Last night the Mets were on the right side of history, as the team struck out a bunch of times, yet won the game 7-0. Doing his best Andrew Cashner impersonation, Noah Syndergaard went 4 innings, struck out 10 hitters, let up 10 hits and let up 7 runs. Not the best night for Thor and the Mets, as they would end up losing 7-2.
- Ian Kennedy entered the game with a 7.15 ERA, but left with a 6.60 ERA as he went six innings and let up two runs. He settled in very nicely after the first inning.
- Cory Spangenberg and Yadier Alonso had three hits each for the Padres, as Spangenberg’s speed was on display tonight.
- Michael Cuddyer had the Mets’ best offensive performance, going 3-4 and driving in a run. Wilmer Flores drove in the other run, and went 1-4.
- Kevin Plawecki continues to struggle at the plate, going 0-4 with 3 Ks.
- Jack Leathersich, Hansel Robles, Alex Torres, and Carlos Torres combined for four scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
It never happened in a 115 years, but this is the second night in a row when a pitcher has struck out 10 or more hitters in four innings, and letting up five or more runs. Who knows what tomorrow’s game will bring!
dont let them trade thor away for godness sake trade gee or montero and maybe recker or pawlecki for something and hang on to murphy try to sign him up for next year wright may not be around so they will need a 3b
they actually dont need ss so much they got flores/mcreynolds/teheda/etc so lets not get carried away they need bullpen help first and hitting also
In Plawecki’s first AB, he took a 2-2 pitch and began to walk toward first base, thinking it was ball four. It wasn’t; it was strike three.
The kid is lost right now. Recker needs to play more.
I saw that and was wondering what he was thinking that at-bat. It is surprising to me that Recker hasn’t gotten a start or two during the week to keep Plawecki fresh. However, d’Arnaud is on his way back, and Plawecki will get more seasoning in Las Vegas.
I am supremely bummed that Plawecki has not lived up to being a feasible starter. I hope that can change with some more seasoning in Vegas.
There are some things you can only learn in the Majors, which is why I’m usually in the “he’s ready” camp when it comes to talented prospects. In that I think no player is ever fully ready; it’s a false concept.
With Thor, he’s learning that location matters for the curveball. It’s not enough that its’ got a big break and plays off well against a 97 MPH heater. If it gets too much plate, these guys can hit it. I don’t think that’s generally true in AAA.
Kennedy & Gee are practically the same guy.
Last comment: In regards to the Wright situation, the Mets actually already possess the guys they need in Flores & Murphy, both of whom can fill in at 3B and perform the role of “super sub.”
I still think a real SS would answer a lot of questions, allowing Flores to get time at 3B, SS, 2B, and possibly even 1B down the road. If Wright is out, Flores can become the steady 3B — and possibly outhit David, who may never perform at a high level again.
I have no doubt that in 2015 Murphy > Flores and should remain the starter should the Mets acquire a SS.
To me, the interesting question is what happens when The Dilson returns, assuming Tejada is still performing well. Does SS become a GB/FB pitcher platoon?
This is what I would do, today:
Murphy to 3B, Tejada to 2B. Let Flores stay at SS.
Herrera returns and replaces Tejada (who sucks, btw) at 2B.
If Wright returns, Murphy will still be valuable and necessary.
Tejada may indeed be terrible.
But his OPS this year is 93 points higher than Flores’ and lifetime they’re virtually identical.
Don’t be fooled by 5 good games, Brian.
I would have hoped including lifetime totals would have put that concern to rest.