tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post5344773823664471899..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Reese Kaplan -- Fake News & Alternative FactsMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-26483869369532383702017-01-30T15:42:09.106-05:002017-01-30T15:42:09.106-05:00@TP -- "Dumb" Joe Maddon has a ring. Te...@TP -- "Dumb" Joe Maddon has a ring. Terry Collins does not. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-13196926281401355052017-01-29T16:23:56.652-05:002017-01-29T16:23:56.652-05:00I guess his career ERA for 6 years in Oakland of a...I guess his career ERA for 6 years in Oakland of about 3.25 is Bill's definition of mediocre. If Terry Collins was as good a manager as Blevins has been as a pitcher then this rebuttal would not have been necessary. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43672689671789007472017-01-29T16:20:44.734-05:002017-01-29T16:20:44.734-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30829465249044232102017-01-29T14:54:48.418-05:002017-01-29T14:54:48.418-05:00Interesting how some here are all for signing Blev...Interesting how some here are all for signing Blevins, who has career #s tjat were mediocre at best until last year, but want to dump Terry, whose #s were mediocre at best until the last TWO years. <br /><br />Which is the criterion--- career #s or recent/current ones? Or does it vary based on your personal likes for the individual? bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-33005846907694426932017-01-28T19:19:48.937-05:002017-01-28T19:19:48.937-05:00Eraff-
by the way, despite the Cespedes signing th...Eraff-<br />by the way, despite the Cespedes signing the Wilpons are still cheap until proven otherwise.TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47852140034772390202017-01-28T18:09:53.225-05:002017-01-28T18:09:53.225-05:00eraff -
is this the same as a One Trick Pony?eraff - <br /><br />is this the same as a One Trick Pony?Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-43758519823419645832017-01-28T17:05:28.540-05:002017-01-28T17:05:28.540-05:00You Guys are a One Hit Wonder!!! I guess I could f...You Guys are a One Hit Wonder!!! I guess I could forgive this as off-season, Slow News, Click bait---but you guys talk about this incessantly, along with the "Met's are Cheap" crap.<br /><br />Get oevr it!!...it's 2017...yes, I despise the Wilpons, but the team has been to 2 straight Playoffs, and The Manager has done one helluva Job.eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-82241140852354263502017-01-28T16:40:57.480-05:002017-01-28T16:40:57.480-05:00I'd take Pedro Lopez as manager, I'd take ...I'd take Pedro Lopez as manager, I'd take a chance on David Wright as manager, I'd also look to some other resources outside this organization for a fresh perspective. My primary criteria would be someone with a good track record of developing young talent and having them flourish. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-21773285053337793932017-01-28T16:38:09.878-05:002017-01-28T16:38:09.878-05:00You may have a solution there, Tom. Ship him cros...You may have a solution there, Tom. Ship him cross town to the Yankees.Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-73505365302202864522017-01-28T16:37:28.011-05:002017-01-28T16:37:28.011-05:00I'm pretty much of the same opinion as TP. I t...I'm pretty much of the same opinion as TP. I think Collins has shown the ability to change, helped make the clubhouse a place Cespedes wanted to come back to. I will add to his blemishes that he burned out his primary lefty reliever in about three straight years. <br />But the real point is: I don't hear anyone suggesting anyone else. Qwitcherbellyachin' and come up with someone you think would do better. Don't fire Terry without coming up with the guy you want to replace him. A bunch of people wanted Joe Madden when he was free. That's the same guy you're saying made some really dumb mistakes in game 7 of the WS. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193048169495703363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-86230421936687972312017-01-28T15:24:27.696-05:002017-01-28T15:24:27.696-05:00Reese Casey Stengel retired at age 75, so only 8 m...Reese Casey Stengel retired at age 75, so only 8 more seasons for Collins.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-535680683355335132017-01-28T14:21:30.145-05:002017-01-28T14:21:30.145-05:00@TP -- much of what you said is true, just as what...@TP -- much of what you said is true, just as what I said in comparing him to Don Sutton. He's not going to hurt you but he's not nearly as good as his aggregate numbers would lead you to believe. Of course, when the aggregate numbers amount ot a 925-925 for an entire career, it becomes harder to defend him as a selection by a team that actually cares about winning. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-72441297681118556712017-01-28T12:04:34.844-05:002017-01-28T12:04:34.844-05:00Reese,
Terry definitely has his faults and blemish...Reese,<br />Terry definitely has his faults and blemishes, which you well point out. His in game management is middle of the road by all objective accounts. And, last year, in game management he was poor, probably his worst performance s Met manager. However, it would be wise to recognize that he brings positives as well. Like many others, say Joe Torre and Tom Coughlin to mention two, he has made adjustments over time to address some of his flaws. By all accounts (for those of us not privy to first hand information), he has kept the team together each season, regardless of the talent level. They have played hard for 162 games, even when out of it. Last season, they certainly could have folded give all the injuries, but found a way to finish strong and make the wild card game. His team showed a lot of class in Miami after the Fernandez tragedy. As of now, he will go into 2017 with no improvements, as the 2nd best team in his division and maybe 4th or 5th best in the league (on paper, and barring great health and performances from all he 2016 walking wounded). He has a team with no true leadoff hitter, little speed, and 2-3 weak links in the bullpen. Yet, NYC expects a championship. He faces the media twice every day, and has only rarely had a bad appearance. He is generally well respected by the press. He routinely mentions the supportive fan base, and made a point to acknowledge the fans when the Mets clinched the division on the road in Cincinnati. Yes, the Mets can likely do better, but they can also do much worse. I have come to appreciate the "full package" and the stability the Collins has brought to the team, despite a day here or there that has me cursing at the TV. Joe Maddon, so often raved about and highly paid, did some of the dumbest things I have ever witnessed in any baseball game at any level, in game 7 of the World Series no less. I am good to go with Terry at the helm for 2017 TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-63204304349224977662017-01-28T09:44:34.471-05:002017-01-28T09:44:34.471-05:00Was he a .500 lose-as-often-as-you-win type, too?
...Was he a .500 lose-as-often-as-you-win type, too?<br /><br />Sandy Anderson, let my people go! We deserve better. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12573297933852077882017-01-28T09:42:53.277-05:002017-01-28T09:42:53.277-05:00My conclusion as well.
I will never forget Colli...My conclusion as well. <br /><br />I will never forget Collins leaving Cespedes in game at a critical point in Game 5 of WS after Ces hurt his leg while at bat. After Ces was writhing on the ground, Collins didn't even check to see if Ces could run (he couldn't). We were ahead at the time. Had runner on base. Ces popped out and limped towrd 1B before being pulled from the game between innings. <br /><br />At the time I was wondering if Ces could run. How could Collins not wonder the same thing. That iced it for me on Collins.cocoabeachnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466495249020412032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-9644085635309304322017-01-28T09:34:25.889-05:002017-01-28T09:34:25.889-05:00I wonder what Reese would say about Moses, who onl...I wonder what Reese would say about Moses, who only "almost" made it up tje mountain.bill metsiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927989716664234035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5211815539608451012017-01-28T09:24:23.255-05:002017-01-28T09:24:23.255-05:00Matt and I were 'close' when I started out...Matt and I were 'close' when I started out writing my blog. In fact, he and I were working on creating a separate new blog for SNY that was orchestrated by him.<br /><br />We then had a dust up when I wrote a post on sports reporters and how I felt that the vast majority of them never played the game nor had the physical attributes to do so. I even made some jokes about their average height.<br /><br />Matt went nuts in the comment section of my own blog. He banned me from SNY and I have never heard from him again.<br /><br />I did try and reach him early this week in hopes of him joining in with the other writers that I am including in my series of Mets player focuses, but, to date, he has not returned my email.<br /><br />Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.com