The new setup with only a trade deadline probably has teams nervous and confused as to how to go about getting players, especially waiver wire type pickups. Don't want to overpay for secondary pickups.
OT: 2019 Mets Season Thread
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Greinke to Houston will make a great 3rd starter in the playoffs. What did Houston give up to get him?
I'm jealous of the Astros. Their ownership is committed to winning and the organization is a well oiled machine with proven vets, young stars and a stocked farm team.
Now that Wheels is here I think you have to qualify him after the season. To let him walk for nothing is idiotic. BTW I would consider signing him and Storman and dealing Noah for a Bauer level return in the off season.
The return must not have been there.
Thought looking ahead is resign Wheeler trade Noah, who has higher trade value.
They were committed first to losing as bad as just about any team in history from 2011-2014.
You could never do that in NY. Look at the Mets. 5 games out of the WC and the back pages have been mocking practically all year long. I can't imagine whatd they say if the Mets were playing .300 ball.
Let's see what this staff can do for the rest of year.
It’s takes a strong will of character, clarity of vision and total organizational commitment from top to bottom (including the fanbase).
Never getting that with the Mets unfortunately.
What you need even more is a front office that is excellent at predicting what prospects will come through, and that's tricky. The Phillies had a terrible time starting in 2012, but you can see they are weak in several key areas, most importantly pitching. Except for Nola, the minor league system hasn't produced a single reliable starter.
I said half of the 24 blown saves, which would be 12. That would make it 38 saves, closer to the league average. But hey... you win. Mets would have the same record if they had Mariano, Goose, Rollie, and Trevor Hoffman in their bullpen this year. Congrats.
Don't forget : five wins instead of losses would have the Mets only a game behind in the wild-card race.
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F-in great stuff. He loves NY and wants to stay here. This should be shown every start as he’s warming up !!!!
If you cut the 22 (per ESPN.com, not 24) blown saves in half, then you are 37 for 48, a 77% save conversation rate. That is elite.
So yeah, if the Mets had an elite bullpen instead of a sucky one, there would be a big difference in their W-L. We agree there.
Another goodie !
Just let me enjoy some excitement until my heart is ripped out by an excruciating loss !
LGMMF !!!!
In addition to the wins, having a strong bullpen has other implications. It would be demoralizing for a team when we go up by 3-4 runs. But with a weak bullpen the other team always feels like they have a chance to come form behind and win.
Yeah well, isn't that where the Mets should be with the Cubs, Dodgers, and the other playoff contenders?
“Hey, at least we scored one run. Beats last year.”
Why is Cano batting cleanup behind Alonso? And his defense isn't even that great anymore.:chairshot:
Mickey should have protested this game.
Frazier with great hit and run. Why make Rosario bunt?
Diaz better clean this up.
Frazier with great hit and run. Why make Rosario bunt?
Diaz better clean this up.
Every run like gold with this closer we mortgaged the future for, not to mention fruitless more years with Cano
Who else is out of market ??
The ability to now get all games with Mets broadcast is awesome !!
What the F with the commercials ? The same 3 all game every game ??
The ability to now get all games with Mets broadcast is awesome !!
What the F with the commercials ? The same 3 all game every game ??
Another home run given up by Diaz. No lead is ever safe.
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