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Buxton has been amazing so far. Got to see him once this year. I think he only went 1-5 that game though. Hoping to go see him again one more time this weekend before he goes up to high A
Got to see Trout play a few games when he was in CR too
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Ike Davis did not play for Vegas last night, but Wilmer Flores looked like the real deal last night. They had him playing at 1B because they were limited player wise, but he handle all his chances there and crushed a HR as well. I could see him getting called up and Murphy moving to 1B, so Flores can play 2B.
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It's too bad Davis can't get it together. If he could be the player he was in the 2nd half of the season last year, and Flores developed, that'd be quite an infield.
Wright - Tejada/Flores - Murphy/Tejada - Davis
Eventually pop in D'Arnaud at catcher, and with their pitching prospects... they'd be an outfield away from being a consistent playoff team.
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Ok, I know for sure Josh Hamilton isn't even trying anymore.
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He's hitting .225 since last years All Star break.
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Is he on crack again?
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It got him 1 million per point!!
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Yikes.
I said last year, when he's in a slump his mechanics go to complete shat. As Bob mentioned, it's almost as if he's not even trying.
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He gave up in the second half of last year. He is a piece of crap, and proved it when he bad-mouthed the city and organization that gave him a second chance.
Again, fuck him.
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Alex Cobb of the Rays is the most recent pitcher to take a hard line drive off the head. He was taken off on a stretcher but didn't ever lose consciousness and is said to only have suffered a mild concussion.
[video]http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=28049049[/video]
[video]http://wapc.mlb.com/play/?content_id=28049049[/video]
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Other than the obvious concern for his health, this is bad for the Rays. He was our 2nd best pitcher and most consistent all season. Since Moore's recent falloff, he's been our best.
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New York Mets Should Promote Wilmer Flores
COMMENTARY | Despite a dramatic victory on June 16th off the bat of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, the New York Mets' offense is awful. They rank among one of the worst in baseball. Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler is set to make his major league debut June 18th against the Atlanta Braves, but he won't help the position players hit. Matt Harvey's season is proof of that. To give the offense a jolt, they should promote Wilmer Flores right now and insert him into the lineup at second base.
During a Q&A with fans on June 15th at Citi Field, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Flores could get called up at any time. Frankly, I'm not sure what the organization is waiting for. Following their Father's Day victory, manager Terry Collins mentioned they'll be facing a few left-handed starting pitchers this week. Collins then said he needs another right-handed bat in the lineup. This means Daniel Murphy will likely slide back to second base, allowing either Josh Satin or Justin Turner to get some at-bats.
Instead of doing that, the Mets could easily insert Flores, a right-handed bat, into the lineup, and keep Daniel Murphy at first base. In a perfect world, I would like to see Murphy stay at his normal position on the diamond. However, if New York is willing to give Jordany Vadlespin a week of consistent playing time there, they should do the same for Flores.
While it hasn't been explicitly said, the Mets aren't enamored with Valdespin. He can be an exciting player at times, but if he's not a part of the organization's immediate future, why give him that precious playing time?
After a slow start in April, Flores has shown he can handle Triple-A pitching while playing for the Las Vegas 51s. The 21-year-old has played in 66 games (260 at-bats) in 2013, and is hitting .308/.349/.488 with seven home runs, and 52 RBIs. He's collected 80 hits overall, with 29 of them going for extra bases (22 doubles, two triples, seven homers). He's been even better in his last 10 games, hitting .390 with three homers, two doubles, and 12 RBIs.
As Ike Davis tries to find his swing in Triple-A, this is the perfect opportunity for the Mets to get a glimpse at what Flores could contribute in the future. When he first joined the organization in 2008, he drew comparisons to Miguel Cabrera. That comparison has since gone away, but he's still capable of hitting 15-20 home runs at the major league level, while being a solid overall hitter.
There are people who would like to see Flores walk more (16 walks in 260 at-bats), but that will come with more experience. He's been talked about for so long within the organization, it's easy to forget he's not even 22-years-old yet, with plenty of room to grow as a player.
Alderson and his front office executives have obviously taken note of what Flores has done with the bat in Triple-A, and right now is the time to showcase him at the big league level. At 25-39 on the season, there have been prolonged stretches when it's hard to watch the Mets. Promoting a player like Flores and immediately inserting him into the lineup would not only give a jolt to a struggling offense, but to a frustrated fan base as well.
Pitchers like Harvey and Wheeler have given fans a glimpse of the future on the mound, but the offense still needs a lot of work. If they're going to move Murphy from his normal position while Ike is in the minors, give Flores a shot. He's at least someone the organization is actually invested in moving forward.
Matt Musico's Mets opinion has been featured on MLB Trade Rumors, MetsBlog, Amazin' Avenue, Mets Merized Online, and Rising Apple. He currently serves as Executive Editor of MetsMinors.net.
COMMENTARY | Despite a dramatic victory on June 16th off the bat of Kirk Nieuwenhuis, the New York Mets' offense is awful. They rank among one of the worst in baseball. Top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler is set to make his major league debut June 18th against the Atlanta Braves, but he won't help the position players hit. Matt Harvey's season is proof of that. To give the offense a jolt, they should promote Wilmer Flores right now and insert him into the lineup at second base.
During a Q&A with fans on June 15th at Citi Field, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Flores could get called up at any time. Frankly, I'm not sure what the organization is waiting for. Following their Father's Day victory, manager Terry Collins mentioned they'll be facing a few left-handed starting pitchers this week. Collins then said he needs another right-handed bat in the lineup. This means Daniel Murphy will likely slide back to second base, allowing either Josh Satin or Justin Turner to get some at-bats.
Instead of doing that, the Mets could easily insert Flores, a right-handed bat, into the lineup, and keep Daniel Murphy at first base. In a perfect world, I would like to see Murphy stay at his normal position on the diamond. However, if New York is willing to give Jordany Vadlespin a week of consistent playing time there, they should do the same for Flores.
While it hasn't been explicitly said, the Mets aren't enamored with Valdespin. He can be an exciting player at times, but if he's not a part of the organization's immediate future, why give him that precious playing time?
After a slow start in April, Flores has shown he can handle Triple-A pitching while playing for the Las Vegas 51s. The 21-year-old has played in 66 games (260 at-bats) in 2013, and is hitting .308/.349/.488 with seven home runs, and 52 RBIs. He's collected 80 hits overall, with 29 of them going for extra bases (22 doubles, two triples, seven homers). He's been even better in his last 10 games, hitting .390 with three homers, two doubles, and 12 RBIs.
As Ike Davis tries to find his swing in Triple-A, this is the perfect opportunity for the Mets to get a glimpse at what Flores could contribute in the future. When he first joined the organization in 2008, he drew comparisons to Miguel Cabrera. That comparison has since gone away, but he's still capable of hitting 15-20 home runs at the major league level, while being a solid overall hitter.
There are people who would like to see Flores walk more (16 walks in 260 at-bats), but that will come with more experience. He's been talked about for so long within the organization, it's easy to forget he's not even 22-years-old yet, with plenty of room to grow as a player.
Alderson and his front office executives have obviously taken note of what Flores has done with the bat in Triple-A, and right now is the time to showcase him at the big league level. At 25-39 on the season, there have been prolonged stretches when it's hard to watch the Mets. Promoting a player like Flores and immediately inserting him into the lineup would not only give a jolt to a struggling offense, but to a frustrated fan base as well.
Pitchers like Harvey and Wheeler have given fans a glimpse of the future on the mound, but the offense still needs a lot of work. If they're going to move Murphy from his normal position while Ike is in the minors, give Flores a shot. He's at least someone the organization is actually invested in moving forward.
Matt Musico's Mets opinion has been featured on MLB Trade Rumors, MetsBlog, Amazin' Avenue, Mets Merized Online, and Rising Apple. He currently serves as Executive Editor of MetsMinors.net.