2k13 NY Mets: Shea it Ain't So

[Judge Jude]

well, all-hit no-field Duda should be back soon.

on the other hand, wow is EY II a sucky defensive OF as well. every fly ball seems to be an adventure these days, and another 0-fer today.

[Don Quixote]

well, all-hit no-field Duda should be back soon.

on the other hand, wow is EY II a sucky defensive OF as well. every fly ball seems to be an adventure these days, and another 0-fer today.

Kind of like his father--He can play several defensive positions, each of them just badly enough to hurt the team, but he's a good enough offensive player that when he's hot, you live with it.

[Judge Jude]

outside of last year when he was mediocre, Young has been a pretty terrible offensive player.

[revo]

Alderson seems to be confusing some very short-term results with a prediction of future performance. While I will say that the current Met's OF situation is much, much better than the situation at the beginning of the year, and that it is currently producing very well, that does not mean that (a) it will continue to do well, or that (b) it doesn't merit further work.

You need to read his whole quote. He's not confusing anything at all:
"We've taken what seemed to be a fairly barren outfield at the beginning of the season and turned it over the last month into maybe the most productive outfield in baseball. So some positive things have happened. And we want to let that play out. I also think if we can create some momentum this season, whether that results in a playoff appearance or not, that will have a more positive effect on the organization and our fans than acquiring a few additional mid-level prospects."

[Judge Jude]

Wright headed to DL today, Mike Baxter has arrived in clubhouse to replace him.
#downgrade

Satin and Turner can benefit

also:

Jeff Roberts @TheJRob 8m

Collins says the #Mets will use a 5-man rotation until Jon Niese returns. That is expected Aug. 11.

[Erik]

You need to read his whole quote. He's not confusing anything at all:
"We've taken what seemed to be a fairly barren outfield at the beginning of the season and turned it over the last month into maybe the most productive outfield in baseball. So some positive things have happened. And we want to let that play out. I also think if we can create some momentum this season, whether that results in a playoff appearance or not, that will have a more positive effect on the organization and our fans than acquiring a few additional mid-level prospects."

He's trying to sell tickets and/or save his job. As most people would in that situation.

[revo]

He's trying to sell tickets and/or save his job. As most people would in that situation.

I'm not sure Met fans are dying to pay good money to see Marlon Byrd in action. But having him, and the other non-descript types in the fold has made the team better and this team needs to disassociate itself from being labeled a loser, which it basically has been since the epic collapses of the mid-2000s.

I don't believe Alderson is in any danger of losing his job, but he sure could walk away from it on his own accord.

[Judge Jude]

Turner at 3rd, Satin at 1st today.

but now Collins says they may mainly go with Murphy at 3B, EY II at 2B - leaving Duda a clear path when he comes back soon.

2013 Mets slogan: we're not good, but we're versatile!

[swampdragon]

Turner at 3rd, Satin at 1st today.

but now Collins says they may mainly go with Murphy at 3B, EY II at 2B - leaving Duda a clear path when he comes back soon.

2013 Mets slogan: we're not good, but we're versatile!

the poster boys would be FP Santangelo and Joe McEwing

[Erik]

But having him, and the other non-descript types in the fold has made the team better

And the best way to boost ticket sales is to win games.

[revo]

And the best way to boost ticket sales is to win games.

They're selling tickets?

2006 -- 43,327/gm
2013 -- 27,139/gm

[Don Quixote]

They're selling tickets?

2006 -- 43,327/gm
2013 -- 27,139/gm

They're selling tickets, but the public isn't necessarily buying.

I'm with Erik. Win, and they will show up. Even such "hot ticket" teams as the Yankees, Patriots, and Steelers have played in virtually empty home venues when they were perennial losers.

[revo]

Shea it ain't so:

David Wright (hamstring) is expected to miss 3-5 weeks.
Wright was diagnosed Saturday with a Grade 3 strain of his right hamstring -- a fairly significant injury. Justin Turner is expected to fill in at third base.

[Judge Jude]

Rotoworld scores again - at this pt, actually expected to be Murphy to 3B and EY II to 2nd (and Duda to OF).

of course, the Mets do flipflop a lot

[Roto Rooter]

Wilmer Flores better be on the next flight to queens