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Worries, worries, worries

Edgy MD Apr 03 2017 07:12 PM

This team needs an on-base machine. Starting this season the same way we ended the last one—waiting for a couple of solo homers to bail out Syndergaard as he puts up zeros—isn't healthy. Blaming the the bullpen for not continuing the perfection is folly. Start crowding the bases, you guys.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 03 2017 07:28 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Blisters.

Ceetar Apr 03 2017 08:30 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

The Mets might be playing out the string so far in front that they're flat in the playoffs

Zvon Apr 03 2017 08:35 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

So if the blister is on his middle finger what was that on his thumb? I distinctly saw a yellow looking thing on his thumb.

dinosaur jesus Apr 03 2017 08:47 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Zvon wrote: So if the blister is on his middle finger what was that on his thumb? I distinctly saw a yellow looking thing on his thumb. Maybe he had two blisters, but the one on the thumb wasn't the problem. Does that make sense? I'm thinking that the thumb is the launching point---some discomfort there doesn't matter--but the finger is where he applies the torque.

Zvon Apr 03 2017 09:07 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

dinosaur jesus wrote: Zvon wrote: So if the blister is on his middle finger what was that on his thumb? I distinctly saw a yellow looking thing on his thumb. Maybe he had two blisters, but the one on the thumb wasn't the problem. Does that make sense? I'm thinking that the thumb is the launching point---some discomfort there doesn't matter--but the finger is where he applies the torque. I think the thumb would be worse. Thumb's 100% involved in every pitch. On both thumb & middle finger? Lord no, don't let that be the case. Maybe its a video defect, even though it stays there throughout the clip. [fimg=500]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/44lSnvazElOz6dOZrud6Cb_S9uoQjWDRdZzMWbkDqAcvh27C4MlebtRTZ114_bSYKyug7wdCS1WndDvOskvsL5KfmKpBkBMLeXpaYq8O9Cz1i5rmbgbSCyeizHTwtUexbFLQPof3P6pT8vtBKovo58JXkJiugFMgoS-ejyn4Ib-HN6XxJ_icFpfpSy62cxHGYm3kFFIshNDkqaA0fyAUEjy0l4VZSIlS-1KYSRIiNTYWwivG6HmbIRs6Iq9TG7mHlXOGA_HjDFdSRjji31wIDsdbjj5PvoOaMTbGLe-5ahoijBTqgl0A4rZ7vcy1nIxpyg0ohSRK58I6m0V3XGL2PueLnYtJZMzT3mKkshviEya2d_H8gg5pB0akHy2K1b9vTawmzrRlhQaHdjSqkm2Yr0D3Gff9v4N_CBdFS2BMMbsEsFI1ADrLTdiQMA-1ZYN7OXt8oG8GB3IFJUmPpdbLzued7apNGmKmn0rKBLe2PN1ZZ3tZZ-7ntOM8KUJYJnviOkQmFxXCOdXzEiT1S6_wkf3mMOtSuXWwGh2EuhiGbGM-1Liq_bbbYXujcDGoPTSBwTrvxK2Zkd1_VfoJxRbbWF51deWlH-gZzLYqi8e9tJn2UvlkFmh0fg=w956-h540-no[/fimg]

seawolf17 Apr 03 2017 09:40 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Ceetar wrote: The Mets might be playing out the string so far in front that they're flat in the playoffs Yep. Gotta stay woke through the finish line, Metsies.

Ashie62 Apr 03 2017 10:19 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

We will be fine. I would be concerned about Matz. Shoulder impingements generally just dont go away. Mine didn't.

cooby Apr 03 2017 11:03 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Guys it's the first day! And they won! Save worries for the losing streaks please

Centerfield Apr 04 2017 01:19 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Is there any doubt that we are going to lose Lugo to TJ surgery? I mean what else causes you to get a second opinion on a balky elbow following an MRI?

Fman99 Apr 04 2017 01:21 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Everything is going to be fine, you guys. Chillax.

Zvon Apr 04 2017 03:47 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

What!? Me Worry?

cooby Apr 04 2017 09:07 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

The Mets need to get some Tuffskin

MFS62 Apr 04 2017 12:39 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

cooby wrote: The Mets need to get some Tuffskin Or just some good old fashioned pickle brine. Later

TransMonk Apr 04 2017 01:15 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

With Matz and Lugo now likely to miss larger amounts of time, the rotation depth we had a few weeks ago has taken a hit. That puts more pressure on Harvey and Wheeler to be good and healthy out of the gate.

Edgy MD Apr 04 2017 01:23 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

I'm worried about Fman's poo-crying ass.

MFS62 Apr 04 2017 01:36 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Mets Worrisome Things 2017 Will Steven’s arm be constantly smitten? And not playing the kids makes us so mad that we’re spittin’. Will we get the bad Jay Bruce or the one from this Spring? Those are a few of my worrisome things. Will Lucas Duda drive in runs by the oodles? Will Wheeler’s fixed arm be as limp as a noodle? Will they get a full year from the two outfield wings? Those are a few of my worrisome things. Will young Conforto prove he's a hitter? And will unforseen injuries dump the year in the shitter? Will Legares’s torn muscles hurt when he swings? Those are a few of my worrisome things. But if they can resolve just a few of those things And then I won’t feel so bad Later

Edgy MD Apr 05 2017 04:26 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Edgy MD wrote: This team needs an on-base machine. Starting this season the same way we ended the last one—waiting for a couple of solo homers to bail out Syndergaard as he puts up zeros—isn't healthy. Blaming the the bullpen for not continuing the perfection is folly. Start crowding the bases, you guys. Your National League walks leader: Jay Bruce with 3.

41Forever Apr 05 2017 10:28 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

MFS62 wrote: Mets Worrisome Things 2017 Will Steven’s arm be constantly smitten? And not playing the kids makes us so mad that we’re spittin’. Will we get the bad Jay Bruce or the one from this Spring? Those are a few of my worrisome things. Will Lucas Duda drive in runs by the oodles? Will Wheeler’s fixed arm be as limp as a noodle? Will they get a full year from the two outfield wings? Those are a few of my worrisome things. Will young Conforto prove he's a hitter? And will unforseen injuries dump the year in the shitter? Will Legares’s torn muscles hurt when he swings? Those are a few of my worrisome things. But if they can resolve just a few of those things And then I won’t feel so bad Later Nice!

soupcan Apr 05 2017 04:03 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

I just don't get the blister thing. How does a guy thats been pitching since he was what - 10 years old - get a blister on his pitching hand? You'd figure there'd be permanent callouses, no? I've been using writing implements since I was a toddler and there's a freaking callous on the side of my middle finger that won't go away. Even if their hands get all baby-soft in the off-season from no work, they've been in spring training for TWO MONTHS! I don't get it.

Zvon Apr 05 2017 08:09 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

This is a good article, somewhat optimistic amid the blister worries with Noah. The source of Syndergaard’s blister makes him even nastier By Kevin Kernan [url]http://nypost.com/2017/04/04/the-source-of-syndergaards-blister-makes-him-even-nastier/

TransMonk Apr 06 2017 01:10 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Reyes.

Centerfield Apr 06 2017 01:44 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

I worry that last year's league worst offense was brought back more or less intact. They didn't score in spring training and look like crap through 2 games so far.

Edgy MD Apr 06 2017 02:49 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

I'm concerned about the offense too, but Phillie had the league-worst offense. By a lot. Mets were 12th of 15 in runs, seventh in OPS, ninth in OPS+. What killed me was that the OBP was 12th, from an organization that allegedly cares about that sort of thing. Gary and Keith seemed to underscore that Kevin Long was of an "accentuate the positive" mindset, encouraging players to do what they do well. The problem with that was, what happens when what everybody does well is hit homers and strike out a whole lot? it seems there's more room for improvement (which they need) by shaving off some of the negative.

Ceetar Apr 06 2017 03:01 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Edgy MD wrote: I'm concerned about the offense too, but Phillie had the league-worst offense. By a lot. Mets were 12th of 15 in runs, seventh in OPS, ninth in OPS+. What killed me was that the OBP was 12th, from an organization that allegedly cares about that sort of thing. Gary and Keith seemed to underscore that Kevin Long was of an "accentuate the positive" mindset, encouraging players to do what they do well. The problem with that was, what happens when what everybody does well is hit homers and strike out a whole lot? it seems there's more room for improvement (which they need) by shaving off some of the negative. I mean, most of the Mets have better than average OBP. If you extend back to 2015 to loop in some more of Duda when he's actually playing, d'Arnaud and Reyes are about average, and it's Conforto, Flores, and Bruce that are below. And Lagares. (And obviously Rene Rivera) So really, can David Wright give us anything? Will Conforto or Flores get/stay better? Will d'Arnaud shake off whatever last year was? The OBP will come if these things do. it's just nice that we don't have Granderson wasting the OBP leading off anymore.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 08 2017 02:24 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

You know what I'd like? Like, one actual speedy bench guy. Just one. For pinch-running and such. Like, that's who I'd like in lieu of Nimmo or JohnnyLags.

Edgy MD Apr 08 2017 03:30 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

You take Champ Stuart, I'll take Brandon Nimmo, and I'll get to Scotland before you. Nimmo and Lagares are plenty fast.

Ashie62 Apr 08 2017 04:29 PM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Just waiting for the weather to change and everyone "Get out of bed." LGM

Lefty Specialist Apr 09 2017 02:26 AM Re: Worries, worries, worries

Problem is, the other guys seem to be out of bed and hitting just fine.