Thursday Morning Applesauce: Mets offense sets four game record, Beltran would ok trade, Nick Freakin' Evans

by Stephen Schmidt on Jun 30, 2011 8:00 AM EDT in Applesauce

The Mets again beat the Tigers, this time to the tune of 16-9. The offense has been unstoppable lately, recording a franchise record 52 runs in a four game span. The Post seems to think that the reason the Mets are now playing so well lies squarely on the back of Jose Reyes.

Carlos Beltran would ok a trade to a contender if he's asked. It will be a sad day in Flushing if this does in fact happen, and unfortunately some will likely be glad to see him go.

Speaking of trades, Detroit beat writers started asking Jose Reyes his thoughts on Detroit. I'd expect to see these types of articles every time we play a new team, as everyone could use Reyes. While we're on Reyes, the NL All Star SS race is heating up. Voting closes tonight, so vote Reyes now.

Nick Freakin' Evans

The NY times is still fascinated that the Mets hit two grand slams in seven at bats Tuesday. Frankly, so am I.

Fangraphs has a little fun with some bad contracts. Barry Zito never looked so good...

Three Binghamton Mets were named Eastern League All-Stars

Willie Harris has returned to New York to deal with the birth of his child. Best wishes go out to Willie from all Mets fans.

Around the NL East:

The Phillies again beat the Red Sox, this time to the tune of 2-1.

Atlanta stayed hot, winning 5-3 to sweep the Mariners.

Washington didn't fare so well, getting beat 1-0 by 2010 trade deadline bargain Dan Haren. They also added JC Romero on a minor league deal yesterday.

The Marlins recent struggles aren't quite as bad when Ricky Nolasco pitches well. The fish won 3-0, and also received some positive news about Josh Johnson.

Around MLB:

Former #3 overall pick Donovan Tate was suspended for 50 games for repeated recreational drug use. He's being credited 25 of those games for his participation in the MILB rehab program earlier this season (which doesn't seem to have done the trick).

The Cardinals released former closer Ryan Franklin. He might be an interesting guy to add to the Buffalo bullpen.

The Red Sox decided to use Adrian Gonzalez in right field against the Phillies to make room for David Ortiz. Peter Gammons suggests that Carlos Beltran isn't going to be the answer there in the rematch if this is, in fact, a World Series preview. Gammons also hinted that John Lackey may be headed to Tommy John surgery.

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Yeesh, Gammons looks like Emperor Palpatine

and is about as much of an asshole as him too. Nice to see that much of the Boston media doubles as armchair physicians.

by chakrabs on Jun 30, 2011 8:06 AM EDT reply actions

Let us strike him down with all of our anger

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by murdertron3000 on Jun 30, 2011 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Beltran should be in the Hall of Fame

Shame he prob wont get there because he doesnt amass popular stats

He’s the same age as Roy Halladay and amassed similar amount of WAR

by viktor06 on Jun 30, 2011 8:31 AM EDT reply actions

If he has another 2 or 3 seasons similar to this one, it will be hard to keep him out.

It may take a while, but I think he’ll get Bert Blyleven like support after a while. He could very well end his career with 70+ WAR. The only modern day player who is eligible for the hall with 70+ WAR and isn’t in is Bagwell.

by Evan_S on Jun 30, 2011 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions

I think he'll get in

He is close to 300 home runs and 300 steals. Those are nice round numbers people love.

by ZZPops on Jun 30, 2011 11:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Just for fun I looked up all the players that have 300 HR and 300 steals

Barry Bonds – 762/514 (HOF)
Willie Mays – 660/338 (HOF)
Alex Rodriguez – 626/305 (HOF)
Andre Dawson – 438/314 (HOF)
Bobby Bonds – 332/461
Reggie Sanders – 305/304
Steve Finley – 304/320

Looks like a great list until you hit Bobby Bonds and enter the hall of very good. All of the hall of famers on the list have well over 400 home runs.

by TheBigStapler on Jun 30, 2011 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah...there's almost no chance beltran makes it in

Most under-appreciated player of our lifetime’s for sure.

by Mike Clemente on Jun 30, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Bet the yankees make a solid offer for Beltran in free agency.Upgrade over Swisher.

Would definitely increase his odds for the Hall and they have picked up other Mets later in their careers.

by Putnan Prince on Jun 30, 2011 8:58 AM EDT reply actions

if we lose Beltran to the Yanks

Swisher would be a good replacement

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"Grunt and Punt offense"
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by Jadden Hopkins on Jun 30, 2011 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I really don't want Swisher on the Mets

Signing a 31 year old 3.5 WAR player seems like something that Omar would do.

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by Russ on Jun 30, 2011 9:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed.

Plus he’d be a waste of resources since I’m sure we csn find one competent corner OF in our system.

by SFloridaMetsFan on Jun 30, 2011 10:14 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yankees like Swisher

I think fns see him as someone that may not hve the best stats but comes up with big HRs/RBIs many time

Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all

by Rickfansince76 on Jun 30, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

John Lackey

Well, at least there was one thing Omar got right – not signing Lackey (something I agreed with at the time).

by dcmetsfan on Jun 30, 2011 9:12 AM EDT reply actions

I actually wanted John Garland that off season

Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all

by Rickfansince76 on Jun 30, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

23 of the last 30

runs have come with two out. That is so un-Met like I’m sort of just at a loss.

by afrosupreme on Jun 30, 2011 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

yeah it is, along with the RISP all together

Any task BIG or small, Do it well or not at all

by Rickfansince76 on Jun 30, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't know why I care so much but I do

Jose Reyes should be the starting shortstop at the All-Star game. America, do what’s right and vote for Reyes. Also, Matt Kemp.

by TheBigStapler on Jun 30, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions

It's actually better if he comes in off the bench

these games have been close lately, it’s better if he’s in from like the 5th through 9th inning or something. If he starts, he’ll get 2 at bats and he’ll be done by the 3rd inning. Like Wright last year.

by David G on Jun 30, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions

reyes hitting a game winner

would be sweet.

I think it was Bobby V who said: "You are never as good as you are when you are at your best, and you are not as bad as when you are at your worst."

by gbaked on Jun 30, 2011 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Check out this graphic from an SB Nation story

http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/6/30/2251909/new-york-mets-news-scoring-records-runs

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by Russ on Jun 30, 2011 9:45 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs

good graph

good effin graph

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by kendynamo on Jun 30, 2011 11:01 AM EDT up reply actions

Interesting...

by ZZPops on Jun 30, 2011 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Just reading

The yahoo article on the victory, got to love the pathetic Yankee fans who troll the articles. Guess when the Red Sox have made them their bitch this season they need someone else to pick on to make themselves feel big.

Insert witty signature here

by BlueChill on Jun 30, 2011 10:15 AM EDT reply actions

Not to be a Gloomy Gus

but I’m doubting we put up double digits today. Just sayin’.

by tmu on Jun 30, 2011 10:59 AM EDT reply actions

17-0! Do you hear me?! 17-0 is the score we will win by today!

I'm a New Yorker born and bred. I support my Jets, Mets, Red Storm and Islanders. I also love my out-of-state Bulls, Clippers, Cowboys & Fighting Irish.

by Xfactor26 on Jun 30, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah

I think we get at least another field goal.

by tmu on Jun 30, 2011 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

For anybody who has been going to the games: is the attendance (admitted attendance, not paid) going up with the Mets recent offensive surge? The Mets have been incredibly exciting but I wonder when we’ll start seeing that reflected in the turnstiles.

by mytoemytoe on Jun 30, 2011 11:07 AM EDT reply actions

road trip

and when they come back they play the yankees, so that won’t really be a valid indicator

...And Dickey pound Poo-Holes inside

by davein2d on Jun 30, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Anyone see the news about Willie Harris?

Apparently the baby died from complications in the pregnancy.
That’s awful.
Hope everything is ok with Willie and his wife

Squeezed to Song and Bendtner and Song and Nasri oh lovely lovely lovely!
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by Aidan Gibson on Jun 30, 2011 11:28 AM EDT reply actions

That's incredibly sad

So sorry for Willie and his family.

by David G on Jun 30, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Oh wow. That's just tragic.

My prayers and thoughts go out to them.

I'm a New Yorker born and bred. I support my Jets, Mets, Red Storm and Islanders. I also love my out-of-state Bulls, Clippers, Cowboys & Fighting Irish.

by Xfactor26 on Jun 30, 2011 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Collins on Murphy

when the HELL is collins going to realize that Murphy belongs in the #2 hole. Makes contact, goes deep into counts, hits for average. right now, on this team it’s the most important position in the order because of Reyes. he uses the #2 hole like the pitching rotation. Reyes would have 10 more runs scored if Murphy hit there.

Shoot the puck Barry!!!

by dsteak on Jun 30, 2011 12:48 PM EDT reply actions