Twitter reacts to New York Mets lineup ahead of MLB Opening Day
The New York Mets' projected MLB Opening Day starting lineup has many fans feeling a mix of reactions. While the lineup that they currently have constructed has a lot of potential, Mets fans have seen inconsistent production over the past several years. Fans are hoping with the additions brought to the team, the offense will kick back into gear.
The New York Mets have made many offseason moves to bolster their roster, including additions to the daily lineup. Most notably, the Mets signed outfielders Mark Canha and Starling Marte, who had both previously played for the Oakland Athletics. Another key addition is infielder Eduardo Escobar, who played for the Milwaukee Brewers last season. The Mets are hoping that this trio of players will be upgrades over the recent departures of current free agent Michael Conforto and Javy Baez.
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New York Mets Twitter reacts to projected Opening Day lineup
The New York Mets Twitter feed showed quite a mix of reactions to the current projected starting lineup, with just weeks away from the first game. Here are some of the reactions from fans.
@SNYtv If everyone performs to their expectations, it is a formidable lineup! Is it a WS Championship lineup? NO! Need to add another bat who makes contact (bring back Scooter on a 1yr deal!) to extend the lineup! I have faith in the owner to obtain whatever is required! @StevenACohen2 https://t.co/TF1cWWdTGJ
@SNYtv i鈥檓 fine with it. a top 3 rotation in baseball, a solid bullpen, and a solid lineup is enough to make the mets a contender. people who are extremely dissatisfied expect steve cohen to throw his money at everything, which isn鈥檛 smart
@SNYtv I feel like they lack OF depth, w/Nimmo鈥檚 injury history & the fact Cahna was always the 4th OF & he鈥檚 33 & they鈥檙e counting on WAY too many bounce back seasons from McNeil, JD, Dom & McCann. They should acquire Narvaez from Milwaukee or Caratini from SD to share catching duties.
@SNYtv I think we needed to improve our lineup. Its not any better then last year when we had Biaz and Conforto. Just my opinion.
@SNYtv Pretty alright. Would have loved to see kris Bryant in there. Would also love to see conforto back.
@SNYtv Not sold at all. OF needs some help (sans Marte) and 3B as well. They need another bat and I honestly don't know if Conforto is the answer. It's not a terrible line up but it's not a WS Title line up.
@SNYtv I feel @mets are still short this guy . Thrilled lineup looks stronger if they get him https://t.co/nAMPJnb1cf
"i鈥檓 fine with it. a top 3 rotation in baseball, a solid bullpen, and a solid lineup is enough to make the mets a contender. people who are extremely dissatisfied expect steve cohen to throw his money at everything, which isn鈥檛 smart" - @ Jake Pulis
Mets fans on Twitter displayed a wide variety of reactions to what their thoughts on the projected lineup will be. While the Mets' lineup may not be the best in the National League, it is still respectable and could be good enough to make the playoffs, given the starting rotation.
As long as the lineup is slightly above average, the Mets will win plenty of ballgames behind Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom. The addition of a player such as Nick Castellanos is not out of the realm and would definitely give the Mets a significant upgrade.
Overall, fans should not be as pessimistic as some currently are. The lineup consists of many talented players, such as Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. The biggest question for the Mets moving forward will be production from the outfield positions as well as finding more consistent hitting throughout the lineup.
Too many times last year, the Mets had the pitching to win a World Series, but their offense held them back. If the Mets want to be serious contenders for a championship this year, they have to get more production from the hitters. We will see if any of these recent additions will lead to an improved Mets lineup for 2022.