Around 24 hours ago the Mets were getting blown out by the Padres, and nobody who is a Mets fan seemed to care. The Mets were finally adding the final piece to the puzzle, Carlos Gomez.
About 11 PM last night, the Mets were again the Mets. Terry Collins had a very bizarre press conference and Sandy Alderson announced that the Mets were no longer trading for Carlos Gomez. The deal fell through because the Mets looked at Gomez's medical records and there was some cause for concern, which is reasonable, considering how significantly his numbers are down this season.
The only problem with that is, Sandy Alderson teased his fans, he showed them a sign of life, that this team is devoted to winning this season. Until he pulled the plug on the deal because of an injury concern. Now, do not get me wrong there is still about 20 hours left for them to acquire a big bat, but Carlos Gomez was the perfect fit. He solved so many problems, for just about 2 hours.
Now, Gomez can solve the Astros's problems, as he was just traded to them. Also, guess what?!?!? The Astros found absolutely no issues with Gomez's medical records. Go figure....
Today, Carlos Gomez could not have saved the Mets. Terry Collins mis-managed his bullpen for the 2nd time in a week, and cost the Mets another series win. Putting in your closer, who just sat for 45 minutes after a rain delay, is a fire able offense. All you needed was 1 out, and you could have gotten away with pitching one of the Torrii for one batter. But that did not happen, the Mets "needed" Familia to record a meaningless stat, and he ended up blowing his 3rd straight game since the all-star break.
I do not know how we Mets fans do it anymore, this team is as inconsistent as they come and continue to disappoint us fans as soon as we think they are turning the corner. It is only a matter of time before the Nationals start to pull away.
For now, we can only hope that Sandy Alderson and his front office acquire a guy like Jay Bruce before tomorrow's big series vs the Nationals. If not, the Mets will probably get swept again and just waive the white flag on the season. At least they got us until August!
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Friday, July 24, 2015
Sandy Alderson has finally awaken, acquires Uribe and Johnson.
Today was one of the better days in Flushing. The Mets traded two minor league pitchers, John Gant and Rob Whalen for two proven major league veterans, Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson. They also promoted Michael Conforto too.
Obviously this was a move that had to be made, the Mets have been dying since June for veteran depth and they finally got it. The only complaint you can make about this trade is that it came too late. Juan Uribe can fill in at 3rd Base for the time being and the Mets could shift Daniel Murphy over to 1st Base, to spell a struggling Lucas Duda. Kelly Johnson provides the Mets a threat and a spark off the bench, one not provided from the likes of Danny Muno and John Mayberry Jr, both of whom were taken off the active roster after this trade.
This cannot be the only trade the Mets make, they need a Gerrardo Parra or a Jay Bruce in the OF too. That is what worries Mets fans, is this will be the only move they make. Don't get me wrong, Uribe and Johnson will help out big time, but the Mets need more, if they want to grab that 2nd wild card spot.
Overall I like the trade for the Mets, they get two veteran players who can help out this New York 51's roster. It was about time for Sandy Alderson to wipe off the cobwebs from his desk phone. Let's just all hope that this is not the only move that they make, between now and Thursday. Things are looking better and hopefully this floundering team, only one game over .500 can turn it around and make a serious run for the playoffs.
Obviously this was a move that had to be made, the Mets have been dying since June for veteran depth and they finally got it. The only complaint you can make about this trade is that it came too late. Juan Uribe can fill in at 3rd Base for the time being and the Mets could shift Daniel Murphy over to 1st Base, to spell a struggling Lucas Duda. Kelly Johnson provides the Mets a threat and a spark off the bench, one not provided from the likes of Danny Muno and John Mayberry Jr, both of whom were taken off the active roster after this trade.
This cannot be the only trade the Mets make, they need a Gerrardo Parra or a Jay Bruce in the OF too. That is what worries Mets fans, is this will be the only move they make. Don't get me wrong, Uribe and Johnson will help out big time, but the Mets need more, if they want to grab that 2nd wild card spot.
Overall I like the trade for the Mets, they get two veteran players who can help out this New York 51's roster. It was about time for Sandy Alderson to wipe off the cobwebs from his desk phone. Let's just all hope that this is not the only move that they make, between now and Thursday. Things are looking better and hopefully this floundering team, only one game over .500 can turn it around and make a serious run for the playoffs.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
The disaster that this the Conforto-Cuddyer situation
On June 30th, Michael Cuddyer injured his knee. Today is July 23rd, and he is somehow still on the active roster. Cuddyer is obviously hurting and the Mets keep trying to keep him alive. Giving him two Advil's a day, is not going to make his knee pain go away.
Michael Conforto is ready to come up and the Mets would rather play with a 24 man roster than add him. I do not know whether it is the fact that the Mets do not want to pay a meaningless minor league contract or that they want to baby another prospect. Conforto went to college, and played college ball, he is the most MLB ready prospect that the Mets have and how could it hurt to call him up?
Nobody has ever asked Conforto to be the Mets savior, they are just asking him to hit better than AAAA players Kirk Nieuwenhuis and John Mayberry Jr. The Mets have zero depth on their roster and they would rather play with 24 guys than AAAA players.
Michael Cuddyer has not been worth his contract and keeping him on this roster only harms the Mets. I am not one for rushing prospects, but it is time for Conforto to come up. If Conforto thinks he is ready then I believe he is ready, it cannot hurt to promote him and replace an ailing Cuddyer.
This move would please the fan base, but the last thing Sandy Alderson is looking to do ,is to appease the Mets loyal fan base. The Mets are dying for help, and Conforto could be the help they need. Who knows if he could actually contribute, but only time will tell. It is time for the most conservative franchise in the history of sports to take a risk for once.
Michael Conforto is ready to come up and the Mets would rather play with a 24 man roster than add him. I do not know whether it is the fact that the Mets do not want to pay a meaningless minor league contract or that they want to baby another prospect. Conforto went to college, and played college ball, he is the most MLB ready prospect that the Mets have and how could it hurt to call him up?
Nobody has ever asked Conforto to be the Mets savior, they are just asking him to hit better than AAAA players Kirk Nieuwenhuis and John Mayberry Jr. The Mets have zero depth on their roster and they would rather play with 24 guys than AAAA players.
Michael Cuddyer has not been worth his contract and keeping him on this roster only harms the Mets. I am not one for rushing prospects, but it is time for Conforto to come up. If Conforto thinks he is ready then I believe he is ready, it cannot hurt to promote him and replace an ailing Cuddyer.
This move would please the fan base, but the last thing Sandy Alderson is looking to do ,is to appease the Mets loyal fan base. The Mets are dying for help, and Conforto could be the help they need. Who knows if he could actually contribute, but only time will tell. It is time for the most conservative franchise in the history of sports to take a risk for once.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
Mets stumble out of gate after All-Star Break
The All-Star break came at the wrong time for the Mets, like it always does. After getting swept at home by the Cubs, they bounced back and won 7 of their last 9 before entering into the All-Star break. Obviously a break was the last thing needed after the Mets were playing exceptionally well baseball.
I come to you at a time where there is distress in Panic City, this happening after the Mets have dropped two straight to the always tough Cardinals. The Mets stumbled out of the gate like they usually do with Terry Collins after an All-Star break. The thing is, these are teams they have to play competitive with, if they want to finally be playing meaningful baseball in late August and September. If the Mets do not get their crap together soon, there will not be a reason to even trade for help, because it will be too late by July 31st.
I feel as if I am beating a dead horse here, the Mets offense is AAA like and they reflect that almost every night and day. There is only so many times where you can call for the General Managers head. Sandy Alderson has played this way too conservatively, and has really cost his team a shot at a playoff run. With this pitching staff and an average lineup, the Mets could go places. Your issue is, this is not even an average AAA lineup. When you have guys like Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who is way way below the Mendoza line, hitting 6th, you know you have an issue. The Mets could have easily fixed this issue long ago, but they keep playing the waiting game. If you wait too long, the season will no longer be in the hands of a winning ball club.
At this point, with David Wright's contract insured and all, I find it hard to believe that the Mets do not have room to take on more money. I think the real issue is your stubborn, over-conservative GM, who refuses to send a life preserver to passenger's on a sinking boat. Right now, he is just re-arranging the chairs on the Titanic.
When there's a will, there's a way, but the Mets are not willing to trade any of their high regarded pitching prospects, so there is no way they will get the star that they are looking for. The Brewers do not want Jon Niese, Dillon Gee, or Michael Cuddyer for Carlos Gomez.
Someway, somehow, the Wilpons/Alderson have to figure it out before they lose 75% of the fan interest before we even hit August. The season to me is over, and today is July 18th, unless you know Alderson proves me wrong (which for the record, I hope happens)
I come to you at a time where there is distress in Panic City, this happening after the Mets have dropped two straight to the always tough Cardinals. The Mets stumbled out of the gate like they usually do with Terry Collins after an All-Star break. The thing is, these are teams they have to play competitive with, if they want to finally be playing meaningful baseball in late August and September. If the Mets do not get their crap together soon, there will not be a reason to even trade for help, because it will be too late by July 31st.
I feel as if I am beating a dead horse here, the Mets offense is AAA like and they reflect that almost every night and day. There is only so many times where you can call for the General Managers head. Sandy Alderson has played this way too conservatively, and has really cost his team a shot at a playoff run. With this pitching staff and an average lineup, the Mets could go places. Your issue is, this is not even an average AAA lineup. When you have guys like Kirk Nieuwenhuis, who is way way below the Mendoza line, hitting 6th, you know you have an issue. The Mets could have easily fixed this issue long ago, but they keep playing the waiting game. If you wait too long, the season will no longer be in the hands of a winning ball club.
At this point, with David Wright's contract insured and all, I find it hard to believe that the Mets do not have room to take on more money. I think the real issue is your stubborn, over-conservative GM, who refuses to send a life preserver to passenger's on a sinking boat. Right now, he is just re-arranging the chairs on the Titanic.
When there's a will, there's a way, but the Mets are not willing to trade any of their high regarded pitching prospects, so there is no way they will get the star that they are looking for. The Brewers do not want Jon Niese, Dillon Gee, or Michael Cuddyer for Carlos Gomez.
Someway, somehow, the Wilpons/Alderson have to figure it out before they lose 75% of the fan interest before we even hit August. The season to me is over, and today is July 18th, unless you know Alderson proves me wrong (which for the record, I hope happens)
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Fred and Jeff, you have to leave, so us fans can believe!
Sandy Alderson continues to make fun of the media and fans for panicking about the Mets recent struggles. Giving it the name "panic city". What Alderson doesn't realize is he has created the panic, by refusing to trade for help when his team needs it the most.
This Mets team is horrible, without their outstanding starting pitching and bullpen they would be were the Phillies are. Neither Alderson or the Wilpons seem to care. You could make the argument that Alderson is not allocated that much money and does not have a lot of options, but look what he's done in free agency. Signing Michael Cuddyer to a 2 year-$20 million deal seems like something the Mets wish they had back. They rushed to sign him, even giving up their 1st round pick, and he has been worse than Chris Young.
Now on the other hand, the Wilpons have made the Mets the laughing stock of the National League. After the Madoff incident, the Mets have become a small market team in MLB's biggest market. Bank of America owns the Mets, and it is time for them to be forced out. The Wilpons are now unfit owners to own a team on sports's biggest stage and have had a AAA team in New York because they cannot afford to spend the money needed.
Rob Manferd turns a blind eye to the whole situation, like his predecessor did. He needs to finally force the Wilponzi's out, unlike Bud Selig, who refused to do so, because he was all buddy-buddy with the Wilponzi's. The Mets need to go back to their big spending ways and have one of the MLB's largest payrolls. The true Mets fans can no longer take mediocrity on sports's biggest stage.
It's been time and we have had enough, the Wilpons have to leave, so us fans can believe!
It's been time and we have had enough, the Wilpons have to leave, so us fans can believe!
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