Juan Soto -- looking like a bust for the Mets

[John1941]

Originally Posted by bk400

I also think that this "generational" label is being batted around too casually. Soto has had a great career so far, but generational?

If getting on base is a talent, Soto is a generational talent. No one else in this generation (and very few in history) can beat him in taking walks and getting on base (with the possible exception of Judge, but Judge is a very different kind of hitter.)

[Peter_Spaeth]

2 hits, 2 RBI. He's back!!!!

[bk400]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

2 hits, 2 RBI. He's back!!!!

That's right!! He's back! And anyone who thought Juan Soto was a bum, is a bum.

[Peter_Spaeth]

And Acuna is finally playing again.

[bk400]

You know what I love about Lindor? He's miked up during the game, he talks up his embattled teammate Soto, and he turns an awesome double play.

And Soto? The guy is slumping, but he managed to help win the game with his hustle and defense!

Mets rock. Watch out LA. We're coming for you.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by bk400

You know what I love about Lindor? He's miked up during the game, he talks up his embattled teammate Soto, and he turns an awesome double play.

And Soto? The guy is slumping, but he managed to help win the game with his hustle and defense!

Mets rock. Watch out LA. We're coming for you.

So he's not a bust any more until his next bad game? Got it.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by jayshum

So he's not a bust any more until his next bad game? Got it.

That's right! I am happy to expose my intellectual inconsistencies where they lie.

[Balticfox]

It's not just Juan Soto though. The Mets are now trying to be like the Yankees and win with their payroll instead of playing good fundamental baseball.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOwxfFjVDYE

The Mets should go back to being the anti-Yankees and offer New York baseball fans an alternative instead of an echo.

[Peter_Spaeth]

He went 2-4 last night. Maybe he's coming out of it. Besides, what player in history (other than maybe Hank Aaron) has not gone through a slump? It's baseball.

A HR and a walk today. Oh ye of no faith.

[bk400]

Juan Soto! Looking strong to very strong in June. Good thing we Mets fans never lost faith!

On a potentially related note, I am shocked that the Dodgers are in first place in their division when they basically have one pitcher -- Yamamoto. Granted, he's awesome, but still.

I like the Mets' chances in the post season if Yamamoto and Playoff Kershaw are the best arms. We've got to also hope that Ohtani is rusty and doesn't pull out any of that World Baseball Classic circa 2023 stuff.

[Snapolit1]

Shockingly, assessments of a 15 year contract after 3 weeks of play proved to be a tad premature.

Originally Posted by bk400

Juan Soto! Looking strong to very strong in June. Good thing we Mets fans never lost faith!

On a potentially related note, I am shocked that the Dodgers are in first place in their division when they basically have one pitcher -- Yamamoto. Granted, he's awesome, but still.

I like the Mets' chances in the post season if Yamamoto and Playoff Kershaw are the best arms. We've got to also hope that Ohtani is rusty and doesn't pull out any of that World Baseball Classic circa 2023 stuff.

[bk400]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Shockingly, assessments of a 15 year contract after 3 weeks of play proved to be a tad premature.

Yep for sure. But if you're looking for patience, play in the Central Division.

[Knightlax5]

Originally Posted by bk400

Yep for sure. But if you're looking for patience, play in the Central Division.

Fellow life long Mets fan here, you need to relax man and enjoy the season. This team is doing great, one win away from having the best record in baseball and you're acting like the sky is falling. We had the Coupons as an owner who got roped into a ponzi scheme and now we have the richest owner and fan in sports who bought arguably the greatest free agent in baseball history. The back of his baseball card says you can pencil him in for .280 and 30 HR's a year.

You endured seasons of Jason Bay, Rey Ordonez, and Mo Vaughan. Enjoy the time when they're actually good. Every team wins 50 games, every team loses 50 games. Enjoy the ride and know they'll be in contention come October. But most importantly, LFGM!