tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3865402525368341065..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Herb G Morning Report - 3-5-15 - Gee on hold, Wright shows class, Murphy gagged, Wheeler's beef.Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40057781674754053852015-03-05T12:49:30.601-05:002015-03-05T12:49:30.601-05:00Re, Wright: If DW was looking to scold Thor, ther...Re, Wright: If DW was looking to scold Thor, there might be some argument that the presence of reporters either did, or should have, registered on his journey through the clubhouse. If he was just looking for Thor, and his reaction was spontaneous to the encounter, I can see why reporters were just litter on the thruway.<br /><br />Re. Murphy: I have no idea what question was asked of him, for what reason, or by whom. I assume his response was just that, a response, and not an unprompted announcement. I want doubles, not PC from Daniel--and remind me not to hire him as a life coach.<br /><br />Both of these non-stories reaffirm my gratefulness for this site. The above is grafiti, what Steve G. was doing for us yesterday was reporting.Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583242267777911354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-85748679368755960062015-03-05T12:46:51.430-05:002015-03-05T12:46:51.430-05:00@Salman
The Nationals will not be broadcasting to...@Salman<br /><br />The Nationals will not be broadcasting today's game.<br /><br />The Mets 710 WOR is broadcasting via air but I do not believe they will be broadcasting via internet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50624953159426452372015-03-05T12:11:24.364-05:002015-03-05T12:11:24.364-05:00@ Christopher Soto or anyone else who sees this
D...@ Christopher Soto or anyone else who sees this<br /><br />Do you have a link to the radio broadcast for today's Nats game? The Braves feed from yesterday worked great! Thanks! SalmanBellownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46591465600680160082015-03-05T11:21:43.574-05:002015-03-05T11:21:43.574-05:00Chris and Anonymous re: Wright comments
Morning.....Chris and Anonymous re: Wright comments<br /><br />Morning... I peeked in before leaving for the Vet Hospital today.<br /><br />The exit from the dugout into the clubhouse is in the middle of the back row of lockers where most of the stars are (Wright has a corner locker).<br /><br />That leads to a second row of lockers on the inside side... and a half row of lockers on the outside side (mostly for catchers)... then comes the entrance to the kitchen area where the players get there food.... then the exit of the clubhouse to the parking lot...<br /><br />on the side of the exit row is a room that players can sit and eat. It would be very uncomfortable to eat on a bench in front of their locker.<br /><br />So...<br /><br />if Wright finished up playing and headed through the maze and found Thor eating, it is hard for me to believe he wouldn't have seen the press gaggle at another locker.<br /><br />Just my two cents.<br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-44401167953540851822015-03-05T10:59:53.590-05:002015-03-05T10:59:53.590-05:00@ James Preller
Although the jury is still out on...@ James Preller<br /><br />Although the jury is still out on Flores, many believe, as I do, that he will be adequate at SS. He has the potential to be an elite hitter, a rarity at that position. If he can give me an oWAR of 2.5 or more for a full season, I will gladly acept a dWAR of -1.0.<br /><br />Re: Wright, we all believe (including David himself) that it would have been better to deliver the message in private. But it just didn't go down that way. Whether he knew there was a reporter present or not is irrelevant to me. Maybe he just made an error in judgement. Nonetheless, the way he AND Thor are handling the incident is admirable.<br /><br />@ Zozo<br /><br />Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard for Duda, Synndy, Colon, Mazzini and Nimmo? . . . UGH! I want no part of this. Over the next several years, Thor will outpitch Hamels, Dudu will outhit Howard, (and play a better 1B to boot) Nimmo can become a fixture in out OF, all at a fraction of the cost of either Hamels or Howard.Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382863651240230955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-16211937334947637662015-03-05T10:38:01.311-05:002015-03-05T10:38:01.311-05:00He was the worst and he still had about 96 RBI'...He was the worst and he still had about 96 RBI'S on a crappy team. His Achilles injury usually takes a whole year to get back to normal. I feel that he will provide more protection for Wright and also make his numbers that much better, he could be 120RBI guy on this team. <br />Also getting Hamels Veteran experience and playoff tested pitcher in the mix with these young guys can go along way to taking pressure off them and advancing them to the next level. I love Synndergarrd but I think this move could take us a little bit further sooner and not have us waste this year going .500.<br />I also love when there are at least 2 lefties in a rotation it in balances the other team quite a bit. Also when you get Hamels out of that ballpark he could be a below 3 era pitcher.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-13775731606490931172015-03-05T10:24:09.827-05:002015-03-05T10:24:09.827-05:00James, I have a lot of agreement with you on both ...James, I have a lot of agreement with you on both points. Flores may play like a butcher at SS. But I want to see the experiment, because I am so tired as a Met fan of seeing what we saw early last year: the first 5 slots in the line up hitting, and the last 4 hitting a combined .150. It's painful, and I'd like to see a team that can hit top-to-bottom.<br /><br />I can't imagine Wright could not have at least understood there are press everywhere. I think a selective chew out with the media within earshot can give him more clout as the Captain. It is a far cry from the Cal Ripken style of harassing rookie level guys, so an occasional so-called "mistake" like Wright's is OK with me.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-11707591099024238932015-03-05T10:14:16.477-05:002015-03-05T10:14:16.477-05:00Christopher, I realize that now the Mets are sayin...Christopher, I realize that now the Mets are saying Wright did not realize that a reporter was in the clubhouse. <br /><br />I don't believe it.<br /><br />I think he didn't realize it was going to blow up as big as it did, and humiliate the kid in all the NY papers. Now he's backtracking.<br /><br />How does a long-time veteran like Wright not know a reporter is in the room?<br /><br />I'm not killing Wright for it. I'm glad he delivered the message. I just think the better play was to do it privately.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-63399750875267055542015-03-05T10:11:05.649-05:002015-03-05T10:11:05.649-05:00I am amazed by how many folks discount defense at ...I am amazed by how many folks discount defense at SS and yet also love Lagares. <br /><br />The jury is out on Flores. I am not saying he can't play SS, though I do suspect he'll be (at best) among the very worst defensive SS in baseball. It might get so bad that the Mets decide, for the second time, that he lacks the skill set of a ML shortstop. <br /><br />All I'm saying is that his defensive ability is a very, very, very big deal for the 2015 Mets. It is the game's premier defensive position. It matters a lot. <br /><br />Personally, I like this kid. I'm rooting for him. I'm even in favor of the experiment. But it's a strong possibility that it doesn't work out for him to play everyday SS. My bet is that Tejada is going to see a lot of time out there in 2015 -- until (or unless) the Mets make a trade.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-236003611400414942015-03-05T09:49:53.696-05:002015-03-05T09:49:53.696-05:00As long as the big acquisitions are of the Grander...As long as the big acquisitions are of the Granderson/Cuddyer ilk, you will not have a top tier offense. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39271185354401392802015-03-05T09:37:28.724-05:002015-03-05T09:37:28.724-05:00Duda is rising, Howard is receding. No thanks.
M...Duda is rising, Howard is receding. No thanks.<br /><br />My favorite minor leaguer, Akeel Morris, pitched a scoreless, hitless, walkless 8th inning. Not bad for the kid from Savannah.<br /><br />My second favorite (Mack knows who that is, I think - his initials are MR) was 2 for 3 with 2 runs and an RBI.<br /><br />I understand the importance of fielding. I still want Flores as SS and Reynolds as back up. I am tired of 2nd tier offense. I want a top tier hitting squad. I'll tolerate some weak fielding for it.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-89184058568496109952015-03-05T09:31:00.297-05:002015-03-05T09:31:00.297-05:00You realize Howard is making $25M this year and (b...You realize Howard is making $25M this year and (buyout included) $35M next year!<br /><br />That is the worst case of dead money you can possibly have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27561376610832449702015-03-05T09:29:06.838-05:002015-03-05T09:29:06.838-05:00@Zozo
Oh god.....did you just really suggest that...@Zozo<br /><br />Oh god.....did you just really suggest that....<br /><br />Hamels is nice but our rotation is already Top in the NL. It's the law of diminishing returns and I'm not giving up 6 years of Syndergaard for a guy a career FIP of 3.48. He's good but it's nothing that Noah Syndergaard can't match right now.<br /><br />Ryan Howards is absolute garbage....He was the worst hitting 1B in the major leagues last season! Duda outperformed him by .140 OPS points!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-86399414593982658972015-03-05T09:16:14.657-05:002015-03-05T09:16:14.657-05:00Maybe we can trade Kirk to either the Angels or Bl...Maybe we can trade Kirk to either the Angels or Blue Jays? They just lost an outfielder each. I want Puello on this roster in the worst way.<br />If our owners would spend some money I would trade for Cole Hamels and Ryan Howard for Duda, Synndy, Colon, Mazzini and Nimmo. Howard is going to have a better year than Duda IMO. <br />A better balanced rotation with <br />Harvey<br />Hamels<br />Wheeler<br />Matz<br />DeGromZozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395538323626784310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-81734221958077555072015-03-05T08:56:10.251-05:002015-03-05T08:56:10.251-05:00@Anon
It was not Wright's intention to do it ...@Anon<br /><br />It was not Wright's intention to do it in front of the media...He was not aware that someone was in the clubhouse when you confronted Syndergaard until afterwards.<br /><br />@Dallas<br /><br />Murphy technically did not say anything wrong. He is a man of religious faith who stands for what he believes in. We saw that last year when he chose to be with his wife for the birth of his son instead of playing opening day and the media destroyed him for it. <br /><br />LGBT friends that I have are actually ok with his statement. They understand that people are not going to agree with their lifestyle....as long as they are understanding and try not to be bigots like offering a way to "heal" them. <br /><br />I see nothing wrong with Murphy's comments and I applaud him for accepting Bean for who he is despite disagreeing with it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-6548642606767102062015-03-05T08:27:08.246-05:002015-03-05T08:27:08.246-05:00While Wright was getting praised for disciplining ...While Wright was getting praised for disciplining Syndergaard, I thought it was poor that he embarrassed the kid in front of the NY media. <br /><br />Should have pulled him aside, IMO. <br /><br />It didn't need to be a story in the papers.<br /><br />Secondly, Flores had two chances in the field and neither resulted in outs. It's still possible that this kid is not a SS, despite our wishin' and hopin'. There is no way that he can be paired with Reynolds, who is also a weak glove. Alderson has created a situation, through his inactivity, that necessitates Tejada as backup and, further, gives Ruben a strong chance of ultimately taking over the job. <br /><br />And that might make me cry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-15812999179777949862015-03-05T08:15:38.856-05:002015-03-05T08:15:38.856-05:00Murphy should have just kept his mouth shut. Not ...Murphy should have just kept his mouth shut. Not sure what he was trying to accomplish with his statements. Just made him and the team look bad, regardless of his followup comments. Especially in NY people are going to find it offensive.Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966349028036306647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48288614431134416242015-03-05T08:11:42.937-05:002015-03-05T08:11:42.937-05:00Gee's chances of being on the Mets at the star...Gee's chances of being on the Mets at the start of the season? 50-50. Making it to August? 20%.<br /><br />Murph vs the Media: not a place to be.<br /><br />Despite getting hit by a pitch on his little finger, Flores has a pinky up on his competition.<br /><br />Kirk N makes quite a statement on day 1. Gonna be an interesting race for back up OFs.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com