tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post3867379188363416803..comments2024-03-18T22:31:29.834-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: The Morning Report 02.26.2015 | Rehab Coins, 2nd Lefty Competition, 2015 Cuddyer Projections, Thor's Frustration, Familia's DevelopmentMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-53424291171829585722015-02-26T19:50:06.190-05:002015-02-26T19:50:06.190-05:00The advantage to Gilmartin is that pre-injury he w...The advantage to Gilmartin is that pre-injury he was a highly regarded prospect. He must stay on the 25 all year or be lost (like Darren O'Day a few years ago ). If he shows well in ST, bring "keep him or lose him " adds points in his favor. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72192291164036466032015-02-26T12:46:46.376-05:002015-02-26T12:46:46.376-05:00Leathersich can't be used as a high leverage s...Leathersich can't be used as a high leverage situational pitcher because of the walks. You cannot bring him to the inning with runners on base. <br /><br />Unkess you're Handing over the top of the 7th or 8th (or 9th!!!???) there's no place to use him with any confidence or justification.<br /><br />He needs to clean it up by at least 30-50%...then he can bring that K Rate to the game.<br /><br /> eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5404466665225548192015-02-26T12:24:36.083-05:002015-02-26T12:24:36.083-05:00Thanks for your insights on Jack, James. he could...Thanks for your insights on Jack, James. he could well be the next Henry Owens and nothing more.<br /><br />IMO, Montero not being on the opening day roster would be criminal. But sometimes there are logjams and certain guys get screwed as a result. Hopefully, he is in the pen from Day 1.<br /><br />I still think of Shaun Marcum going 1-10 in 2013 - if Montero were ready then, Marcum would never have worn a Met uniform.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59774345900035136782015-02-26T12:17:40.803-05:002015-02-26T12:17:40.803-05:00Because of Gilmartin and Gee, I don't think Mo...Because of Gilmartin and Gee, I don't think Montero will go north.<br /><br />Black, mejia, familia, Torres, Edgin, Gilmartin, and gee. That's 7 and unless a starter gets injured or gee gets traded, Montero is in Vegas.<br /><br />Obviously Gilmartin can bomb as well, but I don't see Montero as a lock at all.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-10338088085796027582015-02-26T12:15:37.189-05:002015-02-26T12:15:37.189-05:00My take on Leathersich is that he's not going ...My take on Leathersich is that he's not going to cut it. I've seen him pitch, btw.<br /><br />There's deception in the arm angle, yes, but not in the breaking balls. He's had great success by aggressively challenging hitters, despite the fact he hasn't shown an ability to control where the ball goes.<br /><br />I think this is the type of guy who Major League hitters will eat for lunch. He's not a "pitcher." I don't think it will work. <br /><br />Bullpen work is based on small sample size, so guys can get lucky for a time. The numbers can deceive. I can imagine that he'd maybe have short streaks of success here and there. But overall, I see a guy who in a typical inning will strike out 2, walk 1, and give up a double off the wall.<br /><br />I could obviously wrong. The K/9 ratios are unreal; just as the K:BB numbers are not. As an unfamiliar face, throwing from the south side, he'll have a decided advantage. For a while. <br /><br />I don't think this guy makes it unless the secondary pitches make a huge leap forward. <br /><br />#notabelieverJames Prellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342728812342563278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-60989399111809140382015-02-26T12:01:03.980-05:002015-02-26T12:01:03.980-05:00Morning everyone...
IMO...
there simply isn'...Morning everyone... <br /><br />IMO...<br /><br />there simply isn't going to be much room (or any room) for additions from the AAA squad to the 2015 pen.<br /><br />It seems to me that the addition of BOTH Gee and Montero would be a huge upgrade over what is available from last year's Las Vegas' pen.<br /><br />In addition, Gilmartin will get his shot beginning on opening day because of the delay from Parnell.<br /><br />No matter how you do the math... the pen looks locked.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-66800978850035565292015-02-26T11:51:39.217-05:002015-02-26T11:51:39.217-05:0028 walks in 53 Innings.... 7 in 8 AAA innings...
...28 walks in 53 Innings.... 7 in 8 AAA innings...<br /><br />....pitch in AAA to start. <br /><br />He doesn't get to lose games by walking the park before prooving that he can throw strikes (in AAA).eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-32661609191897943732015-02-26T11:43:35.788-05:002015-02-26T11:43:35.788-05:00Agree with you, Joe F.
James, I saw progress by L...Agree with you, Joe F.<br /><br />James, I saw progress by Leather vs. lefties last year vs. 2013, while he killed righties for the 2nd straight year, unusual for a lefty. <br /><br />Hopefully, in the off season, he realized he absolutely needs to take a leap vs. lefties to make his case for a bullpen slot and worked on that. if so, he could be the best of the fringe bunch. if not, he can continue in the minors until he gets it.<br /><br />The way the Mets operate, unless Jack is off-the-charts lethal this spring, they'll send him down and tell him to show them he can crush AAA hitters.<br /><br />Reese, I read Collins' 66th birthday is May 27. You may wish to send him a card. A funny one. Or a retirement card as a hint.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-82900329018655073032015-02-26T11:22:04.083-05:002015-02-26T11:22:04.083-05:00I saw the post about MC on Mets360 and have just a...I saw the post about MC on Mets360 and have just a bit of a different angle. I don't think he was signed as a "big" bat, but more of a professional bat that will come up with important hits and do the job in situational spots. I don't expect a batting title or 25+HR, but I am hoping that during the course of the season, we as Met fans are delighted that MC is at the plate when the team needs a hit or score a runner from 3B with less than two outs.<br />Anon Joe FAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-17633537639662004862015-02-26T11:13:30.711-05:002015-02-26T11:13:30.711-05:00Guya - For that second lefty spot in the pen, do n...Guya - For that second lefty spot in the pen, do not overlook one Buddy Carlyle. With a 2.65 FIP and 0.903 WHIP last year at age 36, he must be considered a strong contender. Remember how Robbie Hernandez came from out of nowhere in 2005, at age 40, to give the Mets such a solid season. Carlyle could do the same. (or maybe he already has)Herb Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01382863651240230955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-49070467008484273442015-02-26T10:31:10.545-05:002015-02-26T10:31:10.545-05:00Are they seriously thinking of not including Monte...Are they seriously thinking of not including Montero on the 25 man roster? They really need to move past Gee and Colon, its silly at this point. With the glut of guys they have is it really much of a competition? Maybe if they punt Gee.Dallashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966349028036306647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-379884155919499642015-02-26T10:02:03.751-05:002015-02-26T10:02:03.751-05:00Lot's of Omar guys still in the mix and with p...Lot's of Omar guys still in the mix and with prominent roles. Just saying...TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-4000123981414867232015-02-26T09:52:49.391-05:002015-02-26T09:52:49.391-05:00Leathersich has reverse platoon splits but don'...Leathersich has reverse platoon splits but don't expect the mental midget to understand that. To him, if you are lefty then you can only face lefties. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-59102580514129121972015-02-26T09:48:20.085-05:002015-02-26T09:48:20.085-05:00I'm not too overly concerned with his efforts ...I'm not too overly concerned with his efforts at AAA. The K/9 rate was still there. <br /><br />You are certainly correct in pointing out his reverse platoon splits which is why I don't think he will win.<br /><br />My money is on Gilmartin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-49540407273072311322015-02-26T09:36:43.299-05:002015-02-26T09:36:43.299-05:00Leathersich bombed at AAA last year. And though he...Leathersich bombed at AAA last year. And though he's a LHP, he doesn't particularly do well against LH batters. He's got a ways to go.<br /><br />James PrellerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-7979507369779256542015-02-26T08:30:16.547-05:002015-02-26T08:30:16.547-05:00"wOBA": I googled the formula for wOBA, ..."wOBA": I googled the formula for wOBA, and I thought "Whoa Boy".<br /><br />I think Cuddyer is a big reason why I feel the Mets will go from 629 runs in 2014 to 740 in 2015. As alluded to in the Grandy segment of this report, having other hitters surrounding you that can HIT takes a lot of pressure off, and can add a certain swagger and "can do" mindset. It can help lengthen hot streaks and shorten bad streaks, where guys feel they're letting the team down as it does not score and loses.<br /><br />I am rooting for Leathersich - sorry to all the other lefty wannabes...I hope Jack comes in improved. Having jack would help us have a K machine bullpen.<br /><br />I'd give the rehabbing guys a silver dollar coin - 100 cents, alluding to their giving 100% to get back, and also alluding to a high win goal: 100 wins.<br /><br />Almost March: March is spring training games. As long as snow melts by opening day, we're good to go.<br /><br />2-3 years ago, Matz and Thor are in our opening day rotation. Nowadays, it will take a little longer.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com