2018 Regular Season Thread

8-10 · 29-04-2018 7:51am

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

jack presley · 29-04-2018 10:00pm

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.

circular flexing · 30-04-2018 6:53am

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.

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman · 30-04-2018 12:36pm

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.

jack presley · 30-04-2018 2:32pm

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 · 30-04-2018 2:36pm

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.

ShyMets · 30-04-2018 4:30pm

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 · 30-04-2018 4:39pm

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.

smackbunnybaby · 30-04-2018 5:40pm

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

circular flexing · 30-04-2018 11:53pm

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

ShyMets · 01-05-2018 8:57am

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 2:08pm

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 2:43pm

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 2:49pm

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 2:52pm

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 2:56pm

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 3:42pm

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 3:59pm

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 4:05pm

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 4:18pm

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 4:22pm

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 4:29pm

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 4:47pm

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 4:59pm

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 6:37am

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 4:18pm

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 6:05pm

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

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 6:51pm

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 7:24pm

Igotadose wrote: »

Be nice if Vargas pitches well today.

Ahem....

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 7:26pm

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 7:29pm

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 7:31pm

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 7:32pm

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 7:41pm

Vargas having a total nightmare against the Braves

circular flexing · 03-05-2018 7:43pm

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 7:57pm

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!

04-05-2018 8:29am

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

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.

https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2018/5/3/17314506/los-angeles-dodgers-clayton-kershaw-fastball-velocity

circular flexing · 04-05-2018 2:58pm

Pujols got to 2999 hits last night. I'm going to see Angels @ Mariners tonight.

jack presley · 04-05-2018 9:03pm

The Harvey era in NY is over

https://twitter.com/ByJamesWagner/status/992494817371480073

Now if they'd only do the same to Reyes, we'll all be happy.

jack presley · 04-05-2018 9:09pm

circular flexing wrote: »

Pujols got to 2999 hits last night. I'm going to see Angels @ Mariners tonight.

Enjoy. Only learnt today that Ichiro and Pujols made their MLB debuts on the same day.

jack presley · 04-05-2018 9:13pm

Braves calling up Bautista tonight. They outscored the Mets 22-2 or something in the past few days so they're already scoring runs for fun so it'll be interesting to see how he gets on.

ShyMets · 05-05-2018 5:40am

All over for Harvey. Mets DFA him. Such a same it ended this way

jack presley · 06-05-2018 1:32pm

Poor old Yadi, wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

https://sports.yahoo.com/yadier-molina-lives-every-catchers-worst-nightmare-foul-tip-102-mph-pitch-215841118.html?guccounter=1

He’s had to have surgery and will be out a month. Ouch!

jack presley · 06-05-2018 3:48pm

DeGrom to DL after all. They say it’s precautionary as he feels fine but based on history, I’m not as optimistic.

jack presley · 06-05-2018 5:39pm

jack presley wrote: »

DeGrom to DL after all. They say it’s precautionary as he feels fine but based on history, I’m not as optimistic.

PJ Conlan from Belfast makes his MLB debut tomorrow.

6.75 ERA in AAA this season though but still nice to see an Irish lad play in the majors (even if he did emigrate when he was 2!)

jack presley · 06-05-2018 5:44pm

jack presley wrote: »

DeGrom to DL after all. They say it’s precautionary as he feels fine but based on history, I’m not as optimistic.

Kershaw to the DL too

https://twitter.com/mlbrostermoves/status/993169255066734594?s=21

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