If you were told before the start of Spring Training that the Mets would be without Francisco Alvarez, Paul Blackburn, Sean Manaea, Frankie Montas and Jeff McNeil, that the offense would have a .197/.282/.356 line for an 80 OPS+ and that their first three opponents would be a combined 11-8 against teams besides the Mets – what do you think you would have guessed New York’s record would be after nine games?
The record could even be 7-2 if Valdez wasn’t superb on opening day. His next outing against the Giants he absolutely sucked.
I am a believer in starting strong, but the Mets don’t seem to know that way. As good pitching usually prevails over good hitting, we can hope the arms continue their good work and the position players are able to perform to our expectations.
The one solution not mentioned regarding CF is putting Nimmo there more often. Is that an option?
The starting pitching is a pleasant surprise, especially Megill and Canning. When Manaea gets back, Mendoza/Heffner will probably go with a six man rotation. Although the starters haven't given length yet, Mendoza is using his bullpen properly by using his middle relievers in multiple innings so that the bullpen isn't stressed. It is working because Butto, Kranick and Brazoban are pitching exceptional. The offense is sputtering but veterans McNeil and Taylor are are at least carreer average hitters so patience is needed. I'm confident that Soto, Lindor and Vientos will be fine. McNeil presence will help the defense also. Right now, there isn't any prospects immediately banging on the Mets door. Acuno and Baty have not progress like expected and their trade value has tumbled down. They are very disappointing. Even though the hitting is dismal, the pitching is excellent therefore I would have expected a 5-4 record because pitching trumps hitting.
The pitching has been the teams saving grace and they’ve gotten just enough timely hits to produce the 6-3 record they have. I believe we could’ve predicted this record but only because we would’ve expected the offense to produce two or three more runs each game as we all know baseball is all about what ifs. Let’s keep this party rolling!
The record could even be 7-2 if Valdez wasn’t superb on opening day. His next outing against the Giants he absolutely sucked.
I am a believer in starting strong, but the Mets don’t seem to know that way. As good pitching usually prevails over good hitting, we can hope the arms continue their good work and the position players are able to perform to our expectations.
The one solution not mentioned regarding CF is putting Nimmo there more often. Is that an option?
The starting pitching is a pleasant surprise, especially Megill and Canning. When Manaea gets back, Mendoza/Heffner will probably go with a six man rotation. Although the starters haven't given length yet, Mendoza is using his bullpen properly by using his middle relievers in multiple innings so that the bullpen isn't stressed. It is working because Butto, Kranick and Brazoban are pitching exceptional. The offense is sputtering but veterans McNeil and Taylor are are at least carreer average hitters so patience is needed. I'm confident that Soto, Lindor and Vientos will be fine. McNeil presence will help the defense also. Right now, there isn't any prospects immediately banging on the Mets door. Acuno and Baty have not progress like expected and their trade value has tumbled down. They are very disappointing. Even though the hitting is dismal, the pitching is excellent therefore I would have expected a 5-4 record because pitching trumps hitting.
The pitching has been the teams saving grace and they’ve gotten just enough timely hits to produce the 6-3 record they have. I believe we could’ve predicted this record but only because we would’ve expected the offense to produce two or three more runs each game as we all know baseball is all about what ifs. Let’s keep this party rolling!