Mets (Holmes) vs Red Sox (Buehler): 5/20/25, 6:45pm

[illinoisredsox]

7 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

The greatest hitter in the history of the game actually loved fly fishing more.

Not too many knights of the keyboard in those trout streams.

[vegasbob]

I saw nothing in that 1 inning stint ( scoreless due to big D plays) from Whitlock that would encourage me to bring him in a key late inning situation.

[vegasbob]

Wong will have problems getting back into  even a 50-50 catching duo.  More like 25-75 in favor of Narvaez.

[FredLynn]

5 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Wong will have problems getting back into  even a 50-50 catching duo.  More like 25-75 in favor of Narvaez.

Narvaez was a Yankee. I hold that against him.

[vegasbob]

Campbell is looking clueless at bat.  Rafaela looks better than KC.  He may find himself back at Woo before July if he can't figure it out.

AB's look very tentative,  jumps at most pitches, not swinging hard or taking much .

[moonslav59]

21 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

Narvaez has been a positive surprise.

He had a decent OBP in the minors and a little power, but the word was he was glove-only.

It looks like Wong is the #2 for sure.

[iortiz]

The biggest surprise thus far has been Narvaez and is not even close. 

[iortiz]

Not sure how they let these umps call the game man. It’s simply atrocious. Calling a strike not even close the zone and earlier a ball in the zone. Simply annoying. 

[Jasonbay44]

4 minutes ago, iortiz said:

Not sure how they let these umps call the game man. It’s simply atrocious. Calling a strike not even close the zone and earlier a ball in the zone. Simply annoying. 

I mean it’s Laz Diaz crew. He’s a s***** umpire and his arm of idiots also suck. They should be the poster boys for robo umps

[Jasonbay44]

Outstanding job by Justin Slaten tonight 

[notin]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

This is the last year on Skenes' contract, but the Sox have the funds to extend his contract. Skenes is one of the top starters in MLB 

Skenes isn’t arbitration eligible until after the 2026 season and isn’t a free agent until after the 2029 season…

[Jasonbay44]

1 minute ago, notin said:

Skenes isn’t arbitration eligible until after the 2026 season and isn’t a free agent until after the 2029 season…

Yeah there is no way he should be on the block, but it is the Pirates… 

[iortiz]

5 minutes ago, notin said:

Skenes isn’t arbitration eligible until after the 2026 season and isn’t a free agent until after the 2029 season…

He just debuted last year, didn’t he?

if he is not the center piece to rebuild the pirates I don't know who is. He should be locked in ala Crochet. He’s the real deal. 

[Jasonbay44]

Aroldis Chapman has been absolutely dominant 

[FredLynn]

THAT is how to play the game 

[iortiz]

Seems like the BP is finally coming around but I still don’t see Whitlock as he was supposed to be. 

[iortiz]

Just now, Jasonbay44 said:

Aroldis Chapman has been absolutely dominant 

Probably he and Narvaez are the greatest surprises this year. 

[notin]

2 minutes ago, Jasonbay44 said:

Aroldis Chapman has been absolutely dominant 

Last two nights: 13 pitches, 2 saves…

[vegasbob]

Ramon Vazquez's managing of the Red Sox over the past 2 games is nothing short of fantastic.  

A winning streak,  a shutout,  undefeated as acting manager, really good job, Ramon.

[vegasbob]

The BP's performances the 2 wins vs the METS has been spectacular.  Especially after Buehler got wasted by a  really bad umpire

[Larry Cook]

That was a whale of a game 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Excellent job by the BP 

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

Another day off for Ferris Buehler.

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

43 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Campbell is looking clueless at bat.  Rafaela looks better than KC.  He may find himself back at Woo before July if he can't figure it out.

AB's look very tentative,  jumps at most pitches, not swinging hard or taking much .

 

3 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

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[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

8 minutes ago, vegasbob said:

Ramon Vazquez's managing of the Red Sox over the past 2 games is nothing short of fantastic.  

A winning streak,  a shutout,  undefeated as acting manager, really good job, Ramon.

I'm pretty sure Cora was calling the shots from the clubhouse.

[Maxbialystock]

2 hours ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

If Paul Skenes could be up for trade this season, which is highly likely, should the Sox go after him?

Would you be Okay with Mayer and Anthony being part of the trade?

Probably not, but Skenes youth and two very good seasons make him pretty valuable.  And the Sox aren't knee deep in quality starters.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

I see a new hitting coach in the Mets future.

[Maxbialystock]

1 hour ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

If someone did fall off the Wall, Duran would simply throw that person to 2nd base.

Classic.  

[SPLENDIDSPLINTER]

3 minutes ago, Maxbialystock said:

Probably not, but Skenes youth and two very good seasons make him pretty valuable.  And the Sox aren't knee deep in quality starters.  

They're not even ankle deep.

[Maxbialystock]

5 minutes ago, SPLENDIDSPLINTER said:

I'm pretty sure Cora was calling the shots from the clubhouse.

Probably.  I think his rage at the ump was honest, but I think he also likes to give Vazquez opportunities to show what he can do.