The #Jets are on a collision course with needing a new GM/HC in 11 months, after the current GM/HC spend $100m+ in cap and use 4 top 45 picks.
All for the next GM/HC to probably want a different direction. What a mess.
There's plenty of time and an entire off-season for this take to evolve, but so far Aaron Glenn isn't giving off the vibe of a coach that's learning from his rookie season. #Jets
I think after the flurry of moves in the past couple of days, the #Mets are mostly done. But if they were going to add, I would:
- Get another LF option to go into camp with
- Bring in another arm to compete for the last couple of bullpen spots (probably two or three spots available)
NEW BLEAV in #Mets POD with @jfmckessy.bsky.social:
- The Mets were quite busy yesterday
- Thoughts on adding Luis Robert + Freddy Peralta
WATCH:
youtu.be/aO4UUIvc57A?...
It was a lot to give up (two top-100 prospects) but Freddy Peralta is an ACE that isn't normally available.
The #Mets are a much better team than last year, and this is why you let the whole offseason play out.
My guess is the bench looks something like: Torrens/Taylor/Mauricio/TBD.
That could be Vientos. Could be a lefty bat they had.
I think ideally they would like Benge to get SOME time in Syracuse, unless he absolutely CRUSHES in spring.
Could also flip Baty and Robert in the lineup if you want.
That top 4 feels pretty set in stone, with the bottom group being some combination of matchup proofing/whoever is hot at the top getting more AB's.
My guess at the #Mets lineup post-Robert trade:
Lindor SS
Soto RF
Bichette 3B
Polanco 1B
Robert CF
Alvarez C
Baty LF
Vientos DH
Semien 2B
Obviously still some movement could happen with Bellinger to shift things around, or Benge could still factor in here.
NEW Bleav In #Mets PODCAST w/ @jfmckessy.bsky.social:
- Recapping Series W's against the Dodgers & White Sox (and what could have been)
- Griffin Canning's struggles
- Torrens/Alvarez & Baty/Vientos positional battles
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WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwci...
Unfortunately, #Mets deserve to lose this one when they hold the Dodgers to ZERO in the 10th, 11th and 12th and don't score themselves.
Game 50 #Mets thoughts:
- New lineup
- Marte shouldn't be hitting 2nd
- BRETT BATY
- Those first 4 innings from Megill were electric
- Brazoban might be the Mets best reliever
- Asking Acuna to bunt was stupid
- The #Knicks collapse is worse than anything the Mets have done in the last week
Game 49 #Mets thoughts:
- OOF
- How do they not take advantage of Buehler getting tossed?
- Holmes 5 HR may be the start of something concerning
- The at-bats were just lifeless
- While I worry about doing too much, I wonder if we start to see lineup tinkering
I mean, after Buehler gets tossed, you kinda HAVE to win this game now. #Mets
That Nimmo play is one of those plays we look back on if the #Mets start to get hot in this game.
Game 48 #Mets Thoughts:
- That was the best nine the Mets have offensively, and they just can't get the big hit
- The Soto discourse is already tiresome
- Senga battled to give the team a chance
- Alonso is just thinking too much right now
- Team just isn't crisp rn (we FORGOT the Pitch Com!?)
Game 47 #Mets thoughts:
- This team has ZERO margin for error right now
- Baty should probably be the 3B with Vientos at DH
- Just hate to lose this series when Judge is quiet by his standards
- Pete has started to struggle
- Team does have the right medicine to fix this: Senga going tomorrow
Game 46 #Mets Thoughts:
- A gritty, team win
- This bullpen continues to be awesome
- Is Edwin Diaz, back?
- Defense wins championships
- These games have been a lot of fun, energy wise
- Offense still is a worry
Game 45 #Mets Thoughts:
- I'm good on the Tylor Megill Experience
- I loved Soto's composure tonight
- Give me all the games with this type of energy
- Bats have been cold since the Cubs series
- Good to force NYY to use Weaver in the 9th
- It might be time to have a Marte conversation
NEW Bleav In #Mets POD
Breaking down the two series against NL Central foes. Tylor Megill's May struggles. And previewing the Yankees series.
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Game 44 #Mets Thoughts:
- Another rain start for Clay Holmes
- He wasn't sharp tonight (2 HR's)
- Not sharp across the board (Azocar caught at 1B, Pete trying to stretch a 2B)
- Hey, good idea to use this for CF reps for Acuna
- For all the scrappy the last two days, none left in the tank tonight
Couple takeaways from David Stearns meeting with the #Mets media:
- Not surprising that he mentioned defense as an area of improvement
- Continues to downplay the timetable on Mauricio
- Really good answer about the noise that at-bats w/RISP can be on a day-to-day basis
It's just a leaked version that hasn't been confirmed, but the NFL putting Jets/Steelers Week 1 is some great soap opera/WWE booking there.
Game 43 #Mets Thoughts:
- The Ghost Fork, that is all
- Brandon Nimmo, defensive wizard in LF
- A very weird Lindor night
- BRETT BATY IS ON FIRE
- Why did Vientos keep playing with that glove?
- Yup, Ryne Stanek is BACK
- The Mets win two straight scrappy games, love to see it
Game 42 #Mets Thoughts:
- David Peterson didn't have the blowup inning
- Paul Skenes wasn't at his best, and was still difficult to crack
- Saw Lindor/Soto/Alonso magic there in the 9th; that was fun
- Won with the B-level relievers (and Nunez in the 8th!)
- Just a scrappy win
This is why it was foolish to freak out over Baty sitting yesterday.
When the Mets have a GB pitcher on the mound, it's going to open up pathways for Vientos/McNeil/Baty/Acuna to ALL play.
Imagine doubting David Stearns.
Glenn always made the most season to me for the #Jets.
1) Former player w/ team
2) Culture guy
3) Was everything the fans thought they wanted with a Rex return
Just made too much sense.
Yeah, this does feel a little spoiled child take after the #Mets signed Juan Soto.
It just feels like they still have too many ? on their roster for a team that was two wins away from the WS last year.
Not calling that timeout after hitting the first play wasted their ability to have two more plays at the end. Just awful clock management.
I need today's performance to be the official end of the 'Bring Aaron Rodgers back' campaign. #Jets