tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post7050569405081663866..comments2024-03-27T18:52:30.854-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Jack Flynn - Reality Set InMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76123832542018972552017-05-01T12:28:27.337-04:002017-05-01T12:28:27.337-04:00Jack, we can start to see if winning is possible b...Jack, we can start to see if winning is possible by beating the Braves this week (the Braves? Again?)Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-76921322621843452852017-05-01T12:08:38.024-04:002017-05-01T12:08:38.024-04:00Washington is too good, even without Adam Eaton, f...Washington is too good, even without Adam Eaton, for me to believe that they won't be 10 up on the Mets by July 1. I don't see a division crown as a realistic option. But as long as the loser's reward that is the Wild Card still exists, the Mets have a shot to go deep into the playoffs.<br /><br />The starting rotation, now that Thor is out for the foreseeable future, is DeGrom, Harvey, Wheeler, Gsellman and oh-God-please-let-it-rain-today. It's still not a bad rotation, and one that will hopefully replace Gsellman (who I think we all may have bought in too highly on) and the fifth starter by the All-Star Break. If the Mets are within five games of a wild card spot by then, it's not hard to envision a scenario where they are buyers instead of sellers. Jack Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809904649660393420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-39637454215826047812017-05-01T11:49:47.467-04:002017-05-01T11:49:47.467-04:00@ JP - I am not so sure starters are that strong. ...@ JP - I am not so sure starters are that strong. Uninjured, they sure are, but when will Thor, Lugo, and Matz return to form? If it were quick, I agree the Wild Card looks viable. <br /><br />If not back quick, pitching is not great, and the hitting without Cespedes is suspect. I could easily see this team slipping to 70 wins if those 4 guys remain out for a long period of time. Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-75280651010090050232017-05-01T10:38:12.445-04:002017-05-01T10:38:12.445-04:00Mets made WC with 87 wins last season.
Game 163 i...Mets made WC with 87 wins last season.<br /><br />Game 163 is still totally within reach.<br /><br />Unfortunately, that's all they were really shooting for. Meaningful games in September -- good enough, not excellence.<br /><br />Team has got a shot. The starters are still really, really good.<br /><br />It was always odd that they pinned the hopes for the 2017 season on the 2016 roster. A disinclination to improve.<br /><br />JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-62704455189255867692017-05-01T10:29:13.901-04:002017-05-01T10:29:13.901-04:00Hi Jack
Good article.
I personally don't thi...Hi Jack<br /><br />Good article.<br /><br />I personally don't think we will remain in contention. Every team has potential and then actual results that follow. The Nats have really good hitters who are firing on all cylinders, which is the main problem, and frankly I do not see them suddenly going collectively cold. Their hitters are too good. Top 3 RBI guys in the majors, etc.<br /><br />Our Mets potentially looked competitive - but in actuality seem quite inferior (e.g., Reyes and Grandy) - so I think we are going to fade from contention fast. To me that is my take on the Reality Setting In.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-38594294077637360762017-05-01T10:14:46.438-04:002017-05-01T10:14:46.438-04:00Jack -
There are very few players on this 'c...Jack - <br /><br />There are very few players on this 'current' team that I would not trade.<br /><br />Michael Conforto is one of them.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.com