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The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Edgy MD Feb 14 2017 05:54 PM

I'm Jerry Blevins. I'm a lefthanded reliever, I'm effective, and sometimes I fall down. I can't negotiate curbs. Why is the earth covered with CURBS?! I got a new contract at the end of the winter, and I'm planning on earning that option for year two that they're dangling in front of me. What do you think is in store for the skinniest Met? [fimg=200:ou6cb3lx]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/16825_metsJerry_Blevins.jpg/220px-16825_metsJerry_Blevins.jpg[/fimg:ou6cb3lx] [fimg=500:ou6cb3lx]https://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/jerryblevins.jpg?w=1000&h=600&crop=1[/fimg:ou6cb3lx] [fimg=385:ou6cb3lx]http://mediadownloads.mlb.com/mlbam/2017/02/09/images/mlbf_1222288683_th_45.jpg[/fimg:ou6cb3lx] [fimg=315:ou6cb3lx]http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.13111940.1486969986!/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/display_600/image.jpeg[/fimg:ou6cb3lx]

Edgy MD Feb 14 2017 09:38 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Yeah, I'll jump in. Jerry pitches in 69 games, with a 3.11 ERA, but some of his best work comes early and by the end, their confidence in him fades, but other lefties are helping out.

Centerfield Feb 14 2017 09:42 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

In September, gets Murphy out late in the game. Rubber game. Mets hold on to win and take the series. The cover from that night goes farther than one would ever guess in the TCD 2017.

MFS62 Feb 14 2017 11:53 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Becomes a key component of the bullpen, getting out both lefties and righties in middle inning to late key situations. Later

Lefty Specialist Feb 15 2017 12:33 AM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Remains skinny and humorous. Goes the whole year without breaking anything. Does what they pay him to do.

seawolf17 Feb 15 2017 02:21 AM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Workhorse LOOGY for Terry, in both high and low leverage spots. 80 games, 70 innings. 3.43 ERA. Gives up a massive home run to Daniel Murphy in a big spot on September 22 that causes huge panic, but the Mets take the next two and clinch against the Braves later that week.

A Boy Named Seo Feb 15 2017 04:24 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

My crystal ball sez similar to wolfie. Career high in appearances (~80) but slight regressions in ERA and K/9 from his great levels last year to still pretty good levels (ERA=3.30, K/9=9.0). Option picked up for 2k18. Will forget his ID one day in April and won't be allowed entry to Citi Field because "Yeah, right, stringbean", as the security guard will put it.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Feb 15 2017 05:18 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

leads National League in relief appearances specifically to get Freddy Freeman out, and does okay in the endeavor. Also sees a lot of Christian Yelich, Bryce Harper, and Daniel Muffy. I think he more or less replicates the baseball card but it's hard to watch.

Diamond Dad Feb 15 2017 06:40 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

By August gives up primary late inning lefty role to Smoker.

d'Kong76 Feb 22 2017 05:09 PM Re: The Edge of Seventeen: Jerry Blevins

Blevins Blevins He's our man! If he can't Loogy No one can!