SinceThe70s

I wasn't suggesting we cut and run with Familia, just my impression that since the WS he hasn't seemed as good as he was and it's something I'm keeping an eye on. I'm not a stats guy, but I took a look after you pointed out his 2016 saves. Here's his save percentage the past few years (saves vs. save opportunities): 2015: 43/48 (90%) 2016: 51/56 (91%) 2017: 6/7 (86%) 2018: 13/17 (77%) Looking just at blown saves you're right about 2016 but he's below par this year. In fairness I'd throw out this year as being a good indicator since it's a small sample, but it is cause for concern Looking at some other stats (ERA/Avg/WHIP) indicates that he hasn't been as good: 2015: 1.85/.207/1.00 2016: 2.55/.220/1.21 2017: 4.38/.231/1.46 2018: 2.35/.212/1.13 It wouldn't surprise me if there are stats that show something different, that's always a pitfall of relying solely on stats IMO, but maybe what's happening is he's getting the saves but their more stressful.

Seems like he hasn't been the same since the World Series.

I seriously doubt he'd do that. I read recently that they plan on playing Dominic Smith in the outfield a few times a week. Speculation was to make room for Alonso at first.

First off, thanks. So I got back from the 6th grade concert tonight around 8 and saw a text from my friend complaining about Reyes and his .132 batting average. I shot him down asking how many at bats and making the point he's the 25th man and no more than an insurance policy for Rosario. Then I saw the game highlights and one of his two errors. He has never shown a feel for third base and they obviously have no trust in him in the outfield. And you're right about no risk clearing waivers. Plus they've started Guillorme over Reyes against righties. I owe my friend an apology.

I was thinking William Devane. Maybe, maybe not but one thing is clear to me. Whoever it looks like pees standing up.

Some thoughts on Bautista: - he's a player I've disliked from afar for awhile. I only know what I've seen and heard from highlights and headlines but he seems like a jerk - he did nothing with the Braves - Flores has shown consistently that he is not an every day player. He crushes lefties but is a liability in the field. - Bautista's redeeming qualities are that he bats right and plays LF and 3B and he used to be a power hitter Conclusion: I'm worried about the Cespedes injury and to a lesser extent Frazier's. This looks like a low risk attempt to catch lightning in a bottle...with a low probability of success.

I agree about instant reply...but only up to a point. I just want them to be able to correct the obvious mistake. The rest just takes away from the game for me. 100% agree on balls and strikes and the human aspect of umping.

For the most part I won't see a band in the summer unless its outside. Going to Magpie Salute and Gov't Mule at Jones Beach. Mule is doing a Pink Floyd set. Wish You Were Here doing a normal set. Maybe see Umphreys at the Great South Bay music fest a few days later.

Do you REALLY believe that an NHL expansion teams success has any relevance to what happened at that school today?

Maybe Sarah Purcell and Skip Stephenson can help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_People

Lagares out for the year with a toe injury. Looks like the free fall continues.

Great point. The human side...I like it, could be a factor. I had no idea about Frazier. All too often we look at these players as faceless automatons. The analytic geeks are probably good at the long term trends and probabilities but short term a managers judgement is equally important IMO. But I still want more HR's from Bruce

Jay Bruce needs to go a run. Can't will it to happen but as my Dad would've said: He's due.

Very cool. I heard nothing but Yanny in the original. Check out this link where they play it at different pitches: https://www.cnn.com/videos/cnnmoney/2018/05/16/laurel-yanny-pitch-zw-orig.cnn My wife, son and I just listened to the different pitches. My son heard nothing but Yanny the whole time. My wife and I heard both depending on the pitch. But for the most part she heard Laurel when I heard Yanny.

I'm not an X's and O's guy, but I also remember the delayed hand-offs (counters?) that always seemed to work.

I remember Flutie tossing him a lateral downfield for some extra yardage at my first ever game at the Ralph. BTW, not sure if it was mentioned but Happy Birthday Thurman! I found out earlier today that he and my eldest son were both born on May 16.

IMO Torre's greatest skill as a manager with the Yankees was his ability to manage the clubhouse (and press) not the game. Always hard to find the line between a good/bad manager and the talent he's working with. The talent that's been handed to Boone is remarkable but I give him credit for weathering a slow start in a hyper-critical market. And at this point it's hard to argue with anything Cashman does with the team. BTW, I hate the Yankees, they are no fun to watch for me. Lets Go Mets!

Jimmy Johnson begs to differ. Which isn't to say I'm advocating that style. The problem with Rex wasn't his mouth, it was his inability to back it up (i.e. - coach). McD is boring and sticks to the script. Doesn't bother me as long as he's getting as much as possible out of the team.

The Von Miller penalty was a big break for sure, made it that much easier to close the game out, but game changer? As I recall there were some questionable calls against the Bills in the first half. Siemien's interceptions were the game changers that day IMO. The difference last year was getting in with only 9 wins. Right off the bat that takes some degree of good fortune. And it was capped off by Dalton to Boyd.

Fun fact: Marcus Stroman and Steven Matz once squared off in a high school game that ended 1-0. Too bad we're not getting a rematch. https://www.mlb.com/news/steven-matz-marcus-stroman-met-in-high-school/c-153594540 https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/the-day-steven-matz-faced-marcus-stroman-in-high-school-1.10942420

Adapted for the Mets: ---- after a good start the Jays Mets are in meltdown last week starter Stroman Harvey went to the DL Reds and closer Osuna was arrested on a domestic assault charge the Mets managed to bat out of order. they sleepwalked a no-hitter through the last three weeks, still a great effort by Paxton, and deGrom hyper-extended his elbow batting a few hours after days before Osuna burst on the news the lineup kerfuffle. Pillar Nobody is on a roll at the plate, youngsters are doing okay, Morales Vargas is a pathetic bust out there with the Yankees and Red Sox Braves and Phillies (?!?!?) balling its looking grim, some really good not much in the way of prospects to call up and move Donaldson anyone with a pulse out of here at the trade deadline so the cheap owners can save money are the hopes expectation Kinda boilerplate for locals, but anything else? ---- May the worst team lose!

Shout out to Promo for The Breeders! Had not listened to them since Cannonball. New album has some great music. Thanks.

I hope you're wrong but I think you're right. Might give you the opportunity to post in row_33's "Always something new to see" baseball thread. Pretty sure he's a Blue Jays fan.

WRT D. Smith, you're more dialed in to the minors than I am. But my understanding was that he wasn't projected as a power hitter. My thoughts on him are superficial. When he came up last year I took one look at his face and saw an out of condition young player. To me he looked like a guy that needed a nap. Today I saw a more conditioned player. I'll remain skeptical but hopeful. Today its arrow up for me.

Huge. Conforto may be breaking out. And despite only 5 innings pitched, Matz pitched well. SNY just showed 5th inning replays. Mets blew a DP ball, old man A-Gon couldn't get to a pop foul and Matz was behind 3-0 on Santana with the bases loaded. 0 runs scored. That set the stage for later.