So you put Mr. Pointy, the guy who had a **** 2nd half, who's having his worst season ever, who might starting to show his age (31) and who is traditionally an OBP guy rather than a slugger…you put Nimmo (.724 OPS) in the 4 slot? That's your plan, Mendoza Line?
I mean, I hope it works, but…
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It is pretty impressive that the Mets have managed 88 wins (thus far) with so many players underperforming. A patchwork rotation built around Mr. Ghost Fork, who materialized for only a single start before going back to the astral plane.
As far as the lineup goes, Frankie is having a strong year (despite
two 1-for-25 skids early on) but who else has contributed all season?
Vientos has been great, but didn't come up until May.
Candelita has burned bright, but didn't come up until June.
Pete has been a disappointment,
JD has been a disappointment, and slumped terribly in September.
Nimmo had two good months, and fell apart at the ASG
McNeil had a rough first half, a hot July and then his knees gave out.
Alvarez is down from last season.
That's a lot of half-parts. Don't really know how they did it.