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Let's Call Up Vientos

Edgy MD Jun 16 2022 09:33 PM

While buzz is buzzing about Francisco Alvarez, the Mets have an easier option. Forced to choose between reaching down to the minors for some red-hot fresh talent, or protecting their top asset from premature exposure, I would suggest that they can do both by promoting Mark Vientos. The guy is hotter than the Devil's underpants. He went on the the injured list and came back out still crushing, putting together a two homer/5 RBI night in his second game back. He's gone .260 / .343 / .532 // .875 in 43 games in Syracuse, and he got 11 games there last year (when he killed it also), so he's not as green as all that. He's already on the roster, and he's two years older than Alvarez — plus he gives you versatility, playing third, left, and first, and started his career at shortstop (though he doesn't catch). He's goofy looking and comes off as relaxed, but has a nice set of teeth. I think he might be ready to be a 2022 Met, and who wouldn't want to be that? [FIMG=500]https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/20220321_MetsMarlinsSpringTraining022cs.jpg?quality=75&strip=all[/FIMG]

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 16 2022 09:46 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

So he's kinda most like Davis? I can see it especially if Escobar is down-- have they said why yet?

Centerfield Jun 16 2022 10:33 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

I am 100 percent certain he's going to be a star. I may not have ever sent him play, but I'm sold.

nymr83 Jun 17 2022 07:10 AM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Davis, though, is red hot now - and has been hitting the ball hard all season with no hard luck results, per today's article over at The Athletic https://theathletic.com/3370143/2022/06/17/mets-j-d-davis-results/ I'm not sure where on the roster you fit Vientos right now?

Frayed Knot Jun 17 2022 07:14 AM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

The so-far-mysterious answer as to what's up with Escobar will have a say in determining what's next.

Edgy MD Jun 17 2022 07:32 AM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

=nymr83 post_id=96292 time=1655471450 user_id=54]I'm not sure where on the roster you fit Vientos right now?

Well, yestermas, he would have been the fifth infielder and the fourth outfielder, and possibly would have pinch-hit for Nido or Plummer in the eighth, or perhaps he would have gotten Plummer's starting slot in the lineup outright, with the Brews starting a lefty on the mound.

Edgy MD Jun 17 2022 10:21 AM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Escobar's absence was attributed to a 'non-workplace event.' Buck went on to say “That's all I can really say legally,” which kind of sounds uncool, like he'd tell you all of his player's personal shit if it wasn't for that damned nanny state. i mean, it probably doesn't mean that at all, but it kind of reads like it does if you're trying hard to glean implied meanings. Speaking of implied meanings, though, "event" kind of suggests injury more than illness. Anyhow, I hope he improves quickly, but if he's even unavailable another day or two, Vientos makes for an appealing replacement option, and debuting as an injury replacement can really take the heat off a guy.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 17 2022 12:47 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

I know it's probably bad taste, but *how* bad taste for a poll on this Escobar situation? Could be anything from a foolish type off field injury-- a skydiving mishap, perhaps -- to a serious disease state. This is a Wilpon-Era type mystery that's thankfully become rare

MFS62 Jun 17 2022 12:59 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

When has the possibility of bad taste stopped us before? (j/k) Buck said that is all he could say legally. Is the law involved - criminal or civil? Wide spectrum there- from traffic accident/ fender bender to a felony. There are probably more possibilities than can be put in a poll. Later

roger_that Jun 17 2022 01:31 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

I'm going with an out-of-control STD until informed otherwise.

batmagadanleadoff Jun 17 2022 01:39 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Edgy MD wrote: Escobar's absence was attributed to a 'non-workplace event.' Buck went on to say “That's all I can really say legally,” which kind of sounds uncool, like he'd tell you all of his player's personal shit if it wasn't for that damned nanny state. i mean, it probably doesn't mean that at all, but it kind of reads like it does if you're trying hard to glean implied meanings. Speaking of implied meanings, though, "event" kind of suggests injury more than illness. Anyhow, I hope he improves quickly, but if he's even unavailable another day or two, Vientos makes for an appealing replacement option, and debuting as an injury replacement can really take the heat off a guy. Yeah, that was a big blunder: That's all I can really say legally. Buck should've simply said that he had no more to say without using that "legally" word or the "really" word. Something like "No more questions." would've been a neat escape or "That's all for now".

kcmets Jun 17 2022 01:46 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

I read somewhere that a wild boar is likely not related to this latest news item. So that's something!

Edgy MD Jun 17 2022 01:50 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Sadly, an incident with a domesticated boar is still within the realm of possibility.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jun 17 2022 03:15 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

See now it was dizziness and a vision issue. Not good, best wishes

Edgy MD Jun 20 2022 01:56 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Tight hammy for McNeil. Let's call up Vientos!

Frayed Knot Jun 20 2022 02:04 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

They're going to have to paternity leave him anyway, so they as well start with that giving them time td decide on IL. ... and now you may have to replace JDD too

Edgy MD Jun 20 2022 02:10 PM Re: Let's Call Up Vientos

Let's call up Daniel Palka!