Mets 15, Twins 2: That's Why They Call It Flushing

[bean5302]

3 hours ago, Linus said:

SWRs outing was, in a way, a reminder that the guy has pitched pretty darn well. Just a couple of clunkers like last night which will happen to all pitchers. His expected numbers are higher but still pretty good. 

Definitely agree. Woods Richardson really does look the part of a quality MLB rotation arm. Whether that's a #3 or #5, it doesn't matter because it's still a huge huge win vs. what was expected of him after last year.

[wabene]

14 minutes ago, Mark G said:

I agree with the posts about the bullpen usage, and how it means we need a good start today.

What I really don't get is why our 3 best bullpen arms combined haven't thrown a pitch in at least 5 days?  I wonder if that has been wise.  

The last 2 games could be explained just by the way the games went. They were not close enough for high leverage.

[bean5302]

I think it's clear the Twins have a need for a bullpen arm at this point. Not because of the results, but because Stewart is down 2mph so you have to think something isn't right there or question how reliable he'll be as a quality BP arm down the stretch. I was hoping Varland and Stewart could provide the the Twins with the quality front of the bullpen options, but Stewart doesn't look like that guy right now, and the Twins have kept Varland in the rotation far too long in St. Paul.

[mickster]

4 hours ago, CRF said:

With Festa going tonight, last nights bullpen usage could be real problematic. He needs to somehow keep us in the game and give us 5 or 6 decent innings. 

That is wish full thinking.   I am hoping he gets through 4 without giving up over 5 runs

 

[wabene]

1 hour ago, bean5302 said:

I think it's clear the Twins have a need for a bullpen arm at this point. Not because of the results, but because Stewart is down 2mph so you have to think something isn't right there or question how reliable he'll be as a quality BP arm down the stretch. I was hoping Varland and Stewart could provide the the Twins with the quality front of the bullpen options, but Stewart doesn't look like that guy right now, and the Twins have kept Varland in the rotation far too long in St. Paul.

I think you're right except on Varland, but now with Stewart not performing as you say, get Louie in the pen.

[Mark G]

2 hours ago, wabene said:

The last 2 games could be explained just by the way the games went. They were not close enough for high leverage.

True.  But close to a week?  3 of our best?  We can't find an inning here or there to keep them sharp?  Maybe it is just me, but I just don't get it.  

[downunder twins fan]

11 hours ago, VivaBomboRivera! said:

That's Why They Call It Flushing

Next stop for Nate - the Catskills!