tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post759412951724704362..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Reese Kaplan -- Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-84251882126735326882016-07-20T08:05:56.681-04:002016-07-20T08:05:56.681-04:00Yes...Grandy, Walker, Cabrera, Ces need some rest ...Yes...Grandy, Walker, Cabrera, Ces need some rest stops...that should provide more rhythm to the lineup and get Lego, Conforto and Flores adequate ab's.<br /><br />Reyes was force fed with a minimum of MILB ab's--- they're trying to identify whether he's an option or not before trade deadline. He looks reasonably capable, but rusty---certainly NOT the player he once would be, but he adds some elements and flexibility that are useful.<br /><br />I like Wilmer--managing his exposure offensively and defensively are a major part of keeping him successful. I'd like to see a few more 2b starts, as it benefits both Walker and Wilmer.eraffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06493607580550078769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-91012715432778166382016-07-19T17:43:11.754-04:002016-07-19T17:43:11.754-04:00If the manager works for the front office and they...If the manager works for the front office and they are dissatisfied then they have a very persuasive hammer to use. Obviously they are fine with it or give full autonomy to the field manager. You'd think, however, they would care about results. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31396719621033310762016-07-19T17:42:50.370-04:002016-07-19T17:42:50.370-04:00If the manager works for the front office and they...If the manager works for the front office and they are dissatisfied then they have a very persuasive hammer to use. Obviously they are fine with it or give full autonomy to the field manager. You'd think, however, they would care about results. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-5973641958371853652016-07-19T12:50:32.452-04:002016-07-19T12:50:32.452-04:00Judging be the way the front office seems to evalu...Judging be the way the front office seems to evaluate players. Id say 80%+ of the lineup is collins. and 95% the batting order. theres no way the front office thinks cabrera is a 2 hitter, ever.<br /><br />if for some reason the mets dont make the playoffs I think we will all get our wish for a new manager. though you never know who that might be. (it wont be Wally)! Robbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166843922861649296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-50234876814108460742016-07-19T11:50:56.957-04:002016-07-19T11:50:56.957-04:00I'd rather trade the Skipper.I'd rather trade the Skipper. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-74488617764116803242016-07-19T10:41:48.979-04:002016-07-19T10:41:48.979-04:00Adam, absolutely, they have the IF depth to rest g...Adam, absolutely, they have the IF depth to rest guys a lot. Look, Flores was dreadful early in the year playing sporadically, but this is definitely a game of "what have you done for me lately" and Wilmer has delivered big since June 8: 97 at bats, .299, 4 doubles, 8 homers, 22 RBI. Walker is in a terrible slump - the obvious answer is PLAY WILMER MORE. Reyes could explode at any time, even at his age, but he has hamstring issues historically, so time off is needed (of course, he just got that with the AS break). Duda likely will be back in 2 weeks, so Loney will be relegated to bench - start that now and get Wilmer in.<br /><br />Or trade Wilmer and figure Amed Rosario will be ready next spring - he might well be.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-75131587476373665522016-07-19T10:11:46.072-04:002016-07-19T10:11:46.072-04:00I'm still not sure how much of the lineup cons...I'm still not sure how much of the lineup construction from day to day is Collins, and how much is handed down from on high. Regardless, this team has been put together with a bunch of mismatched pieces (essentially three LF, to start with). On top of which, I really, really don't think that Collins likes Flores very much, as he's buried the kid numerous times over the past three seasons, often when it looks like he's hitting his groove. How they can't find room to play him at least five games per week among the four IF positions is mind boggling. Aside from the HR, Walker has been just ok, and certainly looks like he would do better with some regular rest. That said, Grandy and Cabrera could use a bunch more off days. And Reyes, at 33, should be getting two days off per week too. That Adam Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687771146317665283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-41842975756710256592016-07-19T10:08:26.558-04:002016-07-19T10:08:26.558-04:00collins is not exactly, Joe maddon. youd think fl...collins is not exactly, Joe maddon. youd think flores would play more then he has, but collins continues to play reyes everyday, which would be fine if reyes was the 24 year old. it does look like both cabrera and walker could sue a bit more time off then they ahve had, cabera especially. and just cycle, reyes, through 3rd base and the occasional ss. <br />flores should be playing 1 game out of 5 at 1b, 1 out of five at 2nd, 2 out of 5 at 3rd and off 1 out of those 5. <br />reyes should be playing, 3 out of 5 at 3rd, 1 out of 5 at ss. <br />cabera 4/5 at ss. <br />walker 4/5 at 2nd <br />and loney depending on matchups but 3 or 4 out of 5 at 1b flores picking up the other game.<br /><br />honestly its not that complicated to get guys more rest and play everyone 80% of the time.<br /><br />while Im add it, can rivera catch thor and Degrom, every week. id prefer matz, but now that thor and matz are back to back it seems unnecessary.<br /><br />as for the outfield. theres no right answer, except, lagares, despedes and granderson vs lefties. as for righties someone has to sit so conforto can play, but someone also has to play cf. matchups i guessRobbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166843922861649296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-67627695340370925322016-07-19T09:49:35.046-04:002016-07-19T09:49:35.046-04:00If that's the case, he ought to watch some foo...If that's the case, he ought to watch some footage of guys like Roberto Clemente who owned that position and made it something special. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-651494762584457302016-07-19T09:45:14.865-04:002016-07-19T09:45:14.865-04:00Cespedes in RF is such a no-brainer, except...
Ce...Cespedes in RF is such a no-brainer, except...<br /><br />Cespedes won't play there? Not"comfortable?" It cannot be the he cannot play the position (l.e. Bartolo at SS). Gotta be something else.<br /><br />Have a friend now living in Cuba (long story). He says RF is a "dis" - a place to hide a lumbering, powerful, clunk. Could that be it?Hobiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161607087964191500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-24043352146135281082016-07-19T08:20:59.681-04:002016-07-19T08:20:59.681-04:00Flores should play every day. Loney kicks in 3-4 d...Flores should play every day. Loney kicks in 3-4 days a week, Walker 2-3, Reyes 1-2.Tom Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01032383157195393857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30831893405843945122016-07-18T22:35:52.282-04:002016-07-18T22:35:52.282-04:00Remember what I said about Collins zigging when ot...Remember what I said about Collins zigging when others would zag? Word now is that his plan is to play Yoenis Cespedes and his game leg in CF tomorrow and by the weekend put Michael Conforto out there who has never played CF as a pro. That's one we surely didn't see coming...but I never would have expected him to play Bartolo Colon at shortstop either. It's a frustrating exercise trying to outguess the Skipper being handicapped with logic and common sense. Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-46674161951655620752016-07-18T22:27:31.263-04:002016-07-18T22:27:31.263-04:00Well, Skipper ran out of excuses and actually deig...Well, Skipper ran out of excuses and actually deigned to put Wilmner Flores in the lineup who responded with a home run and a single. His 6 HRs in July leads the league despite almost never playing. That ought to guarantee him a spot on the bench tomorrow. <br />Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-4044880242450366182016-07-18T19:42:14.312-04:002016-07-18T19:42:14.312-04:00That's your man, Reese. Sitting there, wonder...That's your man, Reese. Sitting there, wondering. Wondering where Scott Rice is nowadays. Wondering why Ruben Tejada only has a .589 OPS this season, wondering what might have been if Murph accepted the QO, and most importantly wondering how to maximize Juan Lagares's innings in CF. His defense is simply a thing of beauty.TPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09371738018453201276noreply@blogger.com