tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3840687655086788965..comments2024-03-29T09:19:43.076-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack’s Morning Report – 5-20-16 – Matt Harvey, Daniel Murphy, John Gant, Phillies Pen, Gary Ron & KeithMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6791478271404739632016-05-20T18:43:50.661-04:002016-05-20T18:43:50.661-04:00oh boy Harvey is starting next against the Nats so...oh boy Harvey is starting next against the Nats so whats the plan if he is shelled again Sandy and company?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-4140139295207666012016-05-20T16:41:45.987-04:002016-05-20T16:41:45.987-04:00We may be getting our wish. Ed Coleman is reporti...We may be getting our wish. Ed Coleman is reporting Gilmartin is on his way to NY which means someone is going on the DL since he was just optioned out and the rules would otherwise force him to remain in AAA for 10 games. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-80646882167209652292016-05-20T15:40:56.206-04:002016-05-20T15:40:56.206-04:00Reese, I agreeReese, I agreeTom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83219792412149898932016-05-20T13:08:49.993-04:002016-05-20T13:08:49.993-04:00@Mack -- I'm with you on the phantom injury/ge...@Mack -- I'm with you on the phantom injury/get him out of Dodge front on Matt Harvey, but differ in your solution. Since you would have a roster spot open up anyway, I'd go with Gilmartin 1st, Montero 2nd and Verrett a distant 3rd. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-79388431790602179352016-05-20T11:54:50.881-04:002016-05-20T11:54:50.881-04:00You're right on that outfield, Hobie. A health...You're right on that outfield, Hobie. A healthy Lagares' superlative defense is very valuable.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-26881672399991446902016-05-20T11:48:19.259-04:002016-05-20T11:48:19.259-04:00I agree with Thomas now as I did in fall when it w...I agree with Thomas now as I did in fall when it was 20/20 foresight. It was never a question of Murphy at 2B long term--it was 3B (and IMO 1B to a lesser extent).<br /><br />Since I'm reliving the fall, I'll also reiterate the concept of selling high on Grandson then. I still think the strongest lineup is a Conforto-Legares-Cespedes OF with Juan in CF.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161607087964191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23215188638578232112016-05-20T11:33:10.645-04:002016-05-20T11:33:10.645-04:00True Gary -
This could be a very depressing last...True Gary - <br /><br />This could be a very depressing last season for me on Mack's MetsMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5116823503887417452016-05-20T10:56:00.251-04:002016-05-20T10:56:00.251-04:00Mack 4 games above .500 now but with the Harvey, W...Mack 4 games above .500 now but with the Harvey, Wright, Grandy and Duda situation coupled with our upcoming schedule we'll see how this all shakes out soon enough.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-28494096554839255962016-05-20T10:24:23.828-04:002016-05-20T10:24:23.828-04:00To all -
I haven't enjoyed the Mets season s...To all - <br /><br />I haven't enjoyed the Mets season so far; however, the team is 4 games above .500 and only 2.5 games out of first place.<br /><br />That ain't bad for a team that 'sucks'.<br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37988109569849900612016-05-20T09:42:41.248-04:002016-05-20T09:42:41.248-04:00My recollection about the way the Murphy situation...My recollection about the way the Murphy situation played out is that the Mets never offered him a long-term deal. I think he expected them to and then had to scramble at the end.<br /><br />I like Nieuwenhuis and I wish him nothing but the best. But we've seen this movie before. He gets hot for a month and hits everything in sight and then goes an extended stretch where he can't but a hit. Right now he's got a .385 BABIP and we know that won't last. He batted .310 his first 129 PA in the majors. Finished the year with a .252 BA.Brian Jourahttp://mets360.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-57601603318874870622016-05-20T09:42:09.281-04:002016-05-20T09:42:09.281-04:00Thomas to your second post and not wanting to be D...Thomas to your second post and not wanting to be Donnie Downer here but I remember Steve Blass the Pirate ace back in the day suddenly couldn't find it and it ended his career at 30.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72035072856174187392016-05-20T09:31:40.068-04:002016-05-20T09:31:40.068-04:00Thomas I totally agree with you and add to that th...Thomas I totally agree with you and add to that the fact that Duda could have signed an extension and the Nats should have signed YC putting us firmly in 4th place right about now. When our best pitcher and best player and Captain are performing like they are with no end in site we have big problems and it's only May. Couple that with the fact that instead of having TJ and/or Kelly up to try to provide some more offense we're again stuck with Campbell and Reynolds getting AB's so does that mean Mayberry Jr. and Recker should be here soon. There has to be some flexibility in the 40 man to make this happen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23350083738559177852016-05-20T09:22:44.345-04:002016-05-20T09:22:44.345-04:00Mack, I tend to write longer posts when the Mets s...Mack, I tend to write longer posts when the Mets struggle. Not pretty right now.<br /><br />Tell Matt not to turn into Joba Chamberlain - Joba looked like a god early, but has been quite mediocre after his 2nd season. Toughen up. Blow people off the plate. Snarl. Be Matt Harvey, man.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-23008240360878590332016-05-20T09:17:48.682-04:002016-05-20T09:17:48.682-04:00everytime wright strikes out, i feel like i want t...everytime wright strikes out, i feel like i want to yell get the bat off your shoulder. its a though he is saving his swings for that one pitch he is able to hit a homerun off of even if a hanging breaking ball comes down the plate. I think he needs to become that contact hitter he was when he was young, now that he is in the two hole and go for oppo field doubles, not pulled homeruns.<br /><br />first thin id do with Harvey, is let him pitch to Rivera the next time. Sometimes you just need the defense first catch back there. and trust a pitch calls. <br /><br />Its not that the stuff is gone he's getting hit with major league stuff which is odd bc half the number 3s in this league would kill for the stuff that comes out of his hand. <br /><br />Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166843922861649296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67126608458850093562016-05-20T09:13:21.881-04:002016-05-20T09:13:21.881-04:00Tom -
Quite the commentTom - <br /><br />Quite the commentMack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-69090577286876318932016-05-20T08:05:50.826-04:002016-05-20T08:05:50.826-04:00Pardon me for being long here:
Harvey is a conund...Pardon me for being long here:<br /><br />Harvey is a conundrum…he needs to pitch to a weak hitting team – like the Mets – to get back on track. <br /><br />Wright said he really does not like hitting with 0-1, 0-2 counts. Duda should HATE those counts and resist them at all costs, but he doesn’t. We’ll see if Wright resurrects. It is good to see he is positive that he can do better.<br /><br />May I suggest an alternative besides Eric the red and Matt Reynolds? TJ.<br /><br />IF TJ Rivera had a slow start in his first 4 games of the season. In the last 31 games, though, he is hitting .380 (after 4 for 5 last night) with 33 RBIs and a remarkably low eleven strikeouts (contrast with David Wright). His 36 RBIs are 5 more than anyone in the PCL – with 15 XBHs, so much for him being a punchless slap hitter. <br /><br />He is hitting .425 with runners on base, and is (at.358) just 3 points out of having the 2nd highest average in the PCL.<br /><br />I know I was effusive when Eric Campbell tore up AAA, then floundered when called up to the big club. Maybe TJ (who, unlike Campbell, has hit at every level he’s played at) would similarly meet a tough reality if called up. But I just wonder if TJ instead could hit .270 up here, with doubles and an occasional homer. He could take some Duda and Wright starts. <br /><br />The parallels between TJ and successful former major leaguer Jeff Keppinger (something I wrote on last year) keep growing in my mind.<br /><br />BTW, Ty Kelly homered and is still leading the league at .407, 46 points higher than # 2. And Travis Taijeron is 4th in PCL RBIs with 29 after a 3 run shot last night (sadly, the 45 Ks in 37 games remains his last hurdle and hardest).<br /><br />Montero was not great (5 IP, 8 H, 4 R) last night, BTW, after being staked to an early 6-0 lead.<br /><br />Murphy, as I have repeated here, was someone I badly wanted re-signed and put at 1B, with a trade of Duda. Ownership remained too enamored with the budget to do that – it would have added several million to the budget, you see. <br /><br />But….Murphy (as I wrote last fall) is the kind of player I anticipated would put CONSTANT pressure on any pitcher, and make the whole line up better by upping its pressure-on-the-pitcher quotient, for which there is no stat. <br />I remember when Seaver was Seaver in his prime, and he had to face the Big Red machine and the Pirates. Both were hitting heavy teams that put constant pressure on pitchers, and they were Seaver’s brush with mortality back then. <br /><br />I remember watching one Koosman game against the Pirates, where I could see his stuff was great, but he got shelled (constant pressure)– he said as much after the game, that he had the best stuff of his season, but they just hit everything – the Pirates then were a high pressure offense, so tough a line up to get through. <br /><br />Duda has occasional bursts, but frequently evaporates, providing little pressure on the opposing pitcher. Not trading him and not re-signing Murphy were mistakes. Oh, and by the way, over his last 54 games (playoffs and this season), essentially 1/3 of a 162 game season, he is hitting .380 with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 13 HR, and 38 RBIs.<br /><br />Duda? Over the same period, 52 games, .230 (39 fewer hits), 7 doubles, 8 HR (that’s 16 less XBHs), 27 RBI. Quite a huge gap. And huge mistake.<br />Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com