First, thanks for committing to newsletters for the duration. I look forward to this newsletter. Can you send me something daily during the offseason? It can be blank - I'm going for the in-box feel. Second, all eyes on us. The Mets seem to thrive when everybody's watching. Third, bringing up Alvarez is brilliant - I don't care what he does but I love the bravado of bringing in a young gun. If I had to script this any better, I could not. How many times have we seen Atlanta do the very same thing? The pros of winning the division also include the accolades, the banner, the fans being able to say the Mets are the best in NL East...the Wild Card is not a prestigious. I am so excited for this series. LET'S GO METS! See ya in the slack... (Oh, winning tonight's game is imperative. Fried is rested and ready for revenge. Make him suffer - get back to the business of wearing pitchers down. Patience, my little Metsies, patience.)
By the way, a lot of people on MetsFix have been fixated about the upcoming series since the beginning of the year. Hat tip to all who knew it would come down to this.
as they used to say "Ride on jimmy..." totall agree 100% - ivesaid over and over again "I will never seen them win a WS again...." Well here we are FINGERS CROSSED
nothing else to say - Top prospect in all of MLB, The Mets going for a Division Title, 3 white knuckle - pitch by pitch games - LETS GO METS (of ya some good food to go along with all of this lol) - It sreally cool that Steve Cohen went to Atlanta - we should never forget he has suffered along with the rest of us his whole life being a Mets fan - best owner in all of sports.
I can't comment with a GIF but I'd like to. It can more accurately and succinctly explain my mix of emotions going into this series. There hasn't been a series that matters on this level, given we came into the season with real expectations of success - unlike 2015 when we caught lightning in a bottle - since 2006 and ....the next couple of years where I had seasonal affective depression start a few months earlier....
I am of the opinion that if the last game of the year is the game we have to clinch send Bassit to the mound and everyone not on 2 days rest or the game 1 starter for WC if we lose is a bullpen piece so that we get the best shot at the division in the 11th hour and don't burn our best pitcher before the lesser prize of a WC series.
There's been some comments about who gets DFA'd or do they keep McCann off a particular series roster. It's not uncommon, and is more likely to happen in the WC or LDS with our pitchers than a position player. I wouldn't be surprised if a 'big name' and struggling position player/veteran is off a roster. If we fall to the WC I could see a couple hitters get dropped for more pitching.
In 2017 when we traded Granderson, he was league average or slightly above that year with Mets and LAD and was on the LDS but not the LCS or visa versa. Not sure if he got a ring for winning the NL pennant. An aside...do they do that? It's not as flashy or news worthy as the WS but still meaningful.
Last comment before I go outside and climb the ladder (painting my house):
Unlike our esteemed leader, I have no ambiguity whatsoever about the desirability of winning the division. As things look, the Padres seem solid at the #5 seed. Which means the NL East Winner moves on to the Best of 5 vs. Phillies/Brewers or Cardinals winner. The 2nd place team gets a Best of Three vs. the Padres -- and I'd want no part of that -- and then likely the Dodgers.
There is something I don't understand regarding roster machinations. I completely understand why Alvarez can play the rest of the regular season, but I don't understand how a player not on the 40 can be eligible for the playoffs.
I'm guessing this also happened with Matt Reynolds in 2015. Is it as simple as - "The Mets can add anyone who was in their system on 8/31 to the 40 and they are eligible for the playoffs if there is an injury?
My guess is that they scrambled the rotation because Jake wants the ball. He knows his body best. And he threw only 80 pitches last Saturday.
Alvarez also gives us an emergency third catcher. You know you’d have to PR for nido or McCann in a critical spot. Oh wait- am I suggesting that McCann actually gets on base?
So I would expect Vientos get sent down and Perez DFA. But how do we make room for Givens?
At this point, you have to wonder if McCann could lose his postseason roster spot in any given round. If Alvarez hits at all the next two days, I suspect he'll catch more games in the final 6 then McCann. You have to give him and Vientos as many at bats as possible this week.
Catch Them If You Can
First, thanks for committing to newsletters for the duration. I look forward to this newsletter. Can you send me something daily during the offseason? It can be blank - I'm going for the in-box feel. Second, all eyes on us. The Mets seem to thrive when everybody's watching. Third, bringing up Alvarez is brilliant - I don't care what he does but I love the bravado of bringing in a young gun. If I had to script this any better, I could not. How many times have we seen Atlanta do the very same thing? The pros of winning the division also include the accolades, the banner, the fans being able to say the Mets are the best in NL East...the Wild Card is not a prestigious. I am so excited for this series. LET'S GO METS! See ya in the slack... (Oh, winning tonight's game is imperative. Fried is rested and ready for revenge. Make him suffer - get back to the business of wearing pitchers down. Patience, my little Metsies, patience.)
Amazing JB! Thanks for the overtime through the end of this fun run!
Would it be possible to explain how Alvarez would be eligible to be on postseason roster if he wasn’t on 40 man roster by 11:59pm on aug 30?
Any sense which two players would be DFA’d for Alvarez and givens today?
By the way, a lot of people on MetsFix have been fixated about the upcoming series since the beginning of the year. Hat tip to all who knew it would come down to this.
I may partake of something of that nature - not sure yet lol
as they used to say "Ride on jimmy..." totall agree 100% - ivesaid over and over again "I will never seen them win a WS again...." Well here we are FINGERS CROSSED
nothing else to say - Top prospect in all of MLB, The Mets going for a Division Title, 3 white knuckle - pitch by pitch games - LETS GO METS (of ya some good food to go along with all of this lol) - It sreally cool that Steve Cohen went to Atlanta - we should never forget he has suffered along with the rest of us his whole life being a Mets fan - best owner in all of sports.
I can't comment with a GIF but I'd like to. It can more accurately and succinctly explain my mix of emotions going into this series. There hasn't been a series that matters on this level, given we came into the season with real expectations of success - unlike 2015 when we caught lightning in a bottle - since 2006 and ....the next couple of years where I had seasonal affective depression start a few months earlier....
I am of the opinion that if the last game of the year is the game we have to clinch send Bassit to the mound and everyone not on 2 days rest or the game 1 starter for WC if we lose is a bullpen piece so that we get the best shot at the division in the 11th hour and don't burn our best pitcher before the lesser prize of a WC series.
There's been some comments about who gets DFA'd or do they keep McCann off a particular series roster. It's not uncommon, and is more likely to happen in the WC or LDS with our pitchers than a position player. I wouldn't be surprised if a 'big name' and struggling position player/veteran is off a roster. If we fall to the WC I could see a couple hitters get dropped for more pitching.
In 2017 when we traded Granderson, he was league average or slightly above that year with Mets and LAD and was on the LDS but not the LCS or visa versa. Not sure if he got a ring for winning the NL pennant. An aside...do they do that? It's not as flashy or news worthy as the WS but still meaningful.
Last comment before I go outside and climb the ladder (painting my house):
Unlike our esteemed leader, I have no ambiguity whatsoever about the desirability of winning the division. As things look, the Padres seem solid at the #5 seed. Which means the NL East Winner moves on to the Best of 5 vs. Phillies/Brewers or Cardinals winner. The 2nd place team gets a Best of Three vs. the Padres -- and I'd want no part of that -- and then likely the Dodgers.
I know with 100% certitude which path I'd prefer.
The playoffs start tonight. These games are huge.
There is something I don't understand regarding roster machinations. I completely understand why Alvarez can play the rest of the regular season, but I don't understand how a player not on the 40 can be eligible for the playoffs.
I'm guessing this also happened with Matt Reynolds in 2015. Is it as simple as - "The Mets can add anyone who was in their system on 8/31 to the 40 and they are eligible for the playoffs if there is an injury?
well suffered being a fan not with $
HAHAHA so true but may be the way to go
LOL
My guess is that they scrambled the rotation because Jake wants the ball. He knows his body best. And he threw only 80 pitches last Saturday.
Alvarez also gives us an emergency third catcher. You know you’d have to PR for nido or McCann in a critical spot. Oh wait- am I suggesting that McCann actually gets on base?
So I would expect Vientos get sent down and Perez DFA. But how do we make room for Givens?
At this point, you have to wonder if McCann could lose his postseason roster spot in any given round. If Alvarez hits at all the next two days, I suspect he'll catch more games in the final 6 then McCann. You have to give him and Vientos as many at bats as possible this week.