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BBGiovanni · 07-23-2022, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Takeaways from the Mets' largely listless 4-1 loss to the Padres on Friday night.

Pro: The Mets are back!
Con: ...losing.

Pro: The Mets are back!
Con: Mostly on national TV though.

Pro: Scherzer was fine.
Con: Darvish was finer.

Pro: Mets trade for Dan Vogelbach!
Con: Mets trade for Dan Vogelbach, continuing to be entirely hopeless against southpaws.

Pro: Travis Blankenhorn!
Con: Travis Blankenhorn.

Con: Nido had a paw squished.
Pro: His replacement can't possibly hit less than him.

The highlight reel is mostly Keith antics, like absolutely enjoying reading out loud the pitching log of the Red Sox as they got crammed 28 by the Blue Jays, and being cordially invited by Gary Cohen to trim his hedge if he's bored while the Mets are on national TV.

This is the baseball equivalent of the Simpsons' "Stonecutters" episode. Detach the stone of shame... attach the stone of triumph!

Vogelbach will be perfect for the team beach football game after the season, but he's the perfect example of the kind of guy teams actually roster to be a DH. Career .400 SLG, useless with a glove or on the bases, Not a niche that needs to be filled on a team with JDD AND Pete AND Dom.

But it does remind me of all the lunkheads the last two years who went on and on about how the Mets would be so helped by the DH

Westheim · 07-23-2022, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

This fellow makes Pete Alonso look svelte.

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His slash line is unimpressive, but as a subheading says, "Vogelbach should represent an upgrade over Dominic Smith as a most-days DH."

Bruuuuuuu!!

I missed you!

Déjà Bru · 07-23-2022, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Bruuuuuuu!!

I missed you!

Yeah I thought of you a lot, watching (from afar) this remarkable Mets season.

I have served my time in self-imposed purgatory, so I have returned; a reformed citizen.

Westheim · 07-23-2022, 01:56 PM

Remarkable season indeed, led by 10.5 in May and are now almost done blowing it

Déjà Bru · 07-23-2022, 02:06 PM

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Remarkable season indeed, led by 10.5 in May and are now almost done blowing it

Well, look. Nobody's talking anymore about the Yankees breaking the Mariners' 116 regular season wins record. And, if they had to play the Astr*s all year, they'd probably end up below .500. They are fortunate not to have a team like the Braves behind them.

It's the long run that counts, as experienced fans (who are immune to media hype) know. The Mets seem to have what it takes to have a run at the title this year, with the possible exception of their bullpen. You have to say, after so many seasons of futility, it is a pleasure to see them as relevant in late July, not to mention the second best record in the NL.

Cod · 07-25-2022, 10:38 AM

The Mets brought in Daniel Vogelbach to fix their DH woes. Not sure if Vogelbah can do much based on his career numbers, but they got him in a one-for-one swap with a rarely used relief pitcher in a crowded bullpen. Worth a shot I guess.

Déjà Bru · 07-25-2022, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cod

The Mets brought in Daniel Vogelbach to fix their DH woes. Not sure if Vogelbah can do much based on his career numbers, but they got him in a one-for-one swap with a rarely used relief pitcher in a crowded bullpen. Worth a shot I guess.

Yes, Dominic Smith seems to be headed for the dustbin of history.

Cod · 07-25-2022, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Yes, Dominic Smith seems to be headed for the dustbin of history.

He's hard to understand. He was great in the Covid shorten seasoned and pretty good in 2019. I wonder if teams started attacking him more after the Mets signed Lindor, etc. which shined a microscope on Smith's weaknesses?

Déjà Bru · 07-26-2022, 12:11 PM

Look, BBG, Cod, tejdog, Westheim, and others; I like you guys. But today and tomorrow, it's business. Nothing personal, OK? I will be friendly again on Friday, when you face the Fish in Miami.

(Or sooner, if you let us sweep these two games.

)

Westheim · 07-26-2022, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

(Or sooner, if you let us sweep these two games.

)

You guys lead by a dozen. You guys can share!

Déjà Bru · 07-26-2022, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

You guys lead by a dozen. You guys can share!

Ehhhhhhh, you never can tell! (I can just hear Grandma saying that ...

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Tell you what: I will root, root, root for the Phillies. Root like heck for 'em, today and tomorrow! That way you lose no ground, at least.

Cod · 07-26-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Look, BBG, Cod, tejdog, Westheim, and others; I like you guys. But today and tomorrow, it's business. Nothing personal, OK? I will be friendly again on Friday, when you face the Fish in Miami.

(Or sooner, if you let us sweep these two games.

)

Don't lump me in with Mets fans! The only Met I've ever liked and continue to like is Mr. Met.

Déjà Bru · 07-26-2022, 08:42 PM

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Don't lump me in with Mets fans! The only Met I've ever liked and continue to like is Mr. Met.

Okay, present company excepted, then!

Say, the only one being accommodating is Lindor. The rest of these Mets did not get my memo, apparently.

But there is still time.

Déjà Bru · 07-26-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Look, BBG, [removed: non-Mets fan], tejdog, Westheim, and others; I like you guys. But today and tomorrow, it's business. Nothing personal, OK? I will be friendly again on Friday, when you face the Fish in Miami.

(Or sooner, if you let us sweep these two games.

)

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Tell you what: I will root, root, root for the Phillies. Root like heck for 'em, today and tomorrow! That way you lose no ground, at least.

*Sigh* You fellows couldn't just cooperate, could you? Oh well. I could respond with "Go Braves" but I am a much bigger person than that. Besides, New York is New York, after all.

GeoWar · 07-26-2022, 11:57 PM

the Yankees need pitching ---- and some quality vets.

Westheim · 07-27-2022, 01:36 AM

Well, we have at least made them share so far.

Déjà Bru · 07-27-2022, 10:20 PM

Woof. Who are these Mets? You know, you used to be able to depend on them, but not anymore.

Westheim · 07-29-2022, 04:03 AM

Mets add Naquin, Diehl in deal with Reds

Horrendous southpaw and a guy that can't hit them. While we gave up a bag of baseballs, I don't see how those two are helping in any damn way...

BBGiovanni · 07-29-2022, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Mets add Naquin, Diehl in deal with Reds

Horrendous southpaw and a guy that can't hit them. While we gave up a bag of baseballs, I don't see how those two are helping in any damn way...

I guess they're unhappy with JD/Dom? How many more platoon players can they roster?

And Diehl is what happens when you look at your bullpen and decide "OMG not enough lefteiez!!11!"

Maybe there will be some small sample size magic and they put up career numbers for a few weeks.

Westheim · 07-29-2022, 12:10 PM

I have been unhappy with J.D. Davis basically since the Mets got him... Didn't get me anywhere.

07-23-2022, 01:56 PM	#1484
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 13,508	Remarkable season indeed, led by 10.5 in May and are now almost done blowing it __________________ Portland Raccoons, 91 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

07-26-2022, 12:11 PM	#1489
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,497	Look, BBG, Cod, tejdog, Westheim, and others; I like you guys. But today and tomorrow, it's business. Nothing personal, OK? I will be friendly again on Friday, when you face the Fish in Miami. (Or sooner, if you let us sweep these two games. ) __________________ - Bru

07-26-2022, 11:57 PM	#1495
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 850	the Yankees need pitching ---- and some quality vets. __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

07-27-2022, 01:36 AM	#1496
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 13,508	Well, we have at least made them share so far. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 91 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

07-27-2022, 10:20 PM	#1497
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,497	Woof. Who are these Mets? You know, you used to be able to depend on them, but not anymore. __________________ - Bru

07-25-2022, 10:38 AM	#1486
Cod All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,098	The Mets brought in Daniel Vogelbach to fix their DH woes. Not sure if Vogelbah can do much based on his career numbers, but they got him in a one-for-one swap with a rarely used relief pitcher in a crowded bullpen. Worth a shot I guess.

07-29-2022, 04:03 AM	#1498
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 13,508	Mets add Naquin, Diehl in deal with Reds Horrendous southpaw and a guy that can't hit them. While we gave up a bag of baseballs, I don't see how those two are helping in any damn way... __________________ Portland Raccoons, 91 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

07-29-2022, 12:10 PM	#1500
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 13,508	I have been unhappy with J.D. Davis basically since the Mets got him... Didn't get me anywhere. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 91 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.