tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post7566242105304278370..comments2024-03-19T06:46:30.948-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Mack’s Morning Report – 7-17 – David Peterson, The State Of Mets Starters, DeGrom to Houston?Mack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-54476621726418488012017-07-17T12:35:16.664-04:002017-07-17T12:35:16.664-04:00Mack,
If you do not want Anonymous comments, come...Mack,<br /><br />If you do not want Anonymous comments, come up with a better comments section. Right now it's an option that you provide. If readers don't have a Google Account, it's the easiest option. <br /><br />But if you want to insult the people who come here and comment, that's perfectly fine, too. You'll just get less comments at your lively blog.<br /><br />Charles wrote:<br /><br />>> You still shouldn't say he's headed for TJS just because he came out of a game with an elbow strain.<br /><br />An elbow strain is an elbow strain. <<<br /><br />I don't recall anyone saying that, but big deal if anyone did. People write stupid things all the time, we're all free to evaluate the merits of any opinion. What's not okay is personal attacks. Everything else should be fair game. <br /><br />It is a medical fact that forearm strain is often an early sign of more serious elbow issues. Some teams are known to even use "forearm" to refer to "elbow," just to keep things down to a simmer. Whenever a pitcher complains of forearm discomfort, that's a big red flag. A team will pull him out of the game, give him rest, and hope that it settles down. You don't rush to the knife. <br /><br />Nobody knows what will happen with Szapucki. It would be lame for anyone to pretend they did know. But it is worrisome.<br /><br />Or you can take the Mets word for it! They've never been known to . . .<br /><br />AnonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24141283465184857042017-07-17T12:27:21.313-04:002017-07-17T12:27:21.313-04:00DeGrom also pitched in high pressure post season s...DeGrom also pitched in high pressure post season situations would be worth alot to the Stro's but no way there gonna move him he's our ace. Mack any word how Plawecki's doing...he seems to have been forgotten and also this story about Rosario's not coming up till we move AC. Also what happens when Walker comes back? High drama at Citi-field and what else is new.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08674150694486256724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48307732086229193652017-07-17T12:08:04.247-04:002017-07-17T12:08:04.247-04:00I think DeGrom is a beast, as well........he is re...I think DeGrom is a beast, as well........he is relatively young with low mileage on his arm (he started as a position player) and he already had his bout with surgery in the past (almost seems like a prerequisite anymore).<br /><br />Plus, he is cost-controlled and he is an ace by all accounts.<br /><br />You build around this guy, IMO.<br /><br />MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-35884216198309963432017-07-17T11:36:33.594-04:002017-07-17T11:36:33.594-04:00No way they trade Bregman. He is a beast.No way they trade Bregman. He is a beast.Viperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527334953909658283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-20725751083158491172017-07-17T11:31:59.731-04:002017-07-17T11:31:59.731-04:00Jacob degrom & Addison Reed for Alex Bregman, ...Jacob degrom & Addison Reed for Alex Bregman, Francis Martes, Kyle Tucker, & Forrest Whitley. That's the only deal I'd accept involving degrom. You solve your 3rd base problem for ten years. You have a major league ready starter in Martes, and two lottery pick chances in Tucker, and Whitley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74030459720913331982017-07-17T10:51:38.028-04:002017-07-17T10:51:38.028-04:00@Charles -- unfortunately Szapucki may be a left a...@Charles -- unfortunately Szapucki may be a left ace-in-the-making in the mold of Steven Matz -- unhittable when healthy. Staying healthy is going to be the key for him because he's shown he is top shelf quality. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46868678208576672692017-07-17T10:40:38.295-04:002017-07-17T10:40:38.295-04:00I really think Szpucki belongs in the top tier of ...I really think Szpucki belongs in the top tier of pitching prospects. He certainly has more upside than a few of the players in your "top level" list. <br /><br />His K rate, Velo, and slider are all plus. And he's a lefty.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-48082725036423866042017-07-17T10:38:59.562-04:002017-07-17T10:38:59.562-04:00You can say that about any elbow issues nowadays. ...You can say that about any elbow issues nowadays. <br /><br />You still shouldn't say he's headed for TJS just because he came out of a game with an elbow strain. <br /><br />An elbow strain is an elbow strain. Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520446193510393380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-25188041057254917432017-07-17T10:18:31.162-04:002017-07-17T10:18:31.162-04:00Martes could be an ace in the making but you'r...Martes could be an ace in the making but you're giving one that already is an ace. Paulino suspension reminds me of Jenry Mejia.<br /><br />Derek Fisher, according to what you wrote is inconsistent, strikes out a lot and not really a good outfielder, has a weak arm. With Cespedes in LF and Conforto in RF, where does he play if he is not a good CF?<br /><br />Ramon reads like a good one but is still a little bit away from reaching the majors.<br /><br />Maybe I am too attached at the hip with deGrom and cannot see him being moved by the Mets.Viperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02527334953909658283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-27845513286443887182017-07-17T10:16:47.589-04:002017-07-17T10:16:47.589-04:00Zozo -
You are probably right. I might be undere...Zozo - <br /><br />You are probably right. I might be underestimating deGrom's trade value here.<br /><br />Thanks for straightening me out :) Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-71619033780189913922017-07-17T09:45:18.694-04:002017-07-17T09:45:18.694-04:00Mack
I think DeGrom would have to bring back a bet...Mack<br />I think DeGrom would have to bring back a better package then the one the White Sox received from the Cubs.<br />My package would be their top 2 guys and Bregman. So Martes and Tucker would be my request and you throw them either Reed or Blevins to sweeten the pot.<br /><br />I would think with DeGrom having a better year then Quintana, the trade Coming back our way would have to be bigger then you are projecting.Zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04328187548616168708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-47298628906407351302017-07-17T09:14:18.960-04:002017-07-17T09:14:18.960-04:00Mack, St Lucie should not be such a tough challeng...Mack, St Lucie should not be such a tough challenge for a 1st round prospect in his 2nd year. I am concerned. I'd be less so if he were averaging 12 Ks per 9 IP. One can only hope the 5.00 ERA is because he is working on weaker aspects of his game. We do, though, have to remember he is just 21.<br /><br />I am not jumping to a prognosis of TJS for these guys - they may be telling them now, if you experience ANY forearm discomfort, tell us and let's shut it down for a month to avoid getting to the point where it deteriorates and you would need TJS. <br /><br />I am of the camp that I will believe a guy needs TJS when they tell us the guy is going ot need it or has already had it.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-77845074009798174242017-07-17T08:51:09.901-04:002017-07-17T08:51:09.901-04:00Tom -
Dunn can not seem to get any traction sinc...Tom - <br /><br />Dunn can not seem to get any traction since turning pro. <br /><br />Moving him around from starter to a relief role does not help either.<br /><br />I too am disappointed in his 2017 season. I expected more.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-12890356203578748042017-07-17T08:49:24.827-04:002017-07-17T08:49:24.827-04:00Anonymous -
(God, I hate talking to people that ...Anonymous - <br /><br />(God, I hate talking to people that wear a mask here...)<br /><br />You are right. A 'forearm strain' is not a good sign, but it is not an official announcement of TJS.<br /><br />Also,why would a team official say the DL time would probably be 'a couple of weeks'?<br /><br />We will have to wait this one (or two) out.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-36722847774428374362017-07-17T08:46:39.322-04:002017-07-17T08:46:39.322-04:00Tom -
I have not heard anything about Kay, but I...Tom - <br /><br />I have not heard anything about Kay, but I do remember initial reports that said he would be lost to the Mets for the entire 2017 season.Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-40996102445071227012017-07-17T08:42:25.627-04:002017-07-17T08:42:25.627-04:00A forearm "strain" is often an early ind...A forearm "strain" is often an early indicator of TJ trouble in the future. That's fairly common knowledge. It's not a guarantee of TJ surgery. But at the same time, a superficial report from the NY Mets organization that it is a "mild" strain is hardly reassuring. I assume you've been watching how this team handles injuries for many, many years. <br /><br />It is reasonable to fear the worst for Mr. Szapucki.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-63188773330247565602017-07-17T08:24:21.788-04:002017-07-17T08:24:21.788-04:00Justin Dunn in my books is having a disappointing ...Justin Dunn in my books is having a disappointing season. Started out poorly, got better briefly, then back to mediocre. Hope he pans out as expected.<br /><br />Jake is my Hall of Famer. I'm keeping him. Trout I'd consider.<br /><br />Great news on Humphreys and Szapucki.<br /><br />Hopefully Peterson will be as good or better than Matz. <br /><br />Mack, any word on the progress of Anthony Kay?<br /><br />Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.com