The Mets can’t beat the Nationals in a fake game either, as they dropped tonight’s game by the score of 5-4 after a late comeback by the Nationals.
But, like all Spring games, the score wasn’t the important part of the story. The Mets did not bring anything close to a starting roster to the Space Coast Stadium tonight as the Nationals started essentially what could be their starting lineup. If you are standing by a water cooler tomorrow and want to talk about tonight’s game, all you really need to know is:
- Mayberry had two hits against RHP, where he struggled last year, including a homer. More play like that and I imagine he will force his way into the lineup.
- Campbell smacked a homer further solidifying himself as a contender for that final roster spot, which I assume right now is his to lose.
- Colon had a good outing. Two clean innings, 2 K’s. In my opinion, he should open the season. But I would have told you that a month ago.
- Edgin had a clean 1.1 innings of work. He came in with the bases loaded with 2 outs and got out of it. He later walked a batter. For a player though who probably log something near a league leading amount of innings this year, I hope TC monitors how much he is throwing this month.
Players with Stocks On the Rise:
- Mayberry had an impressive debut. He’s slated to be the 4th OF, but he has hefty competition from Kirk and if someone gets injured, he wants to hold that spot rather than a call up.
- Campbell continued to show why he is a versatile part of this ball club.
- Edgin is going to be so critical for the Mets chances this year
Players with Stocks On the Decline:
- Tejada was already an extreme outside chance to be the starting OF this year, despite what the Mets communicate to the media. He hasn’t had a hit through the first two games, had an error yesterday and wasn’t spectacular tonight.
- Ynoa, who really should be getting more attention then he is, had a rough time out tonight in his Spring debut.
- Mazzoni who is in the middle of a crowded bullpen depth battle (as in who will get the call when someone goes down) had a messy outing his spring debut as well.
Tomorrow’s game is the game to watch this week, I’m sad I’ll miss it (how often do you say that about Spring Training?). In addition to it being Matt Harvey Day, where all the attention will go, Syndergaard, Gilmartin, Mejia and Familia will also be pitching. Gilmartin is trying to become the Mets other LHP in the pen, everyone else looks to have a critical part in the 2015 squad. Lets Go Mets!
