2018 Regular Season Thread

ShyMets · 01-05-2018 08:57AM

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

ShyMets · 02-05-2018 02:08PM

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

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

jack presley · 02-05-2018 02:43PM

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 · 02-05-2018 02:49PM

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

Igotadose · 02-05-2018 02:52PM

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.

jack presley · 02-05-2018 02:56PM

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.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 02-05-2018 03:42PM

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 · 02-05-2018 03:59PM

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.

jack presley · 02-05-2018 04:05PM

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.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 02-05-2018 04:18PM

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 · 02-05-2018 04:22PM

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 · 02-05-2018 04:29PM

jack presley wrote: »

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.

jack presley wrote: »

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 wrote: »

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

Not really no, it was a bad loss though, in that it was a game that they had lots of chances. Nats stranded 10 on the bases over the game. What Stras said as well could have been misconstrued. The team just didnt hit well in big spots.

With the injuries we've had it hasnt been a disasterous start. I still like us to turn it around now.

02-05-2018 04:47PM

So, these Dodgers huh. Not doing too well yet.
I know it's early, but the D-Backs look good.

Dodgers seriously need to go on a big winning streak soon. Too many things not clicking.
Kershaw has definitely passed his best. Since he got injured 2 years ago, his consistency has disappeared unfortunately.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 02-05-2018 04:59PM

Deleted User wrote: »

So, these Dodgers huh. Not doing too well yet.
I know it's early, but the D-Backs look good.

Dodgers seriously need to go on a big winning streak soon. Too many things not clicking.
Kershaw has definitely passed his best. Since he got injured 2 years ago, his consistency has disappeared unfortunately.

Would have to disagree with your comments on Kershaw. One of the best pitchers in baseball over the last two years. Only Max has out gunned him over that period and Kershaw was majestic in the playoffs for the most part over the last two years.

jack presley · 03-05-2018 06:37AM

Jacob DeGrom goes down with hyperextended elbow. MRI today. If bad, the Mets might as well not bother playing the rest of the season.

ShyMets · 03-05-2018 11:06AM

If he's gone for any extended time then that's us goosed. Had a look at the available Free Agent Starting Pitchers. R A Dicky and John Lackey look to be the best options. Neither is exactly inspiring

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 03-05-2018 11:10AM

ShyMets wrote: »

If he's gone for any extended time then that's us goosed. Had a look at the available Free Agent Starting Pitchers. R A Dicky and John Lackey look to be the best options. Neither is exactly inspiring

Lackey could do a job.

DeGrom is a special player though will be a massive loss if gone for the season.

jack presley · 03-05-2018 11:19AM

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Lackey could do a job.

DeGrom is a special player though will be a massive loss if gone for the season.

I blame it on him cutting his hair.

Igotadose · 03-05-2018 12:06PM

Joining the "I want the DH in the NL" chorus. How much bad happens to NL pitchers because they bat?
Either both leagues get it, or neither. An experiment started when, 1970?, ought to have its results by now

Lose de Grom, well, that's very reminiscent of losing Syndegaard early last year and the balloon of expectations bursting. My guess is if there's no damage, it'll be 10 day DL till there's no soreness or tenderness. And we'll get Lugo back in the rotation.

Be nice if Vargas pitches well today.

jack presley · 03-05-2018 04:18PM

Mets fans can come down off the ledge.

Looks like DeGrom dodged a bullet. No ligament damage and he says he’s going to try and start Monday.

Having said that, with the Mets medical staff’s history, his elbows actually hanging off and will be out for the rest of the season.

krustydoyle · 03-05-2018 06:05PM

Red Sox and Yankees 2 game series set for June 2019.. Been announced on Tuesday apparently

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 06:51PM

krustydoyle wrote: »

Red Sox and Yankees 2 game series set for June 2019.. Been announced on Tuesday apparently

Some more info here

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23394047/mlb-announce-new-york-yankees-boston-red-sox-games-london

jack presley · 03-05-2018 07:24PM

Igotadose wrote: »

Be nice if Vargas pitches well today.

Ahem....

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 07:26PM

Looks like Ichiro is actually retiring

https://www.mlb.com/news/ichiro-suzuki-retires-moves-to-front-office/c-275071046

jack presley · 03-05-2018 07:29PM

circular flexing wrote: »

Looks like Ichiro is actually retiring

https://www.mlb.com/news/ichiro-suzuki-retires-moves-to-front-office/c-275071046

Sad to see him go and I'll miss his at-bats but probably the right move for a guy in his mind 40s. And we still have Bartolo.

jack presley · 03-05-2018 07:31PM

circular flexing wrote: »

Some more info here

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23394047/mlb-announce-new-york-yankees-boston-red-sox-games-london

$60,000 is a nice little earner for the guys at the bottom end of the roster.

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 07:32PM

jack presley wrote: »

Sad to see him go and I'll miss his at-bats but probably the right move for a guy in his mind 40s. And we still have Bartolo.

Yeah probably the right move. Just a pity he didn't get a proper send off.

ShyMets · 03-05-2018 07:41PM

Vargas having a total nightmare against the Braves

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 07:43PM

Just saw that James Paxton threw 16 strikeouts last night against the A's and only got a no decision.

jack presley · 03-05-2018 07:57PM

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

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.

Add another 5 ERs that today!

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