In this episode of Mets Matters, we discuss the injury to Rafael Montero and what the implications of that are. We also debate whether or not the Mets should go with an eight-man bullpen or a five-man bench and then discuss the Opening Day rotation and the potential of the “Fab Five.” To end off the show, we give our predictions for the 2018 season and our hot...
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Tim Britton of The Athletic brings up an interesting talking point about the Mets bullpen. At least one of Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman are expected to start the season in the bullpen. However, maybe it would be best if it is not as a strict one-inning reliever. Brian Bannister brings up an interesting idea for how relievers need to be used: “I think the equilibrium is going to come where you...
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Michael Conforto participated in a minor league game today and gave us a reason to think he will be back with this team sooner rather than later. Conforto hit two home runs with both being off left-handers. The first came off Mets top prospect David Peterson and the second came off Daniel Zamora, who was acquired in the Josh Smoker trade with Pittsburgh. The 25-year old says he is...
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The Mets are likely set to go with an eight-man bullpen to start the 2018 season. Based on merit, there are two pitchers that do not deserve to join the others on Opening Day: Hansel Robles and Rafael Montero. Robles is a lot less complicated than the latter, mostly because the Mets do actually have the option to send him to the minors. The 27-year old has been abysmal this spring, allowing 12...
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According to the Mets on Twitter, left-hander Jason Vargas was examined by doctors at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Sunday. The doctors recommended surgery on his right hand to remove the fractured hamate bone which he sustained in a minor league game several days ago. The surgery will occur Tuesday, after which he will return to his throwing progression approximately five days...
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