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IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

G-Fafif Aug 01 2017 03:50 PM

Tonight? Oh, nothing. Just the dawning of a new era. Matz (who hasn't ceased sucking of late) vs. Hoffman (who isn't the guy who nearly threw a no-hitter; thought he was for a minute). Amed Rosario makes his major league debut at shortstop, per Sandy Alderson.

bmfc1 Aug 01 2017 04:17 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

It starts at the easy to remember time of 8:40 EDT.

Frayed Knot Aug 01 2017 08:56 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

8:40 is better than 9:10 Matz vs Hoffman is the same matchup as the final game of the CitiField series in mid-July, that was the one where Matz gave up 7 runs on 9 hits while getting just 3 outs, which is bad even by his recent standards. Met bats got to Hoffman for 4 runs in the middle innings to temporarily cut the drubbing to 9-4 but then Salas, Bradford, and Ramirez happened and the final was 13-4 ... of course it was, it was a Sunday game. Rox (60 - 46) are holding on to the 2nd WC slot (1/2 back of ARZ) as Milwaukee and the other pretenders sink towards or below .500

Edgy MD Aug 01 2017 08:59 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Rain, snow, sleet, or snot Conforto stays in the leadoff spot [fimg=213]http://logos-download.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/New_York_Mets_logo_logotype.png[/fimg] [fimg=213]http://content.sportslogos.net/logos/54/58/full/2802.gif[/fimg] [list=1][*]Michael Conforto, cf[/*:m] [*]Asdrubal Cabrera, 3b[/*:m] [*]Yoenis Cespedes, lf[/*:m] [*]Jay Bruce, rf[/*:m] [*]Neil Walker, 2b[/*:m] [*]Wilmer Flores, 1b[/*:m] [*]Amed Rosario, ss[/*:m] [*]Travis d'Arnaud, c[/*:m] [*]Steven Matz, p[/*:m][/list:o] [list=1][*]Charlie Blackmon, cf[/*:m] [*]DJ LeMahieu, 2b[/*:m] [*]Nolan Arenado, 3b[/*:m] [*]Mark Reynolds, 1b[/*:m] [*]Gerardo Parra, lf[/*:m] [*]Trevor Story, ss[/*:m] [*]Carlos Gonzalez, rf[/*:m] [*]Jonathan Lucroy, c[/*:m] [*]Jeff Hoffman, p[/*:m][/list:o]

G-Fafif Aug 01 2017 09:00 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Re tonight's seven-hole hitter: Damn!

d'Kong76 Aug 01 2017 09:05 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

I dunno, I have this Matz/Coors/Yikes thing going on.

Frayed Knot Aug 01 2017 09:11 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

BA's final scouting report: Since the day he signed for a then-Mets international record $1.75 million signing bonus, Rosario has been a step ahead of his peers. He’s the rare shortstop who can impact the game both with his glove and his bat. Defensively he has plus range, quick hands and excellent anticipation. His has plus arm strength but his accuracy does sometimes waver, something that should improve as he matures. At the plate, Rosario is a top-of-the-order hitter with excellent contact skills. Since the beginning of last year, he’s proven himself to be a plus hitter thanks to strong wrists and bat speed. His power is his weakest attribute. He can pull the ball over the fence at times, but it’s not really his game. Rosario is better as a top-of-the-order table setter who posts high on-base percentages thanks largely to high batting averages. His plus speed plays well on the basepaths and makes him a threat to swipe 10-15 bases a year. WHAT TO EXPECT Francisco Lindor’s power has taken off as a big leaguer. Rosario projects as a similar defender and similar hitter, although he’s more likely to hit five to 10 home runs a year rather than the 15-plus Lindor provides. His combination of defense and hitting ability makes him a potential 4+ WAR player.

MFS62 Aug 01 2017 10:56 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Everything written about Rosario says he is a top half of the order kind of hitter. Everything, that is, except whatever Terry read before he made out that lineup. IIRC, he doesn't start a player high in the order in that player's first game. But Rosario seems to be a player who would make Terry change his mind. I also wonder, was the spelling of his name in the thread title a clever acknowledgement of his position in the batting order? If so, kudos. Later

Edgy MD Aug 01 2017 11:37 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

What he will be and what he is today are two different things. The idea is to not put all of the pressure on him at once. Agree with that or not, I certainly understand it.

G-Fafif Aug 01 2017 11:45 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

MFS62 wrote: I also wonder, was the spelling of his name in the thread title a clever acknowledgement of his position in the batting order? If so, kudos. It is an acknowledgment that, after being nowhere near Rosario, we are, at last, amid Rosario. Anywhere he bats tonight is fine as long as it's in the top of one of the first three innings at Coors Field.

41Forever Aug 01 2017 11:57 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

I like this kid. On Facebook he posts: Dear Mets fans, We've grown and made it together. To God be ALL the glory. I'm grateful to share this moment with ALL of you, especially Mets fans who has showered me with support. Things won't always be perfect, but expect me to give you ALL of me, each and every day. Let's create long and lasting memories in our Citi. The kid form Los Mameyes, Amed And, of course, being Facebook, someone has to get loose with: Tom Fox Not good. Bad sign. Shut up and just play. Give us a note when you retire after a stellar career. This is a little much. Considering how some athletes behave, I'm pretty happy for a guy who seems reverent and appreciative. More power to him. Go Amed!

G-Fafif Aug 02 2017 12:05 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Tom Fox Not good. Bad sign. Shut up and just play. Give us a note when you retire after a stellar career. This is a little much. Geez, you don't want to get on the bad side of Tom Fox.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 12:31 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

And we're under way!!

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 12:49 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

It's not that the power isn't there with Yoenis, Keith. It's that he has a hard time deciding what to swing at and what not to. On the other hand, he just had an RBI-like thing!

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 01:40 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Wilmer's about to rip one.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 01:42 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Well, he got a walk. But he let a fart rip, so ... Amed's second trip coming ... nuttin'.

Frayed Knot Aug 02 2017 01:45 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Aug 02 2017 01:46 AM

Lotsa assists so far for young Amed. Bit of a loopy sidearm throw but he's had plenty of time with each of them so there's been no need to really cut one loose. Quite different from, say, young Shawon Dunston who'd fire it over there at max speed whether the situation called for it or not.

d'Kong76 Aug 02 2017 01:46 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

d'Kong76 wrote: I dunno, I have this Matz/Coors/Yikes thing going on. Matz through 4 sez eat me d'K.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 01:47 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

That's like six or seven chances for Rosario already.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 02:02 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

I like Matz running down a ball that was already past him.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 02:04 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Man, Rosario ran around that ball and double pumped. I mean, calling it an E-6 is silly, but ... .

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 02:34 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Tying runs on second and third with no out. You guyz watching American League games, we need you.

41Forever Aug 02 2017 02:35 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Rats

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 02:37 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Man alive.

Frayed Knot Aug 02 2017 02:52 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Edgy MD wrote: Tying runs on second and third with no out. You guyz watching American League games, we need you. I'm perfectly capable of monitoring multiple games at one time #multitasking P.S. if you think the Yanqui game was fucked up it had nuthin' on the BoSox/Indians Too many weird plays to go into, but the bottom line is that the Sawx re-take 1st place by 1/2 game

Ashie62 Aug 02 2017 02:58 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Just another Mets game gone to the bullpens. LGM

d'Kong76 Aug 02 2017 03:01 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Blackmon loses a throw home in his beard.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:03 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Blackman is having some serious beard trouble.

Frayed Knot Aug 02 2017 03:18 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Jay Bruce: Nothing but net [fimg=200:2hefvpqa]http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/2070375/254996.jpg?_ga=2.147429940.221734084.1501643932-1529750792.1389977781[/fimg:2hefvpqa]

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:21 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Bruce spent the first four months of the season making the teams who passed on him in the offseason regret it. Here's to him doing more of that over the last two months.

Nymr83 Aug 02 2017 03:27 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

was that Rosario's first hit or an error?

d'Kong76 Aug 02 2017 03:33 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Getting dinked and dunked in Denver.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:34 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Doinked, too.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:36 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

If we started Reyes at second, or Reyes at third and Cabrera at second, we'd have an infield of four Mets shortstops.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:39 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

STOP DOINKING! SCORE RUNS LIKE THE METS DO! BY RUNNING TO FIRST ON A STRIKEOUT AND THEN CIRCLING THE BASES WHILE THE CENTERFIELDER REFUSES TO THROW!

d'Kong76 Aug 02 2017 03:43 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

I'm losing gas; win one for the 'buckets!!

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:47 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Let's get Rubbles a WIN!

Frayed Knot Aug 02 2017 03:49 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Edgy MD wrote: Let's get Rubbles a WIN! Yes, definitely [fimg=300]http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/data/822/Flint1003.jpg[/fimg]

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 03:54 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Good catch, Blackmon. Now let's see you throw it.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 04:07 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Flapjacks.

Frayed Knot Aug 02 2017 04:15 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Well, he'll probably be a defensive upgrade over the long haul but he wasn't tonight.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 02 2017 04:59 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

I don't think he would have had time for the DP but clanky play anyway. Also trouble on the throw to 1st but a LH first baseman puts that in his pocket. Quick Coors Field review: concessions slow, volume in music in park blessedly low, volume of crowd low. Scoreboard nice but could be sharper. We liked the ivy and pine trees that go all across to the bullpens. Lots of Met fans in the crowd but most of us seemed resigned to losing and sick of Matz. He looked absolutely mopey and defeated.

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 11:29 AM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Am I crazy? Does Rosario seem to be in the habit of running around backhanders, a la Matsui? Now, he has twice the arm Matsui had, but that won't mean much in the bigs if he's wasting time running around balls in the hole and then indulging all those mechanics on his transfer. Keep at it, man.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 02 2017 01:40 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Cast your vote!

Edgy MD Aug 02 2017 01:42 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario

Worth noting that seemingly every veteran on the team was engaging with Rosario as the game wound down and after it ended, seemingly trying to make sure he wasn't beating himself up, and that was nice.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 27 2017 11:10 PM Re: IGT 8/1/2017: NYM@COL -- Amid Rosario