tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post4403667429720558248..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack’s Morning Report – 4-15-16 – Terry Collins, ‘Borderline Reckless’, The FutureMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-83629430893012402192016-04-15T12:55:07.455-04:002016-04-15T12:55:07.455-04:00A few things:
* I would give Henderson the day of...A few things:<br /><br />* I would give Henderson the day off today, certainly. And I do think using him on Wednesday was reckless -- and it also went against TC's stated goal, that he wanted to win. If not for Robles incredible bases-loaded performance, Henderson gives up a couple of runs and is the losing pitcher. So it was dangerous for Henderson, coming back from two shoulder surgeries, and poor strategy too. The guy had nothing, predictably. It all spun out in less-than-ideal ways; sometimes games are like that. The Mets won!<br /><br />* Dom Smith has a way to go. There are some promising signs, and some red flags. I'm not confident in either direction. Fortunately, there's no need to be. Let's see how he progresses.<br /><br />* I didn't like Thompson at 3B because of agility issues -- he kind of lumbers over there -- and now that his arm is extremely suspect due to injury, it's hard to think he's the answer at 3B. <br /><br />* Yes, good news on Gsellman. I like guys who throw hard. I hope it sticks.<br /><br />James Preller<br /><br />* I see we are back to the chronic complaint about TC. He certainly is flawed, but I respect that he desperately wanted to win that game against the Marlins. How would the team have responded if he went with Montero . . . and lost the game? Terry doesn't have much faith in him, for understandable reasons. Montero is only up for "statement" reasons -- to let the kid know that the big club still has him in its plans -- but not to be used in tight spots. He had a woeful Spring and, frankly, a woeful 12 months. There was a day off the next day and TC pushed hard for the win. I can't kill him for that, except in regard to Henderson. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47143220951416825632016-04-15T12:45:58.740-04:002016-04-15T12:45:58.740-04:00Regarding Gsellman.....WOW!
That is quite a jump ...Regarding Gsellman.....WOW!<br /><br />That is quite a jump in velocity! In just one year too.<br /><br />I would love to hear about what has contributed to the improvement.bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67829787983893126972016-04-15T10:16:12.385-04:002016-04-15T10:16:12.385-04:00I dunno Mack. I think that Terry's use of Hend...I dunno Mack. I think that Terry's use of Henderson and Familia was sort of reckless. The downside of last year's run is that Terry in all likelihood has a very very long leash. I don't think that he handles pressure well, and it impacts his decision making. <br /><br />I agree with those here who see Smith as the future at 1B. I am also not 100% sure that the next 3B comes from outside (though he probably will.) I could see Flores continuing to develop and inheriting that role in two years - after filling in there for extended stretches both this season and next (which I think is probably DW's shelf life.) I don't think that David Thompson is a real 3B prospect anymore given his injury history and the apparent toll that's taken on his throwing. It's a shame because his bat may grow up to fit there. Rosario would be a consideration for future 3B, and could still be if he fills out and Cecchini takes another leap forward this season, but I'm guessing that he sticks at SS, and Cecchini is a utility guy or trade bait. I'm really excited to watch Rosario's development this season. I think the bat comes alive. <br /><br />Finally, I read somewhere yesterday that Gsellman was clocked at a legit 98 mph in his first start. If that's true, and he can be a 95+ guy instead of a 92-93 guy, his prospect status will jump this year.That Adam Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687771146317665283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-64725636999646824382016-04-15T10:01:47.601-04:002016-04-15T10:01:47.601-04:00It will be a point of interest to check the radar ...It will be a point of interest to check the radar gun during Henderson's next appearance.<br /><br />Will it bounce back?<br />Will there be carry over with the 5 mph drop?<br /><br />Does he get more than one day off to rest?bgreg98180https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641039400307113366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-13148916922456654182016-04-15T10:00:40.733-04:002016-04-15T10:00:40.733-04:00While I agree it's too soon to push the panic ...While I agree it's too soon to push the panic button, once again Terry Collins has gone to the well for a veteran -- Jim Henderson -- instead of using Rafael Montero who was activated before Wednesday's game when Eric Campbell was sent down. He's rapidly becoming the Wilmer Flores of pitching, only given a chance when every other option has been totally exhausted. By not pitching him when he was due to throw anyway, you're setting him up for a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure due to rust. Bullpen management has never been this manager's strong suit. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-1336073871765388382016-04-15T09:54:22.618-04:002016-04-15T09:54:22.618-04:00Mack,
Happen to disagree with you that the ‘fut...Mack, <br /><br />Happen to disagree with you that the ‘future’ Mets first baseman is currently is not in the organization" <br /><br />D Smith, Currently at Double A has a chance to be a star. He was the Florida State MVP last year in Advanced A ball as one of the younger players in the league. I've read his glove is Major League ready and he will absolutely be the one replacing Duda. Bob Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16509462696614464970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-37222290871811292542016-04-15T08:22:48.188-04:002016-04-15T08:22:48.188-04:00Did someone mention my man jeff McNeil?
I will ...Did someone mention my man jeff McNeil? <br /><br />I will forever playfully fight with Mack about Dom Smith, his power, and being the future at 1B into the next decade.<br /><br />Regarding 3B lets not discount the start David Thompson is having right now. Hes on fire and he's a college guy so the current low a level doesn't mean he's multiple years away.<br />Ernest Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054861033443392454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31584767518209727062016-04-15T08:13:09.341-04:002016-04-15T08:13:09.341-04:00I saw that Mickey Jannis went into the 7th with a ...I saw that Mickey Jannis went into the 7th with a no hitter. A little reminiscent of Dickey - one night fluke or is he really getting it?<br /><br />Real prospects (i.e., future impact MLB players) are pretty slim, it appears.<br /><br />Henderson used a few tubes of Krazy Glue yesterday - he's all set.<br /><br />Fake all the hitters into thinking it is August 1 again, so we can go back to scoring 6 runs per game again.<br /><br />Only 154 games left before post season.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com