4/2/14

Mack - Game 2 Spin

Well, it’s only Game 2 but Mets fans are learning early that, one, there isn’t enough viable talent on this team, and two, it gets even worse if what talent you have gets injured.

This 0-2 start could just be the beginning and, looking at the competition coming up for the next 18 games, there’s a good chance the Mets could be having meetings early regarding the chances of being respectful in 2014 (forget the 90 wins or playoffs).

A few things early:

1.  Gonzalez Germen does not have a complete game. He’s not a major league middle reliever. Period.

2.  The Mets need another young bat in the lineup that can hopefully produce while Granderson and d’Arnaud come out of their opening series slump… promote either Matt den Dekker or Kirk Nieuwenhuis for the time that Chris Young misses due to injuries. Get Cory Vaughn on a plane to Vegas to fill that slot and, while you’re at it, release Bobby Abreu. Stop with this old man silliness. I don’t know what either of these two guys have left in the tank, but give one of them a chance to prove it while Young heals.

3.  Or, if you really have a set, promote Cesar Puello now to Queens.

We can discuss relief pitching all day, but the bottom line is you’re not going to win many games if you don’t get hits.

6 comments:

Ernest Dove said...

Germen looked kinda dominant, retiring 6 straight after after giving up that run......................
And Granderson only struck out twice, after 3Ks in first game. Does that count as progress..........
Oh, and if Terry Collins even tries to bench Lagares, if and when CY is healthy, I quit......

Tom Brennan said...

Puello would be nice, but Campbell more sensible for now, as a righty platoon for Curtis against lefties. Why wait, I'll just say it now and get it out of the way. The dire view requires ruthless action.

Mack Ade said...

Derek McKnight · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Mack,

When June rolls around and the Mets are competing against Minnesota, Both Chicago teams and Houston for the top pick for 2015 does that change your thinking on who you would want at #10 this year?

Mack Ade said...

Ernest -

All we have is opinions here and my on Gonzalez is that he simply has an incomplete game. He's okay, but okay isn't what the Mets needs in this situation.

Thomas -

I forgot about Campbell... good choice.

Derek -

Well, I believe we're a lock for a #10 or below again... no, I want someone in 2014 hat would get to the majors as quick as possible... like Vanderbilt's Tyler Beede or NC State's Trea Turner

Mack Ade said...

I'm also actually concerned about the history and success of this blog. Readers and writers would stick around to keep talking about this shit.

Michi L. said...

Dont overreact on curtis. We all know he will never win batting titles. And he isnt the only one in the majors whos avg. is at .000. Just look at Sorriano or Holliday