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2018 Regular Season Thread

jack presley

30 teams, 2,430 games. Here’s the thread for the 2018 regular season.

Enjoy the season and hopefully your team’s hopes won’t be up in smoke by the end of April...!!!

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jack presley

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Much ado about nothing in relation to Harper's quotes. He was talking about the amount of injuries the Nats have had which is fair. Strasbourg's comments last week were a little more critical of the effort some players were putting in.

I think Harvey has 2 ER over 4 innings and has only given up 5 hits. That's not terrible. He is still adjusting to the role.

I didn’t hear about Strasburg. Did it need to be said?

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

Much ado about nothing in relation to Harper's quotes. He was talking about the amount of injuries the Nats have had which is fair. Strasbourg's comments last week were a little more critical of the effort some players were putting in.

I think Harvey has 2 ER over 4 innings and has only given up 5 hits. That's not terrible. He is still adjusting to the role.

jack presley

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Harvey gets demoted unless he adjusts tot he reliever role. He has has two solid outings as a reliever though, definitely a base to build on.

What did you think of Harper’s comment on his ‘Triple A’ teammates? As usual, the press making a mountain out of an off the cuff comment molehill.

jack presley

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

He has has two solid outings as a reliever though, definitely a base to build on.

Has he though? A HR in each of his first 2 outings and a double in the 3rd is hardly solid. And I think there was a walk in there somewhere too.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

I wonder will he make it to September. I know he’s still adapting to being a reliever but he’s hardly been lights out so far. And I presume Swarzak will be back soon so a move will have to be made and I’d much prefer to keep Sewald than Harvey.

Harvey gets demoted unless he adjusts tot he reliever role. He has has two solid outings as a reliever though, definitely a base to build on.

jack presley

ShyMets wrote: »

Seems like there trying to play the thing down, which is the sensible thing to do. Mets need to get a handle on Harvey or his final season with them could be car crash stuff

I wonder will he make it to September. I know he’s still adapting to being a reliever but he’s hardly been lights out so far. And I presume Swarzak will be back soon so a move will have to be made and I’d much prefer to keep Sewald than Harvey.

Igotadose

jack presley wrote: »

Page 6 is probably the equivalent of the Sun or Mirror though isn’t it?

Same idea - they're all Murdoch papers. Page 6 is tamer though, US newspapers are way more conservative vs. their UK counterparts.

ShyMets

jack presley wrote: »

I was reading about that yesterday alright. It’s strange that within the one article it said at one point he was stumbling around the bar but later on says he wasn’t drinking. Either way, going from San Diego to LA after the team arrived wasn’t a very clever thing to do even if he wasn’t drinking. Page 6 is probably the equivalent of the Sun or Mirror though isn’t it?

I loved Sandy Alderson’s response when asked was he upset about the whole thing and he said he doesn’t get upset over things that didn’t surprise him.

Seems like there trying to play the thing down, which is the sensible thing to do. Mets need to get a handle on Harvey or his final season with them could be car crash stuff

jack presley

ShyMets wrote: »

I see Harvey has been up to his old tricks again!

https://metsmerizedonline.com/2018/05/harvey-parties-before-bullpen-appearance-alderson-comments.html/

I was reading about that yesterday alright. It’s strange that within the one article it said at one point he was stumbling around the bar but later on says he wasn’t drinking. Either way, going from San Diego to LA after the team arrived wasn’t a very clever thing to do even if he wasn’t drinking. Page 6 is probably the equivalent of the Sun or Mirror though isn’t it?

I loved Sandy Alderson’s response when asked was he upset about the whole thing and he said he doesn’t get upset over things that didn’t surprise him.

ShyMets

I see Harvey has been up to his old tricks again!

https://metsmerizedonline.com/2018/05/harvey-parties-before-bullpen-appearance-alderson-comments.html/

ShyMets

circular flexing wrote: »

Corey Seager is out for the season due to needing TJ surgery. Big loss for the Dodgers

The Dodgers are in a tough spot. Turner injured, Seager gone for the season, Bellinger benched and Kershaw with an ERA over 5 and 8 eight games behind. Too early to write them off. But the mood music is grim

circular flexing

Corey Seager is out for the season due to needing TJ surgery. Big loss for the Dodgers

smackbunnybaby

8-10 wrote: »

Pablo Sandoval pitched a 1-2-3 inning last night. 11 pitch inning. Ace

Had to go check it out! The 70mph curve at 42 seconds is brilliant!!

https://www.mlb.com/video/must-c-pandas-perfect-9th/c-1986299383?tid=11493214

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

ShyMets wrote: »

Sad to see Harvey's decline. There was a time when his stuff was untouchable. Looks like he'll end up at best a decent mid innings releaver and I'm not convinced he'll even be that

I wouldnt be as pessimistic as that.

Harvey shows flashes of the stuff he had. Only a couple of years removed too. Every chance he comes back in some form as a starter in a few months.

ShyMets

Sad to see Harvey's decline. There was a time when his stuff was untouchable. Looks like he'll end up at best a decent mid innings releaver and I'm not convinced he'll even be that

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

He’s come out of the pen 3 times now since his demotion I think. Gave up a run the first 2 times and put a double yesterday so not quite in the groove yet.

He hasn’t been in any high leverage situations yet I don’t think so he’s easing into being a reliever.

I doubt very much given his poor performance's their going to give him high leverage situations , until such time as he shows an ability to avoid contact. The problem he's had this season is hard contact. He's had some stretches where he retire 9-12 batters in a row but it's usually been after the damage has been done.

It is interesting to see if this experiment works though. As he has some filthy pitches and if he can find a groove he could be a really effective middle relief guy.

jack presley

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Did ok yesterday although pitching in the ninth with a 10 run lead or whatever it was probably isnt taxing.

While he hasnt talked to the media he's obviously been professional enough to go out there and do his job.

He’s come out of the pen 3 times now since his demotion I think. Gave up a run the first 2 times and put a double yesterday so not quite in the groove yet.

He hasn’t been in any high leverage situations yet I don’t think so he’s easing into being a reliever.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

jack presley wrote: »

Well we have our answer on Harvey - going to the pen. And he’s not happy about it

Did ok yesterday although pitching in the ninth with a 10 run lead or whatever it was probably isnt taxing.

While he hasnt talked to the media he's obviously been professional enough to go out there and do his job.

circular flexing

Mariners have suddenly clicked, winning 7 of the last 10 on the road including a series win against the Indians and scoring a lot of runs in the proces. Angels have slumped a bit too since their hot start.

jack presley

ShyMets wrote: »

Rough debut for Jason Vargas. Gave up nine earned run in a 12-2 loss to the Padres

Yoenis did manage to deposit a home run into a bin though.

8-10

Pablo Sandoval pitched a 1-2-3 inning last night. 11 pitch inning. Ace

ShyMets

Rough debut for Jason Vargas. Gave up nine earned run in a 12-2 loss to the Padres

jack presley

Ronnie Acuna called up by the Braves today. No. 1 prospect in the league apparently.

jack presley

Is this a first?

https://twitter.com/KyleAGlaser/status/989162093252349952

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Good weekend for the Dodgers. Took 2 from 3 from the Nats, and back to .500 for the first time all season.
Next up is the Marlins at home. Could do with a sweep

jack presley

21 pitch at-bat in the Angels/Giants game today. Ended kind of lamely with Brandon Belt flying out. At least he wore the pitcher down a bit!

https://twitter.com/extrabaggs/status/988152051195461632

jack presley

Any excuse to show a Bartolo video

https://twitter.com/KennyDucey/status/987888671851532288

ShyMets

jack presley wrote: »

Well we have our answer on Harvey - going to the pen. And he’s not happy about it

Very interesting to see how he handles this. You get the sense that Harvey's time with the Mets won't end too well

circular flexing

Sean Manaea and the A’s no hit the Red Sox. Baseball is a funny sport sometimes.

circular flexing

Sean Manaea and the A’s no hit the Red Sox. Baseball is a funny sport sometimes.