Post by Commissioner Erick on Sept 27, 2017 20:47:33 GMT -5
New York Mets (77-40) @ New York Yankees (64-53)
NYM: Matt Harvey (7-5, 3.29)
NYY: Trevor Bauer (3-0, 2.80)
New York fans are subject to a treat as both participants in this year's Subway Series have the playoffs in their sights. It's a great pitching matchup too as Trevor Bauer and the New York Yankees take on Matt Harvey and the New York Mets.
With so many starters injured, and players acquired to fill in for those starters injured, the Yankees made a move after the All-Star Break to acquire Trevor Bauer. Bauer had been acquired by Miami in the Giancarlo Stanton trade, but with the Marlins committed to a youth movement, Miami was able to get a pair of low level prospects to pay for Bauer to pitch in New York.
Bauer was having a decent season in Miami that many believed was smoke and mirrors. His ERA was under 4, but he was walking a fair amount, striking out nobody, and giving up home runs. Greg Masceri took a chance on him, and he's been great in New York. Bauer has a 2.80 ERA in five starts with the Yankees, including walking one and striking out 11 Blue Jays in a six-inning, one-run affair his last time out.
Bauer faced the Mets twice when he was with Miami, and put up some bizarre stat lines. In his first start he only walked one and struck out one over 6 innings, allowing three runs. In his second start, he walked three, struck out only two, and allowed one unearned run—and no hits—in 7 innings. Bauer has pitched to contact against the Mets and largely had decent results.
Bauer has helped lead the best run-prevention team in the American League, but one member of their standout bullpen is struggling. All-Star Jonathan Holder got a win on the last day of August to improve to 9-1 with a 2.04 ERA. He struck out Giancarlo Stanton on August 5th to drop the ERA down to 2.02. Since then, in a series in Toronto, he worked 2 innings and allowed four runs, taking two losses in the process. Six of the 16 earned runs he's allowed have come against Toronto, so he's been fine against the rest of the league. He hasn't worked since Thursday, though, so he'll be well-rested to take on Mets' hitters.
The Mets have been remarkably healthy this year, a huge reason for their 77-40 record. They may get even healthy as Lucas Duda is due off the DL soon. He may begin a rehab assignment or go straight back into the fray. Duda wasn't having a spectacular year, but 13 home runs and an .849 OPS is dangerous. Without him, the Mets have gone to prospect Dom Smith and Smith has struggled. His OPS is .589 with a .209 average. Smith was rushed from Double A to the majors basically, and can use some time to marinate at Triple-A.
With Duda, the Mets have eight regulars with double-digit home runs, as the Mets lead the league in long balls. Yoenis Cespedes has been electric in that regard. Cespedes has 31 home runs so far, second in the National League. He hits behind Michael Conforto, who is third in isolated power (Cespedes is fifth). This says the Mets have some sluggers in the middle of their lineup. Each was an All-Star, and rightly deserved with the power they provide.
Aside from Duda, the Mets may be getting Jerry Blevins back soon. Blevins has a 2.13 ERA in 38 innings, but has missed six weeks with a creaky elbow. With 49 strikeouts, he's been worth 1.0 WAR, which is a lot for a relief pitcher. The Mets have the second best ERA in the National League, meaning should the game be decided late, it may take awhile for a run to score with these pens.
The Mets will counter Bauer with The Dark Knight, Matt Harvey. Harvey's 3.29 ERA makes him the team's number-two starter, which is a luxury of riches. He's held righties to a .219 average and a .602 OPS, so the righty-laden Yankees may be in for a long night.
Questions for the GM's:
For Nigel Laverick. What is the status of your injured players. Will they play today?
Dom Smith may have been rushed to the big leagues. Do you feel like you made the right decision letting him get all those at bats in the bigs?
You've been playing more Jose Reyes at third over David Wright. What prompted the change?
Bonus question. Why do you feel Dick Scott is worth the extension you gave him?
For Greg Masceri, Daniel Robertson has been starting at shortstop over Ronald Torreyes recently. Why make that switch.
Trevor Bauer has been great for you. Talk about how that deal was consummated. What went into choosing Bauer and the prospect you gave up?
Aaron Frazier, in his first week as a big leaguer, had only a .130 average, but he did have two home runs. What makes you feel like he's ready?
NYM: Matt Harvey (7-5, 3.29)
NYY: Trevor Bauer (3-0, 2.80)
New York fans are subject to a treat as both participants in this year's Subway Series have the playoffs in their sights. It's a great pitching matchup too as Trevor Bauer and the New York Yankees take on Matt Harvey and the New York Mets.
With so many starters injured, and players acquired to fill in for those starters injured, the Yankees made a move after the All-Star Break to acquire Trevor Bauer. Bauer had been acquired by Miami in the Giancarlo Stanton trade, but with the Marlins committed to a youth movement, Miami was able to get a pair of low level prospects to pay for Bauer to pitch in New York.
Bauer was having a decent season in Miami that many believed was smoke and mirrors. His ERA was under 4, but he was walking a fair amount, striking out nobody, and giving up home runs. Greg Masceri took a chance on him, and he's been great in New York. Bauer has a 2.80 ERA in five starts with the Yankees, including walking one and striking out 11 Blue Jays in a six-inning, one-run affair his last time out.
Bauer faced the Mets twice when he was with Miami, and put up some bizarre stat lines. In his first start he only walked one and struck out one over 6 innings, allowing three runs. In his second start, he walked three, struck out only two, and allowed one unearned run—and no hits—in 7 innings. Bauer has pitched to contact against the Mets and largely had decent results.
Bauer has helped lead the best run-prevention team in the American League, but one member of their standout bullpen is struggling. All-Star Jonathan Holder got a win on the last day of August to improve to 9-1 with a 2.04 ERA. He struck out Giancarlo Stanton on August 5th to drop the ERA down to 2.02. Since then, in a series in Toronto, he worked 2 innings and allowed four runs, taking two losses in the process. Six of the 16 earned runs he's allowed have come against Toronto, so he's been fine against the rest of the league. He hasn't worked since Thursday, though, so he'll be well-rested to take on Mets' hitters.
The Mets have been remarkably healthy this year, a huge reason for their 77-40 record. They may get even healthy as Lucas Duda is due off the DL soon. He may begin a rehab assignment or go straight back into the fray. Duda wasn't having a spectacular year, but 13 home runs and an .849 OPS is dangerous. Without him, the Mets have gone to prospect Dom Smith and Smith has struggled. His OPS is .589 with a .209 average. Smith was rushed from Double A to the majors basically, and can use some time to marinate at Triple-A.
With Duda, the Mets have eight regulars with double-digit home runs, as the Mets lead the league in long balls. Yoenis Cespedes has been electric in that regard. Cespedes has 31 home runs so far, second in the National League. He hits behind Michael Conforto, who is third in isolated power (Cespedes is fifth). This says the Mets have some sluggers in the middle of their lineup. Each was an All-Star, and rightly deserved with the power they provide.
Aside from Duda, the Mets may be getting Jerry Blevins back soon. Blevins has a 2.13 ERA in 38 innings, but has missed six weeks with a creaky elbow. With 49 strikeouts, he's been worth 1.0 WAR, which is a lot for a relief pitcher. The Mets have the second best ERA in the National League, meaning should the game be decided late, it may take awhile for a run to score with these pens.
The Mets will counter Bauer with The Dark Knight, Matt Harvey. Harvey's 3.29 ERA makes him the team's number-two starter, which is a luxury of riches. He's held righties to a .219 average and a .602 OPS, so the righty-laden Yankees may be in for a long night.
Questions for the GM's:
For Nigel Laverick. What is the status of your injured players. Will they play today?
Dom Smith may have been rushed to the big leagues. Do you feel like you made the right decision letting him get all those at bats in the bigs?
You've been playing more Jose Reyes at third over David Wright. What prompted the change?
Bonus question. Why do you feel Dick Scott is worth the extension you gave him?
For Greg Masceri, Daniel Robertson has been starting at shortstop over Ronald Torreyes recently. Why make that switch.
Trevor Bauer has been great for you. Talk about how that deal was consummated. What went into choosing Bauer and the prospect you gave up?
Aaron Frazier, in his first week as a big leaguer, had only a .130 average, but he did have two home runs. What makes you feel like he's ready?
