New York Mets: Quick observations from the early going
As the New York Mets have gotten off to a quick start in the early going, we have a series of quick hit observations from the first set of games.
The New York Mets have gotten off to a nice start, haven’t they? As of the writing of this post, they are 3-1 and leading the Marlins 6-2 in the seventh inning (post written on Tuesday night). By the time you are reading this they have a great shot of being 4-1 and winning their first two series.
Now, we all know that it is early and there is a heck of a long way to go. But, starting off strong is nice to see. I know, I know. They started off strong last year too. It’s still better than starting off not so strong.
With that, it seemed prudent to take a look at some quick thoughts from the early Mets games. Just some quick bullet point topics that have jumped off the page so far:
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Jacob deGrom is still Jacob deGrom:
It’s just one start, but deGrom looked like 2018 never ended. One walk, ten strikeouts and no runs over six innings, looked like good old Jacob doing his thing.
We can only hope it continues.
Edwin Diaz has nasty stuff:
It’s one thing to read that Diaz saved 57 games, but it’s another to watch him pitch for your team.
Even when he came in on April 1 in a non-save situation and gave up two hits he showed us. The final pitch to strikeout the side was nasty.
He dropped the hammer with an off-speed pitch and made the batter look silly. He is going to be fun.
Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso can flat out hit:
Most Mets fans already knew this, but these two young kids are proving it in spades. McNeil and Alonso are professional hitter that are here to stay.
We can just show it off with one clip. This is Alonso’s first big-league home run from Monday night:
The first career home run for @Pete_Alonso20 was a BIG one. 😳💪 pic.twitter.com/dmErodDoLq
— New York Mets (@Mets) April 2, 2019
Someone is looking to represent the team in the Derby!
All kidding aside, these kids are looking great and they will be fun to watch now and for years to come, as long as they stay healthy.
Next. The MVP of the Nationals series. dark
Mickey Callaway is still a bid odd:
Now, he’s not the only manager that does this, but I still think it’s weird. Mickey will sit a guy after a big game. He sat McNeil after a four-hit night. Alonso rode the bench after his first home run.
I understand the idea of keeping everyone involved, but I would still ride the hot hand a little more. Hopefully his way will continue to work.
Jeurys Familia and Edwin Diaz make an intimidating end of game
When your closer notched 57 saves and your setup guy has a season of 51 saves under his belt, you have the beginning of a tough end of the game. These two guys have allowed no runs yet and have looked good doing it.
Sign of things to come?