Nelson/Kiner/Murphy are a given and mentioned in the article that was linked. Just tried to mention the bridge between these great teams.
OT: New York Mets 2022-2023 Off Season Thread
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This one just bothers me (and you were right there with me). Literally one quick review of 1 AB on At Bat and I knew we were screwed. Hopefully he turns it around, but I'm not feeling it.
A really long way to go without stopping. I hope they don't have to go to the bathroom.Leaving Citi Field. Next stop, Port St. Lucie.
I get that he sucked here but he does have a pretty good history against lefties-
Regardless- you literally are saying you knew he would suck here by watching 1 single AB? Just a little bit of hyperbole
Yes, he looked like the 2nd coming of Cuddyer in G1 WS ‘15, which this team should have sniffed out if I could
I was and still am. At some point I looked at Rufs numbers against LHP like Eppler said so I'm trying to give Ruf the benefit of the doubt.
Still goes down as a terrible trade overall.
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My first post on Ruf: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...st-season-thread.237413/page-140#post-5793292
My first post comparing him to Cuddyer: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...on-and-post-season-thread.237413/post-5793325
My second post comparing him to Cuddyer with the At Bat commentary: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...on-and-post-season-thread.237413/post-5794854
My first post comparing him to Cuddyer: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...on-and-post-season-thread.237413/post-5793325
My second post comparing him to Cuddyer with the At Bat commentary: https://rutgers.forums.rivals.com/t...on-and-post-season-thread.237413/post-5794854
Can anyone verify the deGrom story for leaving?
Here is what I've heard:
My understanding is Sandy Alderson played a role in his leaving. It appears deGrom and Sandy didn't see eye to eye after Sandy degraded him to lower the cost to re-sign deGrom. Sandy is not the GM but continues to interfere with the baseball side of the organization. Sandy is rubbing plenty of people the wrong way within the organization. Hence, another reason why the Mets are trying to push Sandy out without embarrassing him.
Here is what I've heard:
My understanding is Sandy Alderson played a role in his leaving. It appears deGrom and Sandy didn't see eye to eye after Sandy degraded him to lower the cost to re-sign deGrom. Sandy is not the GM but continues to interfere with the baseball side of the organization. Sandy is rubbing plenty of people the wrong way within the organization. Hence, another reason why the Mets are trying to push Sandy out without embarrassing him.
I have no idea of Sandy’s involvement etc. But it’s been reported that Mets brass knew Jake wasn’t returning. It was a personal thing with his family made worse by the offer which Jake felt was disrespectful etc.
deGrom was not going to sign with the Mets. It was a well known fact. He wanted to move to a red state. He got the Rangers to offer him the contract he was looking for. I don't think he hates the Mets. Obviously his chances for winning a ring is much higher with an owner like Cohen, but that was not his goal.
Some interesting quotes from Buck. Apparently Jake had told Buck that he fully expected to remain a Met, and someday Jake would reveal the "real story" behind his departure.
Buck then tactfully states that he takes the above with a few grains of salt.
sports.yahoo.com
Buck then tactfully states that he takes the above with a few grains of salt.
Mets' Buck Showalter: Jacob deGrom 'really thought' he'd return to New York
Mets manager Buck Showalter said earlier this month that now-Rangers ace Jacob deGrom wanted to return to New York, but Texas' deal was too good to pass up.
Who knows all that went on but the Rangers gave him a crazy stupid contract. If the Mets had offered that contract, he would still be a Met.
I know you had made those posts, you don’t have to repost them.
What I am saying- you saw 1 AB and decided you had an opinion. For 2022, you were right.
What I am also saying- you did not make a qualified decision on his chances to succeed in watching 1 AB. That is just a crazy, stupid statement.
First and foremost- no disrespect to the woman and if he did what he is accused of- he needs to face the music.
That being said- is he a product of his environment- he has been abused by opposing pitchers for years!
Mets outfielder faces criminal charge for allegedly abusing ex-girlfriend, report says
Mets outfielder faces criminal charge for allegedly abusing ex-girlfriend, report says
A New York Mets outfielder has been accused of physically and verbally abusing his former girlfriend while playing at Triple-A Syracuse.
Should have been released even before the allegations.
I usually never do that, but this time I did, and proved to be right. What can I tell you, the guy just looked like awful ‘15 WS Cuddyer all over again.
What I am saying…you saw and made that assessment- but even you know, NO ONE can do that in watching a single AB.
That is my point- you had already formed an opinion and that 1 AB confirmed it.
And if he goes 37/150 9 HR this year as a DH?
Do you say you were completely wrong?
MLB Network has announced it's Top 10 Starting Pitchers Right Now.
Verlander #2.
Scherzer #4.
Top of Mets rotation is pretty good.
Two former Mets made the list - Wheeler #8 and deGrom #9. deGrom obviously downgraded due to injury concerns.
Possible future Met Ohtani #6.
Verlander #2.
Scherzer #4.
Top of Mets rotation is pretty good.
Two former Mets made the list - Wheeler #8 and deGrom #9. deGrom obviously downgraded due to injury concerns.
Possible future Met Ohtani #6.
You say some awful weird stuff.
I remember Don Buford hitting Seavers 2nd pitch of 1969 World Series for a lead off homerun like it was yesterday.
#4 Swoboda misplaying the ball and crumpling into the wall
I had thought he was much younger based on his posts. Like mid 20s Was just just surprised bruh 🫤
Not that anyone cares and not that it matters.
But you don’t see omitting your first sentence and acknowledging he’s seen a lot of baseball is more tactful and respectful?
I don’t think any part of it was meant as a compliment but I’ll just leave it as to who the source is.
I remember 1962. My favorite Mets back then were Jay Hook, Choo Choo Coleman, Jim Hickman and Rod Kanehl.
All I remember about 1962 is that I was in a nice comfy, dark place, fed well and growing like crazy. And then poof- bright light, covered in goop and someone spanking my ass making me cry...lol
