Myers/Wheeler Debut Day

[Jaypers]

Wil Myers makes his debut for the Rays today; he'll be batting 6th and playing RF.

Zack Wheeler will be starting Game 2 for the Mets today.

 

[excel_B]

Thanks for the update, JP!

 

[All The Hype]

Still one of my all time favorite scans. They're all gone now but I'll be pulling for Myers anyway. He's gonna be one heck of a Major Leaguer!

 

[sheetskout]

I've been waiting for the Wheeler debut for a long time. (Although I'm well sold off by now)

 

[chompsmcgee]

If anyone will be swinging for the long ball in his debut, it's Myers. If he sees a first-pitch fastball over the plate he's going yard.

 

[NECpilgrims8]

Love that I have Harvey, Wheeler, and Myers going tonight for my fantasy team.

Oh, and Puig.

 

[jess0304]

myers first AB...swings at first pitch after two previous batters walk......zero discipline.

 

[jrinne]

myers first AB...swings at first pitch after two previous batters walk......zero discipline.

Just a thought, maybe he's nervous.

 

[excel_B]

myers first AB...swings at first pitch after two previous batters walk......zero discipline.

Are you kidding me? I am sure every rookie has butterflies when they step up to the plate for the first time! Yikes

 

[chompsmcgee]

myers first AB...swings at first pitch after two previous batters walk......zero discipline.

Bust.

Or he's trying really hard to go yard.

 

[elmalo]

myers first AB...swings at first pitch after two previous batters walk......zero discipline.

Was it a strike?

 

[excel_B]

However he didn't strike out...

Heard a rumor that Wheeler is going to be optioned back to the minors after tonight's game - is that true?

 

[AmishDave]

Harvey making sure Mets fans aren't gonna only be talking about Wheeler's debut tonight.

 

[chompsmcgee]

However he didn't strike out...

Heard a rumor that Wheeler is going to be optioned back to the minors after tonight's game - is that true?

"After his start, Wheeler will be optioned back to Triple-A, but he is not really going anywhere. He will be reassigned to the team before his next scheduled start on Tuesday in Chicago. "

Matt Harvey motivated after first loss, Zack Wheeler moves and Justin Turner to disabled list | New York Daily News

 

[bmp1971]

I remember when I hit this I said, "Oh man, just a no-name Royals catcher!" Traded it right away for a PSA 10 Rizzo blue auto, which was a 1/1 gem at the time. Not a bad trade, IMO.



Hype is hype, guys. Until the guy puts up some #'s at the top level, hype is all he's got.

 

[hive17]

I remember when I hit this I said, "Oh man, just a no-name Royals catcher!" Traded it right away for a PSA 10 Rizzo blue auto, which was a 1/1 gem at the time. Not a bad trade, IMO.

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Hype is hype, guys. Until the guy puts up some #'s at the top level, hype is all he's got.

True, but you make your money on the hype. 49 times out of 50 it's hype; 1 time out of 50 it's Braun, Trout or Harper.

 

[Erich]

I hope Wheeler gets shelled.

 

[longbomberz]

I don't get the game on TV, but looked like he was missing up with all fastballs in the first from watching on gametracker which could be adrenaline/nerves. Interesting to see if he settles in.

 

[bmp1971]

Wheeler so far: 25 strikes, 28 balls

2.1 IN, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K

Following Harvey must be a tough gig.

1st K was a 97 mph heater by J.Heyward.

 

[t3dudek]

suprised by how few zack wheeler rc autos are on the market only 97 last time i looked. Seems low for a first start of a top prospect.