NY Mets --- July 2023

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Part of the problem is we have Lindor, Baty, Vientos, Mauricio and McNeill basically all cannibalizing each other. Add Acuna to that mix now too. Why we don't utilize the DH with these guys who knows but it's tough fitting everyone in without sacrificing defense in the outfield when we throw them out there.

Not to sound like a cliché but, that can viewed and worked as a good problem to have.
Some other teams have that same kind of logjam issue yet they usually always find a way to somehow make it work to their benefit.
Just gotta be creative, flexible and innovative...and stick with the hot hitters. It's not rocket science, but some managers & GM's are stuck in their ways...when they ought to be thinking outside the box, &/or go against the book once in a while....or whenever needed.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Put it in the...

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets finally get win #50 as they as they head into the Dog Days of August.

The Wrap & Recap...

Verlander Earns 250th Career Win, Mets Earn 5-2 Series Victory - Metsmerized Online

It is unknown whether or not Sunday afternoon's outing will be the last for Justin Verlander in a New York Mets' uniform. Either way, he did a terrific job pushing the Mets to a 5-2 victory at Citi Field. With the win, the Mets took three of four from the Nationals. New York now owns

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Verlander nets 250th win as Deadline uncertainty looms

NEW YORK -- Given the date on the calendar, when Justin Verlander earned his 250th career win in a 5-2 Mets victory over the Nationals on Sunday, the performance only seemed to matter within the context of one thing. The Trade Deadline is two days away, Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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MLB Gameday: Nationals 2, Mets 5 Final Score (07/30/2023)

Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Nationals vs. Mets at Citi Field

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Verlander and Lindor deliver a series win for the Mets

A 5-2 win over the Nationals caps an emotional weekend for the Mets

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Nationals 2-5 Mets (Jul 30, 2023) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 30, 2023 on ESPN.

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The Box...

Nationals 2-5 Mets (Jul 30, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets MLB game from July 30, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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The Vids...

Nationals @ Mets

Nationals @ Mets Jul. 30, 2023

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Trainer's Room...

Mets RF Starling Marte (migraines) took batting practice.
He is feeling better and is expected to join the team on its upcoming road trip.



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Mets LHP José Quintana (0-2, 3.26 ERA) opposes Royals RHP Zack Greinke (1-11, 5.49) in the opener of a 3 game series on Tuesday at Kansas City.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Could Mets be a match for this 2-time All-Star starter?

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest Mets-related free agent and trade rumors right here.

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Report: Orioles A Team to Watch For Justin Verlander - Metsmerized Online

Updated Post: 7/31/23 - 16:15 Jon Morosi of MLB Network speculates that the Baltimore Orioles could be a team to watch in the Justin Verlander sweepstakes, given the amount of young talent they have. Jon Heyman of the New York Post noted live on Bleacher Report that the Orioles are one of the...

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[Nasty_Magician]

Well we got a pitching prospect. I'd imagine he's better than most of what we have

 

[Nasty_Magician]

I'd love a similar return for Pham

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So long and best of luck, MC....you were a good Met while here.

Crew trades for Canha to bolster OF (source)

The Brewers have reached a deal with the Mets to acquire outfielder Mark Canha and cash considerations in exchange for right-hander Justin Jarvis (Milwaukee's No. 30 prospect), a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The teams have not confirmed the trade. The 34-year-old Canha has six homers...

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[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

I'd love a similar return for Pham

If he's also dealt...then I'd really see no reason why Ronny Mauricio couldn't finally be called up.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Rosenthal: Astros “Remain Involved” For Justin Verlander - Metsmerized Online

Updated Post: 7/31/23 - 20:12 The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal put out a report Monday night that the Houston Astros are "still involved" for Justin Verlander. "Some believe a return to Houston is the future Hall of Famer’s preferred outcome, citing, in part, his relationship with [Astros owner Jim]...

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[Nasty_Magician]

I'm not buying this at all unless they wanted him to waive his NTC

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Don't know much about the 17 year old SS we got for Pham.