Is Anyone Alive Out There: Ongoing Mets Thread

[Chef99]

Report: Mets likely to keep Muno over Reynolds, if Murphy goes on DL
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(12:15 pm ET) If Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy begins the season on the disabled list due to a hamstring injury, the team is more likely to choose Danny Muno over prospect Matt Reynolds to replace him on the roster, a team source told ESPN.
If Murphy is out, the Mets prefer to have Muno and Ruben Tejada play at second base, with Reynolds being sent to Triple-A to start at shortstop.

One of the reasons the Mets are considering sending Reynolds to the minors is because the team doesn't want to avoid a dilemma in case Reynolds thrives in Murphy's absence and manager Terry Collins wants to keep him around as a bench option. They do not want to start his MLB service time for a backup role.

Terry Collins is an idiot, but we already knew that. I've come to the conclusion that Sandy is either an idiot as well, or nothing more than a Wilpon puppet.

I am rooting hard for this team to thrive in spite of them.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets get a lefty reliever from SD.....Cory Mazzoni sent to Padres.

New York Mets get lefty reliever Alex Torres from San Diego Padres - ESPN New York

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Mets get a lefty reliever from SD.....Cory Mazzoni sent to Padres.

New York Mets get lefty reliever Alex Torres from San Diego Padres - ESPN New York

I'm all in. This was a seriously underrated weakness for this team. I guess the front office was willing to roll the dice, see what they had during spring training and then addressed as needed.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets also get LH reliever Jerry Blevins from the Nats for OF Matt den Dekker....


New York Mets get lefty reliever Alex Torres from San Diego Padres - ESPN New York



* I didn't see that one coming, but props to Sandy

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Like both moves. Torres is probably more of a regular reliever while Blevins could be the lefty specialist. I like it a lot.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Although I liked den Dekker and wished he wasn't part of that deal, he was the odd man out, but now maybe Cesar Puello uses this as an opportunity and gets a shot in the OF?

 

[Chef99]

Hey, as soon as I shoot my mouth off, they go and do something.

I wanna have a one on one talk with Fred Coupon!

 

[apachef4]

Like both moves. Torres is probably more of a regular reliever while Blevins could be the lefty specialist. I like it a lot.

Blevins was good against lefties last season. For some reason, Matt Williams decided he was going to pitch to righties, too, and that part didn't work out so well. If they just let him pitch to lefties as you suggested, he will do well.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Niese, the bullpen, Mayberry Jr. & Tejada help the Mets beat the Nats...
.....and Jerry Blevins is already paying dividends.

New York Mets vs. Washington Nationals - Recap - March 31, 2015 - ESPN

 

[Nasty_Magician]

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I would really like it if the powers that be gave Matt Reynolds a serious and consistent look @ SS this season in the early going. I think he's more than ready to hit major league pitching and his defense/range are getting better as will his confidence w/ more playing time....

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Mets and Juan Lagares agree to four-year contract extenstion - Amazin' Avenue

Love it, let's lock up every single one of our talented young guys.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

April 1st
The Sidd Finch story still endures & endears......lol

 

[Cyder]

April 1st
The Sidd Finch story still endures & endears......lol

What the fuck is wrong with his foot?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets' payroll still in the lower 3rd in MLB.

AP: New York Mets' payroll still ranks in bottom third - Mets Blog - ESPN


Gee tabbed as 5th starter....

Dillon Gee wins final spot in New York Mets rotation

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

What the fuck is wrong with his foot?

Are you not familiar w/ the "legendary" Sidd Finch folklore?

 

[Cyder]

Are you not familiar w/ the "legendary" Sidd Finch folklore?

Unfortunately not and that video is pretty log. Is there a readers digest condensed version?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Unfortunately not and that video is pretty log. Is there a readers digest condensed version?

I'd suggest reading the original Sports Illustrated story written by George Plimpton in 1985, that makes it's way back around every year on this date....April 1st.

Sidd Finch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The Curious Case Of Sidd Finch - MLB - SI.com

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I'd suggest reading the original Sports Illustrated story written by George Plimpton in 1985, that makes it's way back around every year on this date....April 1st.

Sidd Finch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


The Curious Case Of Sidd Finch - MLB - SI.com

That is outstanding, was completely unaware of that. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Puello put on waivers....but could return....

Sources: New York Mets outfield prospect Cesar Puello on waivers - Mets Blog - ESPN


Tejada & Muno to share 2B duties until the Murph gets back, which hopefully isn't too long....

Danny Muno, Ruben Tejada could share second base - Mets Blog - ESPN