OT: Official 2021 NY Mets Season Thread

[Tango Two]

Mets fire hitting coaches after loss to Cardinals

ST. LOUIS — Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 Monday night for …

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[Doctor Worm]

Minor League Baseball resumes today after a one year absence! Mets have four full season teams:

Syracuse - AAA (Jordan Yamamoto is the Opening Day starter)
Binghamton - AA
Brooklyn - High A
St. Lucie - Low A

The linked article lists the Mets Top 30 prospects and where they will begin the season. As you will note, the best prospects are not yet close to being MLB ready. Some will begin in extended spring training, and then I guess will stay in Florida for the Rookie League there, or go to Dominican Summer League.

Looks like if you want to see the Mets of the future, Brooklyn is the place to be!

Where top Mets prospects are starting 2021

With the Minor League season opening Tuesday, here's where the Mets' Top 30 Prospects are projected to start:

www.mlb.com

 

[Doctor Worm]

SNY crew speculating firings were due to Davis not accepting analytics approach - the new baseball. Truth be told, results were not there. Most of team is a mess offensively especially Lindor and change was needed. Hopefully these new hitting instructors can fix Lindor; Conforto; McNeil, Smith and McCann.

The below article supports the SNY theory. Here is the key excerpt IMO:

Acting general manager Zack Scott said this decision was not made based on 23 games worth of production, but rather that the Mets needed coaches that understood “the process under the hood.”
“This is a really difficult decision to make," said Scott. “But the reason we felt like it was the right decision was, it's based more on kind of a vision for what we want our Major League hitting program to be. I'm not going to dive too deep into those details to reveal what that vision is necessarily, but there are certain things that you know.

Mets dismiss hitting coaches Davis, Slater

The Mets announced on Monday night that the club has relieved hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater of their duties, effective immediately. The club has named Hugh Quattlebaum the team’s new hitting coach and Kevin Howard the new assistant hitting coach. Both will be...

www.mlb.com

 

[cubuffsdoug]

Chili didn't take to analytics

 

[RUforJERSEY]

New hitting coach is a Quattlebaum. LOL

 

[Knightmoves]

He is having a rough stretch at bat. 0-20 and 4-41 recently.

So what do the Mets do? How about firing both their hitting coaches?

Mets fire hitting coaches Chili Davis, Tom Slater

The Mets’ offensive struggles have led to a pair of firings.

nypost.com

 

[patk89]

You don't want to be the opposition when Lindor breaks out of this epic slump. He's too good for it not to happen. Still provides stellar shortstop defense which the Mets needed.

 

[tico brown]

The below article supports the SNY theory. Here is the key excerpt IMO:

Acting general manager Zack Scott said this decision was not made based on 23 games worth of production, but rather that the Mets needed coaches that understood “the process under the hood.”
“This is a really difficult decision to make," said Scott. “But the reason we felt like it was the right decision was, it's based more on kind of a vision for what we want our Major League hitting program to be. I'm not going to dive too deep into those details to reveal what that vision is necessarily, but there are certain things that you know.

Mets dismiss hitting coaches Davis, Slater

The Mets announced on Monday night that the club has relieved hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant hitting coach Tom Slater of their duties, effective immediately. The club has named Hugh Quattlebaum the team’s new hitting coach and Kevin Howard the new assistant hitting coach. Both will be...

www.mlb.com

So in other words, stop slapping the ball the other way and get your launch angles in check... or else!!!

 

[RUforJERSEY]

Nothing like starting your own thread when there's a 40 page Mets thread that's always up near the top of the board.

 

[rurichdog]

The whole team is in an offensive funk. And apparently, the hitting coach didn't take to the Front Office's analytics approach and got himself sh*tcanned for it.

 

[Ridge 22]

He peaked in 2018 and has been trending downward since. And there honestly wasn't a huge track record of years of performance there before that. Not only has he been bad, but he has been one of the worst regulars in the game so far. I understand last year was an aberration, but the Mets have 10 more years after this year to go on this guy at $34m per. He still brings elite defense, but I think the Mets may regret signing him now vs at the end of the season.

 

[Eagleton96]

It fully fits within the Mets tradition to have Lindor wash out right after we sign him.

 

[RuSnp]

It fully fits within the Mets tradition to have Lindor wash out right after we sign him.

He was average last year. I'm not panicking yet but add up the stats from last year and this. Basically half a season. Not pretty.

 

[yesrutgers01]

I am glad the last few posts have been about team info and news. The previous page by 2-3 posters were enough to make me almost never log back in again....

 

[Kbee3]

Chili didn't take to analytics

Results matter. Aren't the Mets last in MLB in hitting for this season ?

 

[yesrutgers01]

Results matter. Aren't the Mets last in MLB in hitting for this season ?

last in runs per game. last in HR's 26 in Slg....that is the bad news - absolute lack of power. Area's that are not so bad 9th in BA, 5th in OBP According to money ball - they wouldn't be all that bad hahaha

 

[cicero grimes]

Mazeltov ! Chili Davis and the Assistant Hitting Coach fired ! Now hopefully Rojas to follow shortly as well !

Hopefully it's a sign that Cohen and Alderson don't accept failure and /or patheticness !

Team and Organization need Professionals in the dugout - not buffoons like Rojas and his minion !

I think its a sign that Cohn reads this board and understands we know what's best for the team.

 

[tico brown]

I am glad the last few posts have been about team info and news. The previous page by 2-3 posters were enough to make me almost never log back in again....

You had to summon the Rutgers Jinx, didnt you????

 

[cicero grimes]

I know its a conspiracy theory, but I am convinced Sojo is actually Chris Ash in disguise. There are many disturbing similarities. #FenceFlushing.

 

[tico brown]

Nothing like starting your own thread when there's a 40 page Mets thread that's always up near the top of the board.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

 

[HeavenUniv.]

Rutgers has moved up 30 spots in the RPI with all these wins vs ranked teams. Four home games this weekend and fans are allowed !

Updated Attendance Policies at Bainton Field - Rutgers University Athletics

scarletknights.com

 

[Greg2020]

Rutgers has moved up 30 spots in the RPI with all these wins vs ranked teams. Four home games this weekend and fans are allowed !

Updated Attendance Policies at Bainton Field - Rutgers University Athletics

scarletknights.com

wrong thread.

 

[FrankZ]

Hitting refresh awaiting the lineup and hoping Lindor is batting anywhere but 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th.

 

[MadRU]

deGrom scratched from tonight’s start, Lat issues

 

[Doctor Worm]

“He’s getting further tests right now and we’re waiting to see some results,” Rojas said of deGrom.

Yes, we are ALL waiting.

 

[Doctor Worm]

I posted earlier that Jordan Yamamoto was all set to pitch on Opening Day for Syracuse. Instead, he is now on his way to St. Louis. Maybe he gets to the park in the third inning and he takes the mound in the fifth. Miguel Castro is starting tonight. Anything he gives us beyond three innings (maybe just two innings) is a bonus.

 

[BigEastPhil]

I am glad the last few posts have been about team info and news. The previous page by 2-3 posters were enough to make me almost never log back in again....

Last few pages aw to be about the misfortunes of Lindor; Rojas; Diaz etc. Why do critical constructive comments not get appreciated / respected on the board in lieu of everything is going to turn out all great? Trust me if you went onto Actual NY Mets Forums - its a lot uglier over there with comments and posts about Lindor; Rojas etc.
We all want the Mets to do well. They’re out team but when things go sour - we vent and what is wrong with that?

“He’s getting further tests right now and we’re waiting to see some results,” Rojas said of deGrom.

Yes, we are ALL waiting.

Uh Oh. He was given an extra day between starts about 1-2 weeks ago if I recall. Let’s hope it’s nothing serious. Fingers crossed.

 

[MadRU]

Sounds like Castro will start. Jordan Yamamoto brought up for bullpen

 

[yesrutgers01]

Last few pages aw to be about the misfortunes of Lindor; Rojas; Diaz etc. Why do critical constructive comments not get appreciated / respected on the board in lieu of everything is going to turn out all great? Trust me if you went onto Actual NY Mets Forums - its a lot uglier over there with comments and posts about Lindor; Rojas etc.
We all want the Mets to do well. They’re out team but when things go sour - we vent and what is wrong with that?

Uh Oh. He was given an extra day between starts about 1-2 weeks ago if I recall. Let’s hope it’s nothing serious. Fingers crossed.

Critical constructive comments are great and welcome but it was anything but...I think each of you got your points across in a single post- didn’t need 3 or 4 more just to make sure we all know how you guys fell 😀 I understand the frustration though, it was just a rough page of complaining to get through.
Bigger worries now with the only reason to watch the Met’s.,,

 

[BigEastPhil]

Jacob having MRI tonight on right side of his body. He felt tightness while warming up. Results expected tonight. Fingers crossed.

 

[rurichdog]

Jacob having MRI tonight on right side of his body. He felt tightness while warming up. Results expected tonight. Fingers crossed.

Pulled a muscle carrying this entire team, plus his own giant nutsack

 

[RUhasarrived]

Is the first term Democratic Presidential jinx coming into play?

 

[FrankZ]

Batting 2nd again

 

[Doctor Worm]

 

[Doctor Worm]

 

[BigEastPhil]

Hate to say it but put him on the 10 day IL to ensure he does not aggravate the injury. It’s a marathon - not a sprint.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Jordan Yamamoto has arrived at Busch Stadium, having taken a private plane from Syracuse to St. Louis. My guess is that in the Wilpon era, this does not happen.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Hate to say it but put him on the 10 day IL to ensure he does not aggravate the injury. It’s a marathon - not a sprint.

I suspect that will happen. They can backdate it since his last appearance. It's already been five days.

 

[tico brown]

Jordan Yamamoto has arrived at Busch Stadium, having taken a private plane from Syracuse to St. Louis. My guess is that in the Wilpon era, this does not happen.

Damm. No more Spirit Airlines.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Sean Reid-Foley sent to Syracuse to make room for Yamamoto. Joey Lucchesi still with Mets. Go figure.