Im Coming Home wrote:I really don't like Syndergaard for Game 7.. he's not a bad pitcher by any means but he's the youngest of our 3 aces and I just don't trust him yet.
I think Degrom or Harvey should get the potential Game 7..
HarthorneWingo wrote:So, what do we do with Clippard?
nykballa2k4 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:So, what do we do with Clippard?
Let him dominate? Clip has been an elite set up man for a LONG time. One down series isn't going to sway my confidence in him.
HarthorneWingo wrote:nykballa2k4 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:So, what do we do with Clippard?
Let him dominate? Clip has been an elite set up man for a LONG time. One down series isn't going to sway my confidence in him.
It wasn't just that series. He was pretty bad in September. 13 innings, 10 earned runs. And he's been horrible in the post season.
nykballa2k4 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:nykballa2k4 wrote:
Let him dominate? Clip has been an elite set up man for a LONG time. One down series isn't going to sway my confidence in him.
It wasn't just that series. He was pretty bad in September. 13 innings, 10 earned runs. And he's been horrible in the post season.
His career and the majority of this season speaks to his abilities.
I don't know what it was in his career that made him successful, but I can say that pitchers very often rely on a good relationship with their catchers. Perhaps his issue with the Mets is chemistry related? Whatever the reason, his stuff is the same, no signs of injury and after finishing his inning, even with the HR, his confidence and comfort has to be improving. One characteristic of our pitching staff, and team really, is the ability to rise to the occasion. Every time DeGrom or Harvey see the next man up in the pen, they finish out. Clips will be alright and we can have faith in a 7 inning game.
Moose wrote:nykballa2k4 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:
It wasn't just that series. He was pretty bad in September. 13 innings, 10 earned runs. And he's been horrible in the post season.
His career and the majority of this season speaks to his abilities.
I don't know what it was in his career that made him successful, but I can say that pitchers very often rely on a good relationship with their catchers. Perhaps his issue with the Mets is chemistry related? Whatever the reason, his stuff is the same, no signs of injury and after finishing his inning, even with the HR, his confidence and comfort has to be improving. One characteristic of our pitching staff, and team really, is the ability to rise to the occasion. Every time DeGrom or Harvey see the next man up in the pen, they finish out. Clips will be alright and we can have faith in a 7 inning game.
I have no dog in this fight. Clippard hasn't been the same even before joining the Mets. His underlining numbers, as well as some of the usual ones (BB/9) will tell you that. His fastball isn't as good as it once was. I also question his command because his HR/9 has doubled compared to last season.
Jose7© wrote:Conforto must play all games. He's been hitting ropes all post season long despite results not showing statistically.
And I agree letting Lagares playing CF, he's been solid at the plate as well.
mpharris36 wrote:I hope Lagares is playing in CF these first two games. The royals put the ball in play and we need our best defensive OF in there.
What Kelly Johnson can provide at the plate is not enough to consider we would be getting better defensive CF in Lagares and improving our LF defense with Cespedes.
Let Conforto DH.
KC has a very big OF and we should have Lagares playing in my opinion. I actually think its a no brainer.
HarthorneWingo wrote:Moose wrote:nykballa2k4 wrote:
His career and the majority of this season speaks to his abilities.
I don't know what it was in his career that made him successful, but I can say that pitchers very often rely on a good relationship with their catchers. Perhaps his issue with the Mets is chemistry related? Whatever the reason, his stuff is the same, no signs of injury and after finishing his inning, even with the HR, his confidence and comfort has to be improving. One characteristic of our pitching staff, and team really, is the ability to rise to the occasion. Every time DeGrom or Harvey see the next man up in the pen, they finish out. Clips will be alright and we can have faith in a 7 inning game.
I have no dog in this fight. Clippard hasn't been the same even before joining the Mets. His underlining numbers, as well as some of the usual ones (BB/9) will tell you that. His fastball isn't as good as it once was. I also question his command because his HR/9 has doubled compared to last season.
Actually, he was great for us from the trade deadline when we acquired him until September. Check out his game logs from baseball-reference.
I just think, notwithstanding his excellent career numbers, he's not pitching well right now. I don't know if it's fatigue or mechanics or a mild injury, but he's not the same right now.
Moose wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:Moose wrote:
I have no dog in this fight. Clippard hasn't been the same even before joining the Mets. His underlining numbers, as well as some of the usual ones (BB/9) will tell you that. His fastball isn't as good as it once was. I also question his command because his HR/9 has doubled compared to last season.
Actually, he was great for us from the trade deadline when we acquired him until September. Check out his game logs from baseball-reference.
I just think, notwithstanding his excellent career numbers, he's not pitching well right now. I don't know if it's fatigue or mechanics or a mild injury, but he's not the same right now.
I watched a good amount of his outings since the beginning this season and he has been skating on thin ice and has been very fortunate this year. I feel like his high BB/9, HR/9, FIP, xFIP, and lessened K-rate, as well as GB% all back that up.
HarthorneWingo wrote:mpharris36 wrote:I hope Lagares is playing in CF these first two games. The royals put the ball in play and we need our best defensive OF in there.
What Kelly Johnson can provide at the plate is not enough to consider we would be getting better defensive CF in Lagares and improving our LF defense with Cespedes.
Let Conforto DH.
KC has a very big OF and we should have Lagares playing in my opinion. I actually think its a no brainer.
Lagares is playing CF in KC.
mpharris36 wrote:HarthorneWingo wrote:mpharris36 wrote:I hope Lagares is playing in CF these first two games. The royals put the ball in play and we need our best defensive OF in there.
What Kelly Johnson can provide at the plate is not enough to consider we would be getting better defensive CF in Lagares and improving our LF defense with Cespedes.
Let Conforto DH.
KC has a very big OF and we should have Lagares playing in my opinion. I actually think its a no brainer.
Lagares is playing CF in KC.
Collins just said Kelly Johnson will DH game 1. So that means Lagares will just be a defensive replacement.
I would prefer Lagares in the OF. But I guess I understand early in the game getting KJ an at bat or 2 to try to get the early lead and then go with lagares in the OF later.