OT: Mets 2026 Season Thread

[Zak57]

Devin Williams back for the last week. Christian Scott to IL as corresponding move.

 

[Zak57]

Wow.

 

[Zak57]

Mets release.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Sure, why not. I don't think field managers make all that much difference anyway.

This is a vote of confidence not just in Green, but also in the coaching staff.

 

[Zak57]

Sure, why not. I don't think field managers make all that much difference anyway.

This is a vote of confidence not just in Green, but also in the coaching staff.

 

[T2Kplus20]

Mets gonna Mets.

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[Knight Shift]

Thank you for the free run, Nimmo. We miss you for your running hard down the first base line after a base on balls (BB!!!), but we have better outfielders now!

 

[Knight Shift]

Here's a question for the experts, and it is a fairly easy answer (once you know it). Who held the record previously?

 

[MadRU]

Mookie Wilson

 

[Toddwills00]

Andy Green extension is the final straw. I am now in the Fire Stearns camp.

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

Alvarez also sucks at challenging

He wastes all the challenges in the first couple innings and is usually wrong. There’s talent there, but he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. He’d be better off going to a team who can fix him.

 

[MadRU]

 

[Zak57]

Good move. Knows pitching really well supposedly.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Thank you for the free run, Nimmo. We miss you for your running hard down the first base line after a base on balls (BB!!!), but we have better outfielders now!

but we don't have a better 4th OF/DH...

And besides having the better younger OF, we also have a crappy 2B that we owe pretty much $30m a year to. Sorry- had to add that in hehe

 

[Knight Shift]

but we don't have a better 4th OF/DH...

And besides having the better younger OF, we also have a crappy 2B that we owe pretty much $30m a year to. Sorry- had to add that in hehe

I'm over Nimmo. Still suffering from Alonso withdrawal.

 

[yesrutgers01]

I'm over Nimmo. Still suffering from Alonso withdrawal.

I would be ok- with no Nimmo except they brought in a much more expensive player who sucks and justified getting rid of a starting OF with another OF that cost just as much- who sucked.

And yeah- as much as fans try and try to get past Alonso- it is getting harder every day when he is about to lead the AL in potentially HR and RBI and will be getting MVP votes...

 

[Doctor Worm]

but we don't have a better 4th OF/DH...

And besides having the better younger OF, we also have a crappy 2B that we owe pretty much $30m a year to. Sorry- had to add that in hehe

Some backstory on the Nimmo trade that I recall reading. This is from memory, but I think I have it right.

As you know, Nimmo had a no-trade clause which he had to waive. Cohen (pretty sure it was him and not Stearns, but could be mistaken) told Nimmo that if he returned as a Met, it would be primarily as a DH. Nimmo had no intention of accepting this role if he had a choice, which he did. This was a factor in his departure.

Another factor was conversations with senior management and with deGrom. They convinced him that Texas was all-in on winning now, there was no intent to rebuild.

Nimmo accepted $1M from the Mets to waive the no-trade.

 

[yesrutgers01]

Some backstory on the Nimmo trade that I recall reading. This is from memory, but I think I have it right.

As you know, Nimmo had a no-trade clause which he had to waive. Cohen (pretty sure it was him and not Stearns, but could be mistaken) told Nimmo that if he returned as a Met, it would be primarily as a DH. Nimmo had no intention of accepting this role if he had a choice, which he did. This was a factor in his departure.

Another factor was conversations with senior management and with deGrom. They convinced him that Texas was all-in on winning now, there was no intent to rebuild.

Nimmo accepted $1M from the Mets to waive the no-trade.

I never heard those details, but it makes sense...I really think Nimmo did love being here. I did hear about the conversation with deGrom and the Rangers on them being all in, which swayed Nimmo's decision...

I would have much rather they even just sent Nimmo off for prospects.

 

[Doctor Worm]

This is fascinating, at least to me. Rosenthal and Salmon are reporting that Falvey will have a "significant role" in team decisions. What does that mean? I guess we'll find out.

Falvey will likely be given some sort of Senior Advisor title. But advisor to whom? To Stearns, who could take or leave his input? Or maybe directly to Cohen, in which case his role might be less advisory and more oversight?

 

[Zak57]

Him and Stearns used to work together in Cleveland as well. Adding smart people to the room only helps. My guess is he's reporting to Stearns directly but we'll see.

 

[RUnotentertained]

Soto is a great hitter
Imagine if Mets had a big power hitter batting behind him providing protection

 

[RUnotentertained]

 

[Knight Shift]

Any Baty fans in the house?

 

[Doctor Worm]

Third time didn't work out quite so well.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Any Baty fans in the house?

I envision Baty in the same role next year - playing five different positions and getting 400 AB's, mostly against righties.

 

[Doctor Worm]

Trivia question from Gary C. The Colorado Rockies have now lost 100 games in four consecutive years. Who was the last team to do that?

Answer: The original New York Mets, from 1962 to 1965.

 

[RUforJERSEY]

I envision Baty in the same role next year - playing five different positions and getting 400 AB's, mostly against righties.

He needs to channel his talent. It's now or never. He has a believer in Andy Green.

 

[shields]

Got hot and still only hitting around 236.

 

[yesrutgers01]

He needs to channel his talent. It's now or never. He has a believer in Andy Green.

Baty actually has a beautiful swing. And when he connects- his HR's are usually crushed.

Hard to figure out what is missing for him. He may have put himself in a position where a number of teams may be very interested in him next year. But, I would rather keep him and move Vientos.

 

[Mr. Magoo1]

Baty actually has a beautiful swing. And when he connects- his HR's are usually crushed.

Hard to figure out what is missing for him. He may have put himself in a position where a number of teams may be very interested in him next year. But, I would rather keep him and move Vientos.

I hope they are both gone.

 

[BigEastPhil]

Sorry to see season coming to an end !

Since Green took over - the Mets have been playing entertaining and intelligent baseball !

If only Stearns had rightfully fired the clueless / leaderless Mendoza during the 12 game losing streak in April ……

Very happy Green accepted the managerial role.

He’s a terrific communicator and the players like and most importantly respect him and respond to him !

 

[yesrutgers01]

Sorry to see season coming to an end !

Since Green took over - the Mets have been playing entertaining and intelligent baseball !

If only Stearns had rightfully fired the clueless / leaderless Mendoza during the 12 game losing streak in April ……

Very happy Green accepted the managerial role.

He’s a terrific communicator and the players like and most importantly respect him and respond to him !

Agree- looks like Green may be a very good choice.

Looking forward to the following next year
Benge taking the next step and can easily be an all star next year. Ewing improving and his all out hustle. Lindor and Soto being healthy for the full year. Does Senga become a true lock down closer? McLean, Thorton, Scott

What sucks- that is a pretty crappy looking forward to list and looks like a .500 team at best.

What I am not looking forward to - Bichette not opting out. Semien anywhere near the field. Any other pitcher on the staff. Hoping Alvarez learns to play catcher. And anyone else currently on the roster. And how Stearns wants to move Lindor and all the rumors that will come out from anonymous sources about how he and his wife cause so many internal problems on this team.

But at least it looks like the Manager is solid.