All true. Who would have thought back in spring training they'd have so much trouble scoring? So many guys are contributing less than we'd expect, it's not funny. The stat about Diaz reminds me of one thing: players go through up and down periods, its part of the picture. A short time ago, people were writing about how his velo was down, etc. Both fans and pundits tend to see the down periods as indicative that the player is "over the hill", has "lost it", "not what he used to be", etc., when it's just normal fluctuation in their performance. Then again, I am getting worried that my boy McNeil is over the hill!
Yesterday may have been a bit of a letdown after facing the Dodgers. The fact we eked out a win in kind of a flat game at the plate is a good sign.
That being said, we really must start hitting. We're a third of the way in now. It's time to crank it up.
Which we might. June, July and August seem to be our happy time, and for sure it's been a dreary April and May. I'm hoping some nice warm and dry weather and a little sun and we'll lock in and start swinging the bats.
One third of the season is in the books and the Mets are in range of 90 - 100 win season. Yes there are problems as mentioned, but who would have thought they would be where they are without a single inning from Sean. Yes the offense especially when opportunities to knock on runs come up empty, but the hitters who have been lackluster for the most part have good history to remedy the problems.
Winker could be out for awhile. He hasn't started any baseball activities yet. I understand trying to replace that production with Jared Young the lefty but .. how about giving Meneses a shot? He can hit bombs.
All true. Who would have thought back in spring training they'd have so much trouble scoring? So many guys are contributing less than we'd expect, it's not funny. The stat about Diaz reminds me of one thing: players go through up and down periods, its part of the picture. A short time ago, people were writing about how his velo was down, etc. Both fans and pundits tend to see the down periods as indicative that the player is "over the hill", has "lost it", "not what he used to be", etc., when it's just normal fluctuation in their performance. Then again, I am getting worried that my boy McNeil is over the hill!
Yesterday may have been a bit of a letdown after facing the Dodgers. The fact we eked out a win in kind of a flat game at the plate is a good sign.
That being said, we really must start hitting. We're a third of the way in now. It's time to crank it up.
Which we might. June, July and August seem to be our happy time, and for sure it's been a dreary April and May. I'm hoping some nice warm and dry weather and a little sun and we'll lock in and start swinging the bats.
One third of the season is in the books and the Mets are in range of 90 - 100 win season. Yes there are problems as mentioned, but who would have thought they would be where they are without a single inning from Sean. Yes the offense especially when opportunities to knock on runs come up empty, but the hitters who have been lackluster for the most part have good history to remedy the problems.
Probably also looking for a full-time CF who has higher offensive potential than Taylor but with similar defensive metrics.
Winker could be out for awhile. He hasn't started any baseball activities yet. I understand trying to replace that production with Jared Young the lefty but .. how about giving Meneses a shot? He can hit bombs.
Enjoyed watvhing the game yesterday with my mom (Red Sox fan), dad (Mets fan), and son (disinterested Mets fan).