Scott Dierking Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: So is Mickey Callaway good now or just "meh"? Honest question. Calloway is a middling manager. On the positive side, he seems to have a great rapport with his players, and they seem to want to play for him. I believe he is a decent communicator inside the clubhouse. On the flip side, his strategy is poor and he he does not seem to have great feel for game situations. Riggleman has helped him in that regard. The unsung hero in all of this has been Regan and since he was named the pitching staff has flipped and lived to their potential. Calloway was supposed to be a pitching savant. Most recently Calloway has seemed to push the action a little bit more, and things have worked. Again, middling. Thank God we don't have Gabe Kapler. That guy is hard to take. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, JiF said: Meh. Give him credit for keeping the team together and focused, for sure. But as exciting as this is, they're beating the dregs of the MLB right now. I legit predicted this in thread a few weeks ago. And he hasnt had to make any decisions. They're mashing the ball and he's been getting great starting matched with comfortable leads. It wont be so easy in the next coming series, at least I dont think. All that said, when both starting pitching and mashing come together, it's a tough to beat recipe. So I'm a little more optimistic going into this stretch than I was when I posted... They may yet rip our hearts out, but there is no way you can't be optimistic. Alonzo and Conforto are going full beast mode. What kills me is looking back at all those games the bullpen threw away. Give me back any 3 of them and we are in the wild card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, nycdan said: They may yet rip our hearts out, but there is no way you can't be optimistic. Alonzo and Conforto are going full beast mode. What kills me is looking back at all those games the bullpen threw away. Give me back any 3 of them and we are in the wild card. I cautiously optimistic it's not a tease. As I said, it's all coming together. When they were in the downward spiral, I was the one that kept saying this team is better than this. The biggest reason I'm optimistic is because Rosario/McNeil/Davis sprinkled with some others here and there have really been carrying the bats since the break. Now it's those 3 with the 2 most explosive bats on the team getting hot...it's a tough line up to get through right now even with a couple of easy outs a night. Throw in Stroman, the Mets have a great rotation. It's a good recipe if they can keep it going vs. the better teams. Imagine if Diaz got his head out of his ass? Then I'd actually be confident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 12 minutes ago, JiF said: I cautiously optimistic it's not a tease. As I said, it's all coming together. When they were in the downward spiral, I was the one that kept saying this team is better than this. The biggest reason I'm optimistic is because Rosario/McNeil/Davis sprinkled with some others here and there have really been carrying the bats since the break. Now it's those 3 with the 2 most explosive bats on the team getting hot...it's a tough line up to get through right now even with a couple of easy outs a night. Throw in Stroman, the Mets have a great rotation. It's a good recipe if they can keep it going vs. the better teams. Imagine if Diaz got his head out of his ass? Then I'd actually be confident. For now, i think even Callway has recognized that Lugo is the closer. But yeah, if Diaz returned to form (or I'd even take Familia finding his nasty slider again) we could do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: So is Mickey Callaway good now or just "meh"? Honest question. Depends how he handles the 9th inning. If he trots Diaz out there with a one run lead this weekend against the Nats, “Meh” doesn’t come close to describing what he is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Diaz - Doesn't insure a zero Lugo - Let's us get outs Come on Mickey, why is this so hard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, nycdan said: Diaz - Doesn't insure a zero Lugo - Let's us get outs Come on Mickey, why is this so hard? I see what you did there... LFGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 11 hours ago, nycdan said: They may yet rip our hearts out, but there is no way you can't be optimistic. Alonzo and Conforto are going full beast mode. What kills me is looking back at all those games the bullpen threw away. Give me back any 3 of them and we are in the wild card. Let’s hope I wasn’t being prophetic with that post back in March ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 17 hours ago, 14 in Green said: Depends how he handles the 9th inning. If he trots Diaz out there with a one run lead this weekend against the Nats, “Meh” doesn’t come close to describing what he is. Rendon and company are way too patient hitters to chase his junk off the plate. He better come right after them and take his chances rather than walking two and having to put one over the plate with two on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crimson King Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 OK, now comes the hard part. Going to face real pitchers rather than the AAA guys they have mostly been going against since the AS break. Won't work unless Alonso, Conforto and McNeil rake, Stroman needs be in top form, the main starting pitching to stay healthy and Diaz needs to get his mechanics back (yeah, I know ... That's All?) The best part about all of this is that there are meaningful games now. Let's see if there still are at the end of the month. An aside: Syracuse got no hit last night. Anyone else following them? Remember Ruben Tejeda? He's not on the 40 man roster but the Mets have him down there (bats third mostly) and he's got a .904 OPS playing all three infield positions. Would like to see him up here if Hechavarria or Guillorme fall off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lith Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 41 minutes ago, The Crimson King said: OK, now comes the hard part. Going to face real pitchers rather than the AAA guys they have mostly been going against since the AS break. Won't work unless Alonso, Conforto and McNeil rake, Stroman needs be in top form, the main starting pitching to stay healthy and Diaz needs to get his mechanics back (yeah, I know ... That's All?) The best part about all of this is that there are meaningful games now. Let's see if there still are at the end of the month. Agreed. Last 3 weeks got them back into the race, Next 3 weeks determines if they stay there. Nats, Braves, KC, Indians, Braves again and Cubs. That is one rough stretch. Time to answer the pretender vs contender question. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Lith said: Agreed. Last 3 weeks got them back into the race, Next 3 weeks determines if they stay there. Nats, Braves, KC, Indians, Braves again and Cubs. That is one rough stretch. Time to answer the pretender vs contender question. Fortunately we will NOT have to face Sherzer who was placed back on the IL. If Stroman can get the win tomorrow over Strasburg and Thor vs. Corbin Saturday, we close it out with deGrom vs. TBD. Met Life should be rocking this weekend series!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, 32EBoozer said: Fortunately we will NOT have to face Sherzer who was placed back on the IL. If Stroman can get the win tomorrow over Strasburg and Thor vs. Corbin Saturday, we close it out with deGrom vs. TBD. Met Life should be rocking this weekend series!! Will be there Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 4 teams within a half game for the 2nd wildcard. STL is in freefall so maybe it's only 3. And if the Mets at least win the WAS series, that will bring them down into the mix and open the 2nd spot. It's crunch time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 So, hearlng that Panik will be aboard starting tonight. No brainer move and hopefully he can kick start some offense at the bottom of the order 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Scott Dierking said: So, hearlng that Panik will be aboard starting tonight. No brainer move and hopefully he can kick start some offense at the bottom of the order He's been on a steady decline but hopefully a change of scenery will do him some good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, JiF said: He's been on a steady decline but hopefully a change of scenery will do him some good. He's a NY guy, so hopefully this brings a bit of life to him. His defense has always been very good, and right now Guillorme, Hecheverria and Lagares are all automatic outs. This allows them to not play one of those guys. Losing Smith has really hurt. Supposedly, Nimmo is supposed to start rehab assignment, but it will be a long while for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lith Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 Wow. What an awesome win!!! Best win since 2015. Something is going on with this team and it is pretty special right now. Davis, Alonzo and Conforto do it again. And Frazier too. Pending the outcome of the Brewers game tonight, we could be in a Wild Card spot at the end of tonight's action. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Brewers game is still on (tied 2-2) but for the moment, take a look at this beautiful piece of art: 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 54 minutes ago, Lith said: Wow. What an awesome win!!! Best win since 2015. Something is going on with this team and it is pretty special right now. Davis, Alonzo and Conforto do it again. And Frazier too. Pending the outcome of the Brewers game tonight, we could be in a Wild Card spot at the end of tonight's action. Just checked out that bottom of the 9th heroics. Great comeback win. Hope you guys keep it up. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 14 in Green Posted August 10, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2019 I’m visiting my parents on Long Island, and we have the game on in the den. My mom is 89 years old, and knows nothing about sports. Rosario is up in the 9th, and they show Conforto on deck. We don’t even realize she’s paying attention, but then she says, “He’s handsome, he looks like a nice Italian boy. What’s his name?” Rosario gets on, up steps Conforto, and all of a sudden she’s a baseball fan, hanging on every pitch with me and my dad. He come through, we win, and she sees Alonso’s name on the back of his jersey as he’s ripping off Conforto’s. She goes, “Oh, another Italian? When do the Mets play next? I like this team!” 3 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 For all the times I got laughed at for saying the Mets would make the playoffs even when they had the second worst record in the entire NL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 LFGM!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Time to bring it back to Citifield 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 8 hours ago, nycdan said: Brewers game is still on (tied 2-2) but for the moment, take a look at this beautiful piece of art: Phil’s and Milwaukee pull out the win unfortunately. However last nights win with this group of young players was very satisfying. Soto and Rendon are studs. Turner is what I hoped Rosario would be, a terror on the base paths. That being said Alonso, Conforto, Rosario, McNeil and Davis are a very solid young core if they can continue to develop. Hoping the Wilpons can keep the pitching staff together. #LFGM! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Last nights win was unreal. I keep holding my breath waiting for them to implode, but man, that was a big time win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, 32EBoozer said: Phil’s and Milwaukee pull out the win unfortunately. However last nights win with this group of young players was very satisfying. Soto and Rendon are studs. Turner is what I hoped Rosario would be, a terror on the base paths. That being said Alonso, Conforto, Rosario, McNeil and Davis are a very solid young core if they can continue to develop. Hoping the Wilpons can keep the pitching staff together. #LFGM! Imagine what the Mets could be if they signed Rendon over the winter as a FA (I know, but let's dream). Bring back Wheeler. 1. McNeil LF 2. Rosario SS 3. Rendon 3B 4. Alonso 1b 5 Conforto CF 6. Davis RF 7. Cano 2b 8. Ramos C 1. deGrom 2. Wheeler 3. Syndergaard 4. Strohman 5. Matz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Btw I’m never trading Conforto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 3 hours ago, Peace Frog said: Btw I’m never trading Conforto. **** no. Plus (and maybe we should get joewillys opinion) but he looks good without a shirt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: Imagine what the Mets could be if they signed Rendon over the winter as a FA (I know, but let's dream). Bring back Wheeler. 1. McNeil LF 2. Rosario SS 3. Rendon 3B 4. Alonso 1b 5 Conforto CF 6. Davis RF 7. Cano 2b 8. Ramos C 1. deGrom 2. Wheeler 3. Syndergaard 4. Strohman 5. Matz If they signed Rendon in FA no way they take on Cano salary with Diaz. Hoping Diaz turns it around... we will need a stud closer if we are to make the playoffs. They’ll tender Wheeler which may get us another year. Thor contract comes up after 2021 correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, JiF said: **** no. Plus (and maybe we should get joewillys opinion) but he looks good without a shirt. Ah, what the hell. let’s go for it... hey @joewilly12???? What did ya think about the Conforto look last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAM SAM HE'S OUR MAN Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 1 hour ago, 14 in Green said: Ah, what the hell. let’s go for it... hey @joewilly12???? What did ya think about the Conforto look last night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycdan Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 The magic carpet ride continues... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOKLYN JET Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 The Amazins win again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Guillomre hits and bomb and the Trae Turner commits an error? It’s starting to have a spooky feeling. LFGM!!!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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