tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post9095220931337287552..comments2024-03-28T17:57:21.603-04:00Comments on Mack's Mets: Kevin Shelly - Thoughts From His IPhoneMack Adehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-42033167848554725732015-07-06T09:59:25.436-04:002015-07-06T09:59:25.436-04:00I have no problems with our 8th inning as long as ...I have no problems with our 8th inning as long as it doesn't feature an appearance by Torres (either of them). Bullpen's ERA is 5th in MLB. Grilli's not the "savior." Need a bat. Need a bench. <br /><br />And why have the starters only going 6 on a 6-day rotation when they're the strength of the team? <br /><br />Other than that, I liked your concept (getting smaller players) more than I did your specific players. <br /><br />Either way, nice post. ZachBoyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34359990644940867392015-07-06T09:48:09.597-04:002015-07-06T09:48:09.597-04:00Mejia is on his way back but won't be eligible...Mejia is on his way back but won't be eligible for the postseason. Parnell has looked good but it's only been 7 innings so far. I don't think we'll see Vic Black this year. Adding Grilli to the back end of the bullpen to go along with Mejia, Parnell & Familia would be shutdown. Only need the starters to go 6 and we could still rotate the bullpen studs.<br /><br />I don't want to put too much faith in Mejia (0 IP) and Parnell (7 IP) to save our season just yet. Just a thought. Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-30771163368098462692015-07-06T08:21:59.132-04:002015-07-06T08:21:59.132-04:00I don't think we need Grille as an 8th inning ...I don't think we need Grille as an 8th inning guy. We have Mejia on the way and I think Parnell can do that job as well. But if Lagares needs TJS, they're just wasting an irresponsible amount of time here. ZachBoyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-34019512875217575732015-07-06T08:01:29.376-04:002015-07-06T08:01:29.376-04:00I was expecting more comments since everyone loves...I was expecting more comments since everyone loves playing Mock GM but I understand it was a holiday weekend.<br /><br />I agree with you Reese. The frustrating thing is that all it would take to bring in the guys I mentioned above would be 1 legit prospect (Meisner or Fulmer), some lower level guys and taking on payroll.<br /><br />The good organizations find a way to add payroll when it's warranted. Well now is the time.Kevin Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-58556984377246144532015-07-05T13:14:58.493-04:002015-07-05T13:14:58.493-04:00Reese -
I don't know if you listed to the ES...Reese - <br /><br />I don't know if you listed to the ESPN feed of the game from LA but it was interesting how the booth guys found it so strange for a 'big market team' like the Mets to be spending so little money. They even made reference to the Madoff thing but poo-poo'd that away as something far in the past.<br /><br />Those guys are so used to teams that are willing to step up to the place financially and build a winner.<br /><br />Imaging 'our' team with Abreu and Cruz?Mack Adehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09730548449011685243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592615130369356022.post-31909142871774394412015-07-05T12:52:33.061-04:002015-07-05T12:52:33.061-04:00The problems with your scenario are:
They require...The problems with your scenario are:<br /><br />They require a commitment to winning<br />They require a willingness to tamper with the status quo<br />In the cases of Pierzynski and others, they require money<br /><br />Instead they will make an effort for an over-the-hill non difference maker like Ben Zobrist and if they fail, they'll say, "Hey, we tried!"Reese Kaplanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993445356545875409noreply@blogger.com