Herrera and DJ Stewart promoted, Mason Williams DFA'd

[weams]

1 hour ago, Can_of_corn said:

Who's the backup CF?

Velasquez. 

[weams]

1 hour ago, jamalshw said:

With Herrera's promotion, it makes me wonder if Hanser is okay. Either way, I'd like to see what Herrera can do. Lets see everyone that may be an option for the utility positions next year.

No, he is not ok. Jammed knee. 

[HowAboutThat]

1 hour ago, MurphDogg said:

With Iglesias DH-ing and Valaika and Velazquez at second and short tonight, another infielder was needed.

Man if this team scores even one run tonight I’ll be surprised 

[MurphDogg]

3 minutes ago, Philip said:

Man if this team scores even one run tonight I’ll be surprised 

The Mets starter Ariel Jurado is making his Mets debut. He was 7-11 with a 5.81 ERA last year for the Rangers. 

[Sports Guy]

Sounds like Hays is still about 2 weeks away.  That sucks.

[HowAboutThat]

3 minutes ago, MurphDogg said:

The Mets starter Ariel Jurado is making his Mets debut. He was 7-11 with a 5.81 ERA last year for the Rangers. 

And we’re throwing out Valaika and Mullins, Velasquez and Ruiz. The other 4 guys may be fine, but that’s still empty spots in your lineup. I watched Jurado pitch in Texas...he’s going to be blazing against us....

I mean, he was lousy in Texas, which means that the stage is set for him to throw a No-Hitter.

Edited September 1, 2020 by Philip

[oriole]

50 minutes ago, Philip said:

I agree But we have to give Stewart a chance to prove that he’s not a wasted pic. At the moment, I don’t think it’s looking good, but that’s why you got to give him a chance.

Yeah, I agree with you. I’m not feeling great about Stewart obviously. He doesn’t seem to do anything particularly well. But he does deserve a good look so I guess I will retract my comment in that sense. I like to see at least average defense out of every player and Stewart doesn’t seem to hit or defend well. At least Williams could play the field a bit. 

[wildcard]

Back up CF - Velazquez

Player in trouble - Ruiz.   Herrera may be here because Alberto hurt his knee but if Herrera hits when Alberto is back Ruiz could be pushed to backup defensive 3B.    Bother Alberto and Herrera can play 2B and 3B.  Ruiz better start hitting.

DJ Stewart - I don't know where he gets his at bats.  With 31 games in 31 days they will need to rest Santander and Mountcastle but both are regulars.   That leaves Stewart with a couple of starts a week in the OF corners and PHing duty.   Not many at bats.  

People say don't pay attention to SSS.   Mason Williams got 11 at bats in 7 games.  He didn't hit.  He didn't get good jumps in the OF.  And he is DFA'd.  Sometimes a few chances are all that a player gets.

[MurphDogg]

3 hours ago, Philip said:

And we’re throwing out Valaika and Mullins, Velasquez and Ruiz. The other 4 guys may be fine, but that’s still empty spots in your lineup. I watched Jurado pitch in Texas...he’s going to be blazing against us....

I mean, he was lousy in Texas, which means that the stage is set for him to throw a No-Hitter.

Nailed it as always.

[Tony-OH]

4 hours ago, section18 said:

They made my day. I am a  Herrera fan and felt he should have been on the opening day roster. Much better than Velasquez.who can't hit.

Velasquez can play SS and CF, something Herrera can not. 

[HowAboutThat]

1 hour ago, MurphDogg said:

Nailed it as always.

want my stock tips??

[Roll Tide]

On 9/1/2020 at 4:44 PM, section18 said:

They made my day. I am a  Herrera fan and felt he should have been on the opening day roster. Much better than Velasquez.who can't hit.

You know ..l I tend to agree here. Herrera has hit in all of his stints in the minor. He’s gotten 2 @ 30 game stints early and 100 ABs in 2018 over 57 games. So he obviously wasn’t playing regularly. 

 

[Roll Tide]

On 9/1/2020 at 8:50 PM, Tony-OH said:

Velasquez can play SS and CF, something Herrera can not. 

A high schooler can hit major league pitching as good as Velásquez. Ok I exaggerate... but some probably can. 

[Aristotelian]

Not a huge loss but I am disappointed they didn't give Williams more of a chance. I guess they are starting to believe in Mullins as a 4th OF. Is this an indication Hays is expected back soon? 

[interloper]

On 9/1/2020 at 3:51 PM, Can_of_corn said:

Who's the backup CF?

Velazquez.