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8/31/16

RANDOM METS THOUGHTS by Tom Brennan

RANDOM METS THOUGHTS by Tom Brennan

 One more day to cross of the calendar and we'll be in September.

 Here are a few random thoughts:

 SETH LUGO - is there still time for Rookie of the Year, or Cy Young?  OK, that's a bit much, but how about Lifesaver of the Year.  Huge games at the right time for the former 34th rounder.

 GRANDY CAN - I have criticized his performance this year on a number of occasions, but the guy might still hit 30 after his 2 homers have him 22 with a month to go.  Nuts, man. I noted recently how well he has done in his first at bat in games this year, and how poorly afterwards.  His first at bat last night was not leading off, but pinch hitting, and he parked it.  Maybe he can be our Rusty Staub or Ed Kranepool pinch hitting from here on out.

 JOSE REYES - I strongly advocated for giving him a MEA MAXIMA CULPA over his family issue and signing him.  He has been nothing short of incredible since returning.  Many categorized him as in decline.  I saw an unhappy guy still in his prime who might blossom in friendly environs.  Yep.   Move of the year.

 CONFORTO AND NIMMO - both are crushing AAA pitching since being demoted:

 Conforto in 16 starts has hit .493/.541/.821, making him .422 in his Vegas games this year.  He'll be just fine when he returns.

 Nimmo hit his 10th and 11th the past 2 games, and in 19 August games, is crushing it at .407/.478/.667, lifting his season to .351/.424/.550, despite an April which ended with a slug % of .315.   Since the start of May, he has a huge .623 slug %. That .351 leads the PCL, also.

 So it would seem Conforto and Nimmo will be highly useful call-ups in Sept.  Hey, call up Taijeron, too.  Maybe there is a pinch hit homer against a lefty in his bat, too.

 GAVIN CECCHINI- now has 13 hits in his last 4 games.  That is not a typo -13.  He is up to .330.  In a hobbled NY Mets infield, I'd call him up for September, too.  Even Matt Reynolds, quiet with the bat most of the year, has been hot of late.  Call him up, all hands on deck.

 Have a good day, people.


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8 comments:

  1. bgreg98180August 31, 2016 at 2:16 PM

    How about Flores hitting those right handers the last couple of games...

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  3. Tom BrennanAugust 31, 2016 at 2:54 PM

    Bob, Flores can hit both, just needs the chance. I looked back at 2012-14 MINORS left/right splits...better against lefties but not by a lot. So far in majors, more of a disparity. My take? He can do it.

    After May this year, 213 at bats, .296, 8 doubles, 13 HR, 43 RBI. Got to see what he can do every day. Do we really think the older, injured David Wright can do anywhere near as well? David will be 34 years, 3 months old on opening day.

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  4. bgreg98180August 31, 2016 at 5:10 PM

    I am with you Tom

    I think, if looked into, even this year's lower avg Vs righties is due to Flores historical bad starts in April and May that have followed him throughout his career in majors and minors.

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  6. Tom BrennanAugust 31, 2016 at 6:38 PM

    Flores, then, has to figure out how to start seasons better.

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  7. bgreg98180August 31, 2016 at 8:13 PM

    Oh boy.... a homerun and another nice shot to centerfield that Flores wa robbed by Ozuna's diving catch.

    Both off the right handed starter.

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