2023 NY Mets thread

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If Mets want to hire David Stearns, their path is now clear

The path for the New York Mets hiring David Stearns as president of baseball operations is now clear. Stearns’ contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, which runs through the 2023 season, enabled him to start talking to other clubs about a front-office position after the Aug. 1 trade deadline...

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Why some rivals say David Stearns would be an ideal fit for the Mets

One opposing executive said: “You would be expecting the same thing that Andrew Friedman has done with the Los Angeles Dodgers.”

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How the Mets landed rookie sensation Kodai Senga and what it means for this offseason

The Mets will again be in the market for starting pitching, with Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto profiling as a sensible fit.

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MSN

"He is healthy now, and judging by his performance in Triple-A Tacoma, he seems ready to return to the Mariners lineup."

 

[NYCCuse826]

The Brooklyn Cyclones choked their final game of the season and miss the playoffs by one game when it was a win and get in scenario. Jersey Shore came back from two runs down with one out remaining in the ninth where they beat Hudson Valley in 11. Wasted second half because they could have won the Atlantic League title with that group.

Jett Williams was promoted to Binghamton where he will be on their playoff roster.

 

[sutomcat]

2023 has been a really bad season for the Mets. But something great just happened.


I think this is a really important development. Sure hope so.

 

[SWC75]

The Mets had a great record in games where the starting pitcher went 6 innings, indicating that their bullpen was pretty good. But, in recent we weeks we seem to have let a lot of games turn around or get out of hand when the bullpen was in there.

Diamondbacks 4-3 Mets (Sep 11, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets MLB game from September 11, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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[sutomcat]

The Mets had a great record in games where the starting pitcher went 6 innings, indicating that their bullpen was pretty good. But, in recent we weeks we seem to have let a lot of games turn around or get out of hand when the bullpen was in there.

Diamondbacks 4-3 Mets (Sep 11, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. New York Mets MLB game from September 11, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

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I would be really surprised if much of the hammer and tong crew that is serving as the Mets relief pitcher corp return next season.

Diaz of course.
Raley yes.
Ottavino maybe.
Hartwig maybe.
Walker maybe.
Kolarek maybe.
Smith no.
Gott no.
Reid-Foley no.
Brigham no.
Bickford no.
Curtiss no.
Yacabonis no.
Garrett no.
Coonrod no.
Nittoli no.
McFarland no.
Muckenhirn no.

Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever.

 

[SWC75]

2023 has been a really bad season for the Mets. But something great just happened.


I think this is a really important development. Sure hope so.

Sources: Mets hiring Stearns as baseball ops prez

The New York Mets are hiring David Stearns as their president of baseball operations, sources told ESPN.

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For Civil War buffs, I guess Stearns will be General Grant and Eppler will be General Meade.

Toiling in the Shadows: The Grant-Meade Command Relationship

In the spring of 1864, the destiny of a cautious general changed when a new commander with a new philosophy came East and transformed the course of the

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[SWC75]

This Week in Mets: What do the Mets have left to learn about Brett Baty, other rookies?

The Mets shifted focus to their young players at the trade deadline. They haven't seized the opportunity just yet.

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Mets hire David Stearns: Here are the biggest questions awaiting him

After this year’s failure, when do the Mets plan to be all-in on winning a championship again?

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What can David Stearns' track record tell us about the Mets' future?

Stearns’ biggest trades offer insight into how he operates and what may guide him in New York: "A deeper thinker."

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[OrangeFoo]

Mets hire David Stearns: Here are the biggest questions awaiting him

After this year’s failure, when do the Mets plan to be all-in on winning a championship again?

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What can David Stearns' track record tell us about the Mets' future?

Stearns’ biggest trades offer insight into how he operates and what may guide him in New York: "A deeper thinker."

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Mad Max out for.the year….

This is what I don’t understand about angst from Mets fans about the mid-season tear down. They got rid of a bunch of high risk low reward dudes who will not help this team win anything. Yes Cohen paid a ton to do so, but it’s not my money and they got talent back. Good work Eppler! Now I just hope Stearns can fix the player development issues and turn that talent into something useful.

 

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Where does Kodai Senga rank among best rookie starters in Mets history?

Senga has an outside chance at becoming the fifth Mets pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year award.

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Which MLB teams’ rookie classes had the biggest impact in 2023? Ranking and grading all 30

The impact of rookies on major-league teams this season has been astounding. It's time to take stock.

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Bartolo Colón’s legacy with the Mets: Making it a joy to suspend reality

It was never a likely outcome. But Bartolo Colón, an aging pitcher with lots of baggage, became an undisputed fan favorite in Queens.

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Mets' pickup of DJ Stewart is the kind of move they want to see from David Stearns

Stearns succeeded in Milwaukee with moves made on the margins, which is what the Mets need to bounce back from a disappointing season.

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(It's almost as if they want to give Stearns credit for an Eppler move )

This Week in Mets: How meaningful are September evaluations?

The Mets are collecting data points, and they might be more meaningful now than they would have been years ago.

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[orange79]

1962 called. "Thanks for the memories!"

 

[sutomcat]

Lefthanders do things differently.

It is just the way we are….

 

[SWC75]

Kudos to LF LoCastro for retrieving the ball and getting it back to Mauricio quickly.

 

[SWC75]

Vientos hits two homers and Baty hits one 440 feet and the Mets win 8-3 to win 3 of 4 from the Marlins, who had just swept the Braves.

I think all four of the 'Baby Mets", (Alvarez, Baty, Vientos and Mauricio), will make it in the majors - and thanks to the trades, the Mets have another group of Baby Mets on the way up. I wonder what our line-up will look like in a couple of years.

 

[sutomcat]

What Went Wrong in 2023?

This is a good article that explores the topic in depth. It is premium of course.

How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned

The inside story, from interviews with nearly two dozen players and staffers, of how a team carrying such high hopes went so wrong.

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What does elite exit velocity mean for Ronny Mauricio and the Mets’ infield future?

The key for the Mets is harnessing Mauricio's power. “He’s an excellent bad-ball hitter,” one evaluator said.

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In second-half rebound, Mets’ Jeff McNeil feeling more like himself

McNeil found his groove again and now the Mets must determine where he fits in their future: "He's back to what he does."

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[SWC75]

How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned

The inside story, from interviews with nearly two dozen players and staffers, of how a team carrying such high hopes went so wrong.

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[OrangeFoo]

How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned

The inside story, from interviews with nearly two dozen players and staffers, of how a team carrying such high hopes went so wrong.

theathletic.com

They beauty of baseball... Pete having massive number of HRs, McNeil surging, Nimmo having another great year, Lindor sneaky candidate to get MVP votes. Yet Mets offense has sucked all year and their record is terrible. Can any of these dudes do it consistently?

 

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Mark Vientos might be turning the corner. What can that mean for the Mets?

Vientos is a swing player for the Mets going into next season. He's aiming to play himself into a regular role in 2024 with a strong finish.

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This Week in Mets: What are the good developments for the Mets this season?

Kodai Senga, Francisco Alvarez and a few surprises brought light to some dark times for the Mets. What might carry over in 2024?

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What David Stearns’ best and worst moves suggest about how he’ll run the Mets

Stearns’ track record with the Brewers includes acquiring Christian Yelich in a lopsided trade. But there were missteps, too.

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Mets all-minors team: Joander Suarez sizzles, Luisangel Acuña shows power and speed

These are the Mets players at each position within affiliated baseball who performed the best.

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