"Ruf will probably be a postseason hero" "I love Buck but dude enough. This guy is f****ng horrible" - New York Mets fans divided over Buck Showalter's statement of support for struggling veteran Darin Ruf

Darin Ruf has only played 22 games for the New York Mets, but has their fan base extremely divided. Ruf is an eight-year veteran of the MLB, who has also played overseas in the KBO; Korea's professional baseball league. He has played his fair share of baseball in his time, but recent struggles have fans calling for his replacement.With the Mets, Darin Ruf has a batting average of .137 and has an on-base percentage of .179. These numbers are a sharp decline from the production that Ruf put up earlier this season with the San Francisco Giants. These struggles have been well documented and have not gone unnoticed by the team or their fans.One person who does not agree with the fans is Mets manager Buck Showalter. Showalter reiterated his support for Darin Ruf.SNY@SNYtv&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter22111&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter https://t.co/KsfqVMnuqTThere are those who agree with Buck Showalter, believing that Ruf will be able to elevate his game when the time comes.EKOMS@ranked27@SNYtv Ruf will probably be a postseason hero@SNYtv Ruf will probably be a postseason heroThe other side worries that giving Ruf more chances will not lead to any improvement and will only hurt the Mets.Bobby@BillsMetsNYRCapI love Buck but dude enough. This guy is fucking horrible. Same with Vogelbach and Naquin. Just enough with these scrubs. Organization didn't do enough at the deadline and it's REALLY showing now. twitter.com/snytv/status/1…SNY@SNYtv&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter111&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter https://t.co/KsfqVMnuqTI love Buck but dude enough. This guy is fucking horrible. Same with Vogelbach and Naquin. Just enough with these scrubs. Organization didn't do enough at the deadline and it's REALLY showing now. twitter.com/snytv/status/1…With the Atlanta Braves right behind the Mets in the National League East standings, the team cannot afford to be complacent.That dude@Beamerrr@SNYtv Okay but now is not the time to wait and see. We have a division to win.1@SNYtv Okay but now is not the time to wait and see. We have a division to win.The New York Mets hoped the trade for Darin Ruf would put them over the top. Instead, his poor performance has fans questioning the Mets' decision-makers.Rich Cope@Rich1119@SNYtv Give it up Buck. Bad trade so let’s move on. Start managing with more urgency. You need the division not the wild card.@SNYtv Give it up Buck. Bad trade so let’s move on. Start managing with more urgency. You need the division not the wild card.Buck Showalter has seen a lot of baseball players turn things around in his career, and could be entirely correct in his evaluation.Ben Whetstone@Benny1Arm@SNYtv @LFGM21 Preach Buck. You are correct.@SNYtv @LFGM21 Preach Buck. You are correct.There are recent examples, such as Robinson Cano, of great players having sudden dropoffs in production. If that is what is happening with Ruf, it is imperative to recognize it sooner rather than later.Vogelbomb@OfZeile@SNYtv Cano was one of the best lefty hitters in the game…until he wasn’t.4@SNYtv Cano was one of the best lefty hitters in the game…until he wasn’t.Fans are prone to overreaction, which is part of why their opinions are not highly regarded by those in team management.Kevin Borkman@KBorkmanThe same Mets fans that chastise the team (rightfully) for DFAing Travis d'Arnaud after a 20 something PA sample size in 2019 are out with pitchforks and torches to DFA Ruf today with absolutely no better options. Good good stuff. twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1…SNY@SNYtv&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter211&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter https://t.co/KsfqVMnuqTThe same Mets fans that chastise the team (rightfully) for DFAing Travis d'Arnaud after a 20 something PA sample size in 2019 are out with pitchforks and torches to DFA Ruf today with absolutely no better options. Good good stuff. twitter.com/SNYtv/status/1…The New York Mets are one of the top teams in all of baseball, and Buck Showalter is a huge part as to why.Linda@MetsMamaBearHe had confidence in Escobar. He had confidence in Givens. Everyone needs someone like Buck in their corner. twitter.com/snytv/status/1…SNY@SNYtv&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter23911&quot;[Darin] Ruf is one of the best right-handed hitters against left-handed pitchers in the game. I guarantee, at some point in his career, he will revert back to that. 'When' is the question.&quot;- Buck Showalter https://t.co/KsfqVMnuqTHe had confidence in Escobar. He had confidence in Givens. Everyone needs someone like Buck in their corner. twitter.com/snytv/status/1…Despite all of the respect New York Mets fans have for Buck Showalter, some fundamentally disagree with him on this one.Adam tocksin@ATocksin@SNYtv Buck I love ya but stop it.@SNYtv Buck I love ya but stop it.The New York Mets will have tough decisions to make when October rolls around if Darin Ruf has not noticeably improved.Improved play from Darin Ruf could be critical to the New York Mets winning the NL EastNew York Mets v Philadelphia PhilliesTop teams need their depth players just as much as they need their superstars. If their season goes with the flow of only one player, they are susceptible to losses when they slump.Darin Ruf brings a much-needed veteran presence to a great team. If his bat does not wake up soon, the Mets could find themselves a wildcard team instead of division champions.

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