OT: MLB Thread XLVII

[nyr2k2]

The Mets scored more in that inning than they will in the remaining six games against Pitt.

 

[Bob Richards]

Hitting the baseball is cool and good and the Mets should keep doing it

 

[Rangers in 7]

The Mets scored more in that inning than they will in the remaining six games against Pitt.

God I hope not!

 

[Roo Returns]

Mets are about three weeks away from making a decision whether to go all in or stay the course.

They need one more bat, one more starter (even if Carasco and Syndergaard both come back at > 50% efficiency), and most importantly, health.

 

[nyr2k2]

I like what Megill has shown so far but unless he really makes great strides with the change up, he looks like a reliever. He could probably add a couple ticks to that fastball and sit 95+ and his slider is decent enough as a second pitch. As it stands though those two pitches aren't going to be enough the second and third time through the lineup, particularly once teams have seen him before.

 

[East Coast Bias]

I like what Megill has shown so far but unless he really makes great strides with the change up, he looks like a reliever. He could probably add a couple ticks to that fastball and sit 95+ and his slider is decent enough as a second pitch. As it stands though those two pitches aren't going to be enough the second and third time through the lineup, particularly once teams have seen him before.

I saw someone on Twitter call his style “John Maine” style. And man I forgot about him. But ir does kind of make sense. He’s got some good stuff but he nibbles around the plate and throws a ton of pitches.

 

[RickChartraw]

damn impressive complete game from Cole.

 

[mrmovies779]

130 pitches for Cole and a complete game.Told Boone to basically f*** off when he came to the mound with 2 outs.What a bulldog.what a performance

 

[17futurecap]

f*** yea Cole, shove that shit

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

What a game from Cole and he told Boone **** no this is my game

 

[romba]

Cole answered a lot of questions with tonight’s performance, can relax and enjoy the AS break now and then end the season strong

 

[JimmyG89]

I saw someone on Twitter call his style “John Maine” style. And man I forgot about him. But ir does kind of make sense. He’s got some good stuff but he nibbles around the plate and throws a ton of pitches.

Complete with 500 foul balls a game.

Not bad as a long guy, but in the next 2 weeks, a starter needs to be added. A veteran that can give 5 solid innings and could move to the pen in a situation where Syndergaard and Carrasco are healthy.

 

[Filip Chytil]

Acuna torn ACL

 

[Roo Returns]

Complete with 500 foul balls a game.

Not bad as a long guy, but in the next 2 weeks, a starter needs to be added. A veteran that can give 5 solid innings and could move to the pen in a situation where Syndergaard and Carrasco are healthy.

They're probably going to wait until after July 30th for waiver deals is my guess.

Banking on Stroman feeling better and Carrasco joining the team around then.

Anything out of Syndergaard this year is a bonus.

Megill is the perfect bullpen guy for the stretch run.

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

Whats crazy is Boone said in the post game Cole almost didn't even make his start for whatever reason he was getting IV in Seattle.

 

[JimmyG89]

They're probably going to wait until after July 30th for waiver deals is my guess.

Banking on Stroman feeling better and Carrasco joining the team around then.

Anything out of Syndergaard this year is a bonus.

Megill is the perfect bullpen guy for the stretch run.

There is no more post July 31 waiver trade deadline. Last day to make a trade is 20 days from now.

 

[Bob Richards]

Conforto needed that HR so badly lol

Great start

 

[JimmyG89]

The need for another depth starter is so evident. Maybe that is Megill in September, but they need someone to get them there. Eickhoff is not that guy.

Need someone in that Colon/Niese 2015 role where they can go to the pen afterwards. Would like it to be a lefty too. Petersen won't be back until September.

They faced Tyler Anderson yesterday, he'd be a target for me. Not going to cost you a ton, has a little funk to his delivery, and has been solid. On top of that, if he goes to the pen after you are healthy, it gives you another lefty outside of Loup.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Can someone explain why the front part of Lindor's batting helmet is black?

 

[Crease]

Can someone explain why the front part of Lindor's batting helmet is black?

Pine tar is my guess.

Mets bring Castro in with a one-run lead why?

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Pine tar is my guess.

Mets bring Castro in with a one-run lead why?

That's an awful lot of pine tar...been that way since start of season.

Why is it I never feel comfortable with Diaz on the mound?

 

[Crease]

Why is it I never feel comfortable with Diaz on the mound?

Cause he sucks, notwithstanding all that speed and movement. Mets desperately need another arm. I like the idea of getting another starter and moving Megill to the pen. Then figure out how to best leverage Syndergaard and Carrasco in late August and September.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Cause he sucks, notwithstanding all that speed and movement. Mets desperately need another arm. I like the idea of getting another starter and moving Megill to the pen. Then figure out how to best leverage Syndergaard and Carrasco in late August and September.

I can agree with that....during the offseason, I was hoping they'd rid themselves of Familia and Diaz.

On another note, I really wish someone would find McCann a cup that fits!!!

 

[Crease]

I can agree with that....during the offseason, I was hoping they'd rid themselves of Familia and Diaz.

On another note, I really wish someone would find McCann a cup that fits!!!

Oops I meant Castro.

I actually like Diaz, and am pleased he turned himself around after struggling last season.

 

[Deleted member 23124]

Oops I meant Castro.

I actually like Diaz, and am pleased he turned himself around after struggling last season.

I've never been fond of Diaz. Castro is puzzling at best.