This newsletter seems to forget the constant questioning of motives as the team started their downward trajectory last year. I have seen it mentioned a few times now, oh the team didn’t play well last year but we never had to question their drive. You must have poor memory.
It also just bothers me every time I hear someone say Brandon Nimmo would have had his number retired if he had stayed… I don’t buy it. Maybe Mets HOF but number retirement? Get out of here.
David Sterns makes terrible roster decisions. This team has no power, no team speed, average at best defense. I have never seen a team hit as many weak ground balls and take so many strikes and then chase out of the strike zone. Therefore don't walk enough. Maybe David Sterns makes terrible coaching hires also. All I know is that the Mets are TERRIBLE and UNWATCHABLE! I am EMBARRASSED to wear my Mets gear here in Georgia. The Braves made a few key signings over the off season that are working out great. They are back on top without over paying any players. And yes, Dominic Smith plays for them. Plays a great first base...has a higher batting average and more RBIs than any Met. And plays a great first base and a decent left field. Oh by the way, the White Sox signed a free agent first baseman who leads the majors in Homer's. That was only a 3 year deal. David Sterns has been a terrible GM for the Mets!
The only thing different between the Mets and the Red Sox is that the Mets haven’t fired their coaching staff to distract from front office incompetence and absent ownership. But the Mets might just be more patient in that regard.
Alonso wanted too much money. Fine. They needed to get a good 1B replacement.
Getting rid of Nimmo, a guy fans rightly liked and who was part of the team's core brand, was dubious. Nimmo-Benge-Soto with Taylor and another guy would have done it. The team isn't losing because Nimmo isn't there, but it likely adds to the dysfunction.
I would say the same about Squirrel, though he's somewhat more disposable if you are going to replace him with someone good. Or a prospect.
Getting a big bat for Alonso, I understand it, but they probably overpaid him & he's not performing. You also hurt the defense overall, though injuries (one fairly predictable since the guy is regularly hurt) made things worse.
You also get rid of all the coaches (including two very good ones) and keep the manager. The whole thing is a mess that probably takes time for the team to click. Meanwhile, you keep the suspect starting pitching staff minus one rental ace who doesn't go long.
Finally, people keep on talking about the need for changes, and they are not doing ANYTHING. They hope this will be 2024 all over again, maybe. Maybe if everything goes right, they will somehow get in. Sounds familiar.
Allowing Diaz to flee to LA was a catastrophic error by Stearns, although Diaz most likely wanted to leave anyway....could he see the writing on the wall???
This newsletter seems to forget the constant questioning of motives as the team started their downward trajectory last year. I have seen it mentioned a few times now, oh the team didn’t play well last year but we never had to question their drive. You must have poor memory.
It also just bothers me every time I hear someone say Brandon Nimmo would have had his number retired if he had stayed… I don’t buy it. Maybe Mets HOF but number retirement? Get out of here.
David Sterns makes terrible roster decisions. This team has no power, no team speed, average at best defense. I have never seen a team hit as many weak ground balls and take so many strikes and then chase out of the strike zone. Therefore don't walk enough. Maybe David Sterns makes terrible coaching hires also. All I know is that the Mets are TERRIBLE and UNWATCHABLE! I am EMBARRASSED to wear my Mets gear here in Georgia. The Braves made a few key signings over the off season that are working out great. They are back on top without over paying any players. And yes, Dominic Smith plays for them. Plays a great first base...has a higher batting average and more RBIs than any Met. And plays a great first base and a decent left field. Oh by the way, the White Sox signed a free agent first baseman who leads the majors in Homer's. That was only a 3 year deal. David Sterns has been a terrible GM for the Mets!
Good for Dom Smith but the Mets are only one of a few teams that felt he wasn't worth keeping.
The only thing different between the Mets and the Red Sox is that the Mets haven’t fired their coaching staff to distract from front office incompetence and absent ownership. But the Mets might just be more patient in that regard.
I don't see any fault on the part of Cohen. He's been willing to spend the money. Lots and lots of people thought Stearns was the cat's meow.
Completely inaccurate to say Nimmo is a borderline great player. And Aaron Heilman was basically a bust.
Alonso wanted too much money. Fine. They needed to get a good 1B replacement.
Getting rid of Nimmo, a guy fans rightly liked and who was part of the team's core brand, was dubious. Nimmo-Benge-Soto with Taylor and another guy would have done it. The team isn't losing because Nimmo isn't there, but it likely adds to the dysfunction.
I would say the same about Squirrel, though he's somewhat more disposable if you are going to replace him with someone good. Or a prospect.
Getting a big bat for Alonso, I understand it, but they probably overpaid him & he's not performing. You also hurt the defense overall, though injuries (one fairly predictable since the guy is regularly hurt) made things worse.
You also get rid of all the coaches (including two very good ones) and keep the manager. The whole thing is a mess that probably takes time for the team to click. Meanwhile, you keep the suspect starting pitching staff minus one rental ace who doesn't go long.
Finally, people keep on talking about the need for changes, and they are not doing ANYTHING. They hope this will be 2024 all over again, maybe. Maybe if everything goes right, they will somehow get in. Sounds familiar.
Allowing Diaz to flee to LA was a catastrophic error by Stearns, although Diaz most likely wanted to leave anyway....could he see the writing on the wall???
Diaz wanted to go and now he's hurt.
Don’t you just want to punch Stearns in the face. Just something about that guy that screams smug Ivy League aloofness. Hate him.
James, tell us how you really feel 😂..no political violence! 😅
No politics involved that’s for sure. If politics were to enter I’m an equal opportunity offender. I hate everybody when it comes to politicians.