Ongoing 2020 Thread

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets give Jake some run support, end their losing streak, beating Atlanta 7-2, and avoid a sweep.

The Wrap:
These 3 things are fueling deGrominance

Rosario (quad), Canó (groin) day to day

Notes: Dom's bigger role; McNeil scratched

Mets vs. Braves - Game Recap - August 3, 2020 - ESPN

NL East adds big twist to already chaotic 2020 MLB season

Braves ace Soroka out for year with torn Achilles


The Box:
Mets vs. Braves | 08/03/20


The Pics:
Mets vs. Braves | 08/03/20


Trainer's Room:
Mets SS Ahmed Rosario (left quad tightness) exited after grounding out to end the third. Rosario did not run hard out of the box and walked back to the dugout with a trainer. ... INF Robinson Cano's injury was diagnosed as left groin tightness. ...3B Jeff McNeil didn't even make it to the first pitch. He was scratched shortly before game time after experiencing tightness in his back while working in the batting cage.

Roster Moves:
Mets officials have placed Yoenis Céspedes on the restricted list before Monday’s game, formalizing his decision to not play the rest of the season for COVID-19-related reasons.
To replace Céspedes, the team called up catcher Ali Sánchez, who could become the fourth Mets rookie -- following Andrés Giménez, David Peterson and Franklyn Kilome -- to make his Major League debut this season. Sánchez, the Mets’ 25th-ranked prospect, hit .261 with one home run in the Minors last season while bolstering his reputation as an excellent defender.

The Mets also announced that reliever Hunter Strickland cleared waivers and was then outrighted to the team’s alternate training site in Brooklyn.


Up Next:
The Mets Head to Washington to begin a a two-game series Tuesday against the Nationals. LHP Steven Matz (0-1, 3.18 ERA) will go against LHP Patrick Corbin (0-0, 1.42)

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Geez...Matz looks like absolute trash today.



Mets already down 5-0 in the 3rd...and he's almost at 80 pitches.

 

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Yes!

Amazin's on the board in the 4th courtesy of Michael Conforto's 2 run bomb to LF.

Paul Sewald coming in for Matz to begin the bottom 4th.

 

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Pete!
Clutch 2 out rbi single.

Mets trail the Nats 5-3....mid 5th.

 

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Wow..I had to do a double take and thought my eyes were deceiving me...lol.

Familia came in to relieve Sewald with 2 outs and the bases loaded, but he K'd the Nats hitter on just 3 pitches (all sinking sliders in the low to mid 90's)

Onto the 6th.
Still 5-3 Nats.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

The 7th inning just ended but it looks like this one could soon be called as tropical storm Isaias is now starting to bear down on DC.

Nats 5
Mets 3

Pretty sure the Mets were about to mount a comeback win too.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Play was resumed after about a 70 min weather delay.
The final score remained Nats 5 - Mets 3.

Mets vs. Nationals - Game Recap - August 4, 2020 - ESPN

Missed opportunities sting Mets in close loss

Notes: Hamilton joins Mets to fill injury gaps


UP NEXT:

Wednesday's series finale features a pair of former Tigers teammates: Nationals RHP Max Scherzer (0-1, 2.84 ERA) vs. Mets RHP Rick Porcello (0-1, 13.50). Porcello is seeking his 150th career win.

 

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Mets trade for Rangers righty Ariel Jurado

The New York Mets acquired right-hander Ariel Jurado from the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named and cash considerations on Wednesday. To make room on the 40-man roster, outfielder Ryan Cordell has been designated for assignment.

Jurado, 24, has appeared in 44 career games (26 starts) and is 12-16 with a 5.85 ERA (115 earned runs/177.0 innings) with 54 walks and 103 strikeouts. In 32 games (18 starts) last season, Jurado went 7-11 with a 5.81 ERA (79 earned runs/122.1 innings) with 36 walks and 81 punchouts.

His best major league start came on June 27, 2019 at Detroit when he hurled 7.0 scoreless innings and allowed six hits and a walk and struck out four. Jurado did not appear in a game for the Rangers this year and was designated for assignment by Texas on July 31.

The right-handed pitcher has been assigned to the team’s Alternate Training Site in Brooklyn.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Mets win 3-1.
Rick Porcello goes 7 strong to earn his 150th career win.
Seth Lugo tosses 2 solid innings for the save.

The Wrap:
Porcello's 150th win supported by strong 'D'

Mets vs. Nationals - Game Recap - August 5, 2020 - ESPN

The Box:
Mets vs. Nationals | 08/05/20

The Pics:
Mets vs. Nationals | 08/05/20

Trainer's Room:
Mets RHP Marcus Stroman (torn muscle, left calf) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Thursday.
INF Robinson Cano (strained left leg muscle) confidently predicted he wouldn't need to miss more than the minimum 10 days. 3B/OF Jeff McNeil (stiff back) is still listed as day to day...as is SS Amed Rosario (sore quad).


Next:
After playing 13 games in 13 days, the Mets get their first off-day of the season Thursday, then they'll open a seven-game home stand Friday...hosting Miami for three games, and then Washington for four.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Yeeesh....Mets looked lifeless even after an off day.
They were sleepwalking throughout until the 8th but still came up a run short in the end.

Marlins 4 - Mets 3


Mets stifled by rookie early, can't rally late

Gsellman back; McNeil, Rosario in lineup

Marlins vs. Mets - Game Recap - August 7, 2020 - ESPN




Next:
Mets Rookie LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.86) will make his third career start and home debut on Saturday.
Miami did not announce a starter for Saturday.

 

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Tonight's Lineups....
Marlins vs. Mets | 08/08/20

 

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Mets win game 2...8-4.
Rubber game on Sunday.


The Wrap:
Davis' 3-run HR helps Mets put away Marlins

Notes: Unique lineups; Stroman progressing

Marlins vs. Mets - Game Recap - August 8, 2020 - ESPN


The Box:
Marlins vs. Mets | 08/08/20


The Pics:
Marlins vs. Mets | 08/08/20


Up next:
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom (1-0) starts for NY in the finale of the three-game series.
Pablo Lopez (1-0) is set to become the only Marlins pitcher to make a second start this season on Sunday. Miami was the first team in big league history to start nine different pitchers in the first nine games of a season, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Lopez struck out seven over five innings of two-hit ball Tuesday as the Marlins returned from their long layoff with a 4-0 win at Baltimore.

 

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Mets win 4-2 to take the series.
Rojas needs to keep Gimenez in the lineup....

The Wrap:

Marlins vs. Mets - Game Recap - August 9, 2020 - ESPN

Giménez scores 3 times in deGrom's win

Mets place Wacha (shoulder) on injured list


The Box:
Marlins vs. Mets | 08/09/20


The Pics:
Marlins vs. Mets | 08/09/20


Trainer's Room:
2B Robinson Cano (groin) is slated to take at-bats at the team's alternate site in Brooklyn, and Rojas said Cano is responding well to treatment. . OF Jake Marisnick (strained left hamstring) is also on track to take at-bats in Brooklyn.


Up Next:
Mets LHP Steven Matz (0-2, 5.65 ERA) starts Monday as New York hosts Washington in the opener of a four-game series.
The Nationals will go with LHP Patrick Corbin (1-0, 3.00 ERA)
Matz allowed five runs and seven hits over three innings in Tuesday's 5-3 loss at Washington.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Matz is still a Mess.

That is all.

 

[Nasty_Magician]

Well Stroman is a goner. He's claiming it's because of Covid, not sure about that. I think his calf is a ticking time bomb and he wants to get paid before it blows.

 

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Final: Nats 16 - Mets 4

Steven Matz is Capt. Obvious....lol

Matz hit hard vs. Nats: 'I've got to be better'

Nationals vs. Mets - Game Recap - August 10, 2020 - ESPN



Stro says no.

Marcus Stroman elects not to play in 2020


Up next:
Mets RHP Rick Porcello (1-1, 6.92 ERA) will look to build on his best outing with New York when he opposes the Nationals for a second straight time. Porcello allowed one run over seven innings and earned the win last Wednesday.
He'll face RHP Max Scherzer (0-1, 3.29 ERA) who tied his career low by lasting just one inning due to right hamstring tightness last week in Wash. against the Mets.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Once again the Mets fail to take advantage of their opportunities.....Final: Nats 2 - Mets 1

Nationals vs. Mets - Game Recap - August 11, 2020 - ESPN

Giménez's all-around excellence can't lift NY

Gutsy Scherzer wins in return with 6 strong

Mets add Lockett, Brach; 'pen at full strength

The Mets stranded seven runners on base, bringing their league-leading total to 148 in 18 games.

Up next:
Anibal Sanchez (0-2, 7.84 ERA) pitches Wednesday night for Washington. The Mets hadn't announced a starter to replace Michael Wacha, who went on the injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation. Lockett could be a candidate.

 

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Bobby G. getting tonight's start.

Gsellman to get his work in from rotation


Mets Wednesday Lineup vs. Washington (Sanchez)

Nimmo - CF
Davis - 3B
McNeil - LF
Conforto - RF
Alonso - 1B
Smith - DH
Gimenez - SS
Ramos - C
Guillorme - 2B
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Gsellman - P

 

[Nasty_Magician]

So what kind of return would we get for Rosario?

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

So what kind of return would we get for Rosario?

Nah....Rosario is a keeper......and so is Gimenez.
BVW has to find a way to deal Cano, Matz & Guillorme.

That might net us something decent in return.