in the end. So they went back to DH by committee again this year. Attn Mets: DH is a position that needs to be filled. It can't be manned by just the guy is isn't injured or ill today.
I've been wondering whether Vientos will get the job when he comes back. I'm not sure where he'd be with it, but it would certainly ease up the youth logjam in the infield.
Right now, we're not getting anyone locked in on the improvement curve because we're not sorted enough to get everyone the consistent reps they need. We're hung up with four quadruple-A players.
Of the quartet, Vientos is the weakest defensively despite his gun. So, it makes sense for him to move to DH and cut it down to three guys for two spots (or three for three if Mauricio or Acuña get a look in centerfield).
Wake up! In the last part of half the season, the Mets are throwing away all their good work. Someone has to step up when things are going bad, as someone is always willing to be the leader when things are going well. Shake it up!!
Todavía tenemos un 60% de victorias, pero somos fanáticos de los Mets y siempre vemos la botella medio vacía (incluso cuando las cosas van bien). ¿Damos ya por perdida la temporada o intentamos confiar en el equipo y en las decisiones del GM? Yo apuesto por lo segundo, aunque en partidos como los de ayer es muy difícil mantener la cabeza fría...
Google translation: We're still at 60% winning, but we're Mets fans and we always see the glass as half empty (even when things are going well). Do we give up on the season or try to trust the team and the GM's decisions? I'm betting on the latter, although in games like yesterday's, it's very difficult to keep a cool head...
Fue desesperante ver como Marte y especialmente Alvarez perseguían una y otra vez el mismo lanzamiento bajo e inalcanzable de Strider. Dos out seguros cada vez que pisaban el plato.
Google translation:It was exasperating to watch Marte and especially Alvarez repeatedly chase the same low, uncatchable pitch from Strider. Two outs were guaranteed every time they stepped onto the plate.
Slim pickings in the trade market will make Stearns' job a tough one.
One aspect of the Mets org that needs some attention is the failure to produce quality prospects (that haven't been traded already). You just listed Acuna, Vientos, Baty, and Mauricio as examples - four guys that so far look like C-level players overall, basically roster fillers.
We still haven't produced a stud catcher or an ace starter either. That issue may be the most troubling.
There are no words. Actually, there are, but they are still floating around in my head, and I am aware of this being a Family platform
The team was supposed to be lead by the offense and they’ve scored less than 2 ½ runs a game in the losing streak with 2 shutouts. They need a DH.
They finally realized that the DH is here to stay in the NL and is a unique position that needs to be filled by a player suited to the role last year when they signed JD. That turned me off when it came to light that he was completely out of any kind of shape and would need a month or so to get into said shape. It was great for awhile but failed in the end. So they went back to DH by committee again this year. Attn Mets: DH is a position that needs to be filled. It can't be manned by just the guy is isn't injured or ill today.
I've been wondering whether Vientos will get the job when he comes back. I'm not sure where he'd be with it, but it would certainly ease up the youth logjam in the infield.
Right now, we're not getting anyone locked in on the improvement curve because we're not sorted enough to get everyone the consistent reps they need. We're hung up with four quadruple-A players.
Of the quartet, Vientos is the weakest defensively despite his gun. So, it makes sense for him to move to DH and cut it down to three guys for two spots (or three for three if Mauricio or Acuña get a look in centerfield).
Nearly half the season played and Mets production at DH:
.238, 9 HR, 35 RBI
would be curious to see how the Mets rank statistically at DH since it’s been instituted in the NL. Would wager they’re at or near the bottom.
Wake up! In the last part of half the season, the Mets are throwing away all their good work. Someone has to step up when things are going bad, as someone is always willing to be the leader when things are going well. Shake it up!!
Todavía tenemos un 60% de victorias, pero somos fanáticos de los Mets y siempre vemos la botella medio vacía (incluso cuando las cosas van bien). ¿Damos ya por perdida la temporada o intentamos confiar en el equipo y en las decisiones del GM? Yo apuesto por lo segundo, aunque en partidos como los de ayer es muy difícil mantener la cabeza fría...
Google translation: We're still at 60% winning, but we're Mets fans and we always see the glass as half empty (even when things are going well). Do we give up on the season or try to trust the team and the GM's decisions? I'm betting on the latter, although in games like yesterday's, it's very difficult to keep a cool head...
Fue desesperante ver como Marte y especialmente Alvarez perseguían una y otra vez el mismo lanzamiento bajo e inalcanzable de Strider. Dos out seguros cada vez que pisaban el plato.
Google translation:It was exasperating to watch Marte and especially Alvarez repeatedly chase the same low, uncatchable pitch from Strider. Two outs were guaranteed every time they stepped onto the plate.
This team needs a damn defibrillator. They’re flatlined on the hospital bed.
Slim pickings in the trade market will make Stearns' job a tough one.
One aspect of the Mets org that needs some attention is the failure to produce quality prospects (that haven't been traded already). You just listed Acuna, Vientos, Baty, and Mauricio as examples - four guys that so far look like C-level players overall, basically roster fillers.
We still haven't produced a stud catcher or an ace starter either. That issue may be the most troubling.
It's just two early to give a verdict on the four young players you mentioned. Of all the Mets young players, Alvarez discourages me the most.
Team meeting time?