The Mets - Same crap as the last crap

[Jim65]

JMO but they have a long way too go to top the "Worst Team Money Could Buy"

This team is frustrating. When they hit, they don't pitch and vice versa. Last year they grinded at bats and made the opposing pitcher work, they got away from that this year. Billy Eppler is a horrible GM that has made some bad moves. The Mets plan of signing older pitchers to short term deals until the pitching prospects are ready, has backfired. The manager's insistence to play veterans over young players has hurt their development, Vientos was brought up to ride the bench, he should be playing every day, here or Syracuse.

[Seven]

They had to know the risks were high when they backed up the brinks truck for the top two pitchers of their rotation, who are both pushing 40.

[packs]

Yeah, I'm not sure they're underperforming against all odds. They signed two aging starters who were going to have their last good seasons sooner or later.

[SAllen2556]

As a Tiger fan, i understand your pain. I always thought the Cardinals would be a good second team - though they're down this year. They always seem legitimately good - unlike the Yankees who just buy good teams to mask their incompetence. The Twins have always been a well run organization too, especially for their market size.

I don't think the Mets are out of it just yet though. Check back at the all-star break.

[philliesfan]

I love the fact that the Mets are doing poorly.......but so are my Phillies.

My adopted second team is the Orioles. They have some great young talent and I wish I could see them more on tv. Rutschman and Gunner are players to watch. Glad I have them both on my fantasy team.

Bob

[Seven]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I love the fact that the Mets are doing poorly.......but so are my Phillies.

My adopted second team is the Orioles. They have some great young talent and I wish I could see them more on tv. Rutschman and Gunner are players to watch. Glad I have them both on my fantasy team.

Bob

Nola seems to be very up and down this season. June has come, and Schwarber is back to hitting home runs at least. His average being under the Mendoza line is less than ideal. It also doesn't help that he's forced to play the field, with Harper having to DH. The Braves have an easy lock on the division, but the Phillies could get hot, down the stretch, and snag a wildcard.

[philliesfan]

I agree. I don't count them out. I will always root for the Phillies......even after I retire and move to Maryland (Calvert County area) or Florida (outside of Clearwater).

Clearwater area would be nice. My wife would never see me. I would live at Spring Training and out on a boat fishing and crabbing the rest of the year.

Bob

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by philliesfan

I love the fact that the Mets are doing poorly.......but so are my Phillies.

My adopted second team is the Orioles. They have some great young talent and I wish I could see them more on tv. Rutschman and Gunner are players to watch. Glad I have them both on my fantasy team.

Bob

Mets fan that is adopting the Orioles as a second team here.

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Carter08

Mets fan that is adopting the Orioles as a second team here.

actually we are adopting therapists

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by SAllen2556

The Twins have always been a well run organization too, especially for their market size.

The Twins are a perennial .500 team, at best, and they've lost their last 17 playoff games in a row which has to be a record of futility.

They look better because their mediocrity is usually enough to be in post-season contention, since their division is so weak.

[clydepepper]

As a Braves' fan, I'm loving this...even though Atlanta is not as strong as they were with Freeman and Swanson...defense has really suffered.

Braves have also had numerous injuries, but, at least Acuna is at full health again.
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[Snapolit1]

I sort of think the Mets could sign Lou Gehrig circa 1925 and he would break a leg and miss the next 3 seasons rehabbing. Just how it goes.

[mrreality68]

Billy Eppler needs to be on the hot seat. Nothing wrong with spending the money but if you spend it wrong then it makes it worse.
He brought in alot of players and most of them are not working out.
To me his failure
1. Not building depth
2. Not addressing DH
3. Taking to many risks

See below and how many of these have worked out Season to Date

Here is a LINK to all the offseason moves

Extensions, signings, trades, waiver claims

https://www.mlb.com/news/every-mets-...2-23-offseason

Nimmo
Diaz
Verlander
Senga
Quintana
Narveaz
Ottavino
Robertson
Mendick
Riley
Greene
Elieser Hernández
Jeff Brigham
Stephen Ridings
Tayler Saucedo

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by mrreality68

Billy Eppler needs to be on the hot seat. Nothing wrong with spending the money but if you spend it wrong then it makes it worse.
He brought in alot of players and most of them are not working out.
To me his failure
1. Not building depth
2. Not addressing DH
3. Taking to many risks

See below and how many of these have worked out Season to Date

Here is a LINK to all the offseason moves

Extensions, signings, trades, waiver claims

https://www.mlb.com/news/every-mets-...2-23-offseason

Nimmo
Diaz
Verlander
Senga
Quintana
Narveaz
Ottavino
Robertson
Mendick
Riley
Greene
Elieser Hernández
Jeff Brigham
Stephen Ridings
Tayler Saucedo

Nimmo and Diaz were must signs. Senga and Robertson have been good. Brigham is serviceable. Ottavino and Verlander have been bad. Quintana is coming back soon so its like acquiring a decent starter mid-season.

[BobbyStrawberry]

Agreed that this team is hard to watch. Eppler needs to go!