I still think they should have hung on to both Brazoban and Weaver. And why was so much money included with the latter player in the deal to the Pirates?
If they've lucked out with Duarte and Lavendar, so much the better. As you say, we'll see if it lasts. I wouldn't be surprised if bullpen next year ends up as a weakness rather than the strength it was this year. Was surprised that you wrote that Duarte has a "big fastball" and said it's 95 mph. Looking it up, I found this: "The average MLB four-seam fastball velocity is 94.7 mph, setting a historic high.". Of course, that doesn't account for movement.
Are they REALLY gonna go with Block tonite? He's gonna get lit up for 5 runs in 3 innings....but overall the Mets are playing good ball. Our once heralded young catcher seems lost at the plate. He should be figuring it out at this point but he's regressing. I dunno.
Just a note: some of you may remember a guy name of Kevin J. Rogers who used to comment here regularly. He was a big advocate for Luisangel Acuna. I noticed he disappeared from this site a few months ago and figured he was discouraged by the Mets' play. Unfortunately, it turns out he passed away in April, age 64.
I still think they should have hung on to both Brazoban and Weaver. And why was so much money included with the latter player in the deal to the Pirates?
If they've lucked out with Duarte and Lavendar, so much the better. As you say, we'll see if it lasts. I wouldn't be surprised if bullpen next year ends up as a weakness rather than the strength it was this year. Was surprised that you wrote that Duarte has a "big fastball" and said it's 95 mph. Looking it up, I found this: "The average MLB four-seam fastball velocity is 94.7 mph, setting a historic high.". Of course, that doesn't account for movement.
“We aren’t talking about a guy with a big fastball here”
Right you are. Missed that.
Are they REALLY gonna go with Block tonite? He's gonna get lit up for 5 runs in 3 innings....but overall the Mets are playing good ball. Our once heralded young catcher seems lost at the plate. He should be figuring it out at this point but he's regressing. I dunno.
Just a note: some of you may remember a guy name of Kevin J. Rogers who used to comment here regularly. He was a big advocate for Luisangel Acuna. I noticed he disappeared from this site a few months ago and figured he was discouraged by the Mets' play. Unfortunately, it turns out he passed away in April, age 64.