VargACE: #MetsTwitter’s best reactions to Jason Vargas’ Complete Game Shutout

by Nick Giacone June 06, 2019

Usually when we check in on #MetsTwitter, it’s in reaction to a devastating loss or a boneheaded front office move. And usually when Jason Vargas is trending on Twitter, Mets fans are dragging him through the mud. Neither was the case Wednesday night:

A complete game shutout by Jason Vargas. Only 5 hits allowed. I’m impressed Vargy. Thanks for giving the pen a day off.
— Bre (@thatmetschick) June 6, 2019

Yes, you read that correctly. Jason Vargas dominated the Giants with a five-hit, complete game shutout as the Mets cruised to a 7-0 victory in front of the home crown. He even added some lumber with a base hit to center field in the third inning. And while the Mets have plenty of woes to sort through as they attempt to climb back above .500, Vargas has quietly been one of the few bright spots as of late:

This may seem strange to say, but particularly considering their lack of rotation depth behind him, where would the Mets be without Jason Vargas? Since the team gave him that vote of confidence in Atlanta way back in April, Vargas owns a 2.00 ERA in seven starts (36 IP).
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 6, 2019

Enter #MetsTwitter. Instead of tweeting their typical ridicule, they’re heaping praise. Some are even apologizing! Yes, the same rambunctious group of Twitter ruffians that tortured Jason Vargas over the past year-and-a-half has done an about-face. Presented below is an array of positive Jason Vargas takes from #MetsTwitter that previously lived in uncharted territory.

Congratulatory Tweets:

Complete game shutout for Vargas ... I knew he had it in him 😂
— Anthony Bonaventura (@a_bonaventura7) June 6, 2019

Congratulations Jason Vargas on a fantastic game!!! #completegame #shutout #lgm #mets
— Ron (@Ronjr_89) June 6, 2019

Conspiracy Theories:

Jason Vargas' ERA before being visited by a Founding Father: 14.21

Jason Vargas' ERA in the games after being visited by a Founding Father: 1.85

Coincidence?

I think not. pic.twitter.com/rDNocAapI0
— Mollie Galchus (@molliegalchus) June 6, 2019

An April 13 Jason Vargas gave up 4 runs in 1/3 of an inning.

Then this mysterious character from the Revolutionary War time traveled into our lives.

Since then he’s been a top 3 pitcher in baseball.

Something happened in that locker room. Something magical. Ya gotta believe. pic.twitter.com/OzNXpcJXPl
— KFC (@KFCBarstool) June 6, 2019

SERIOUSLY, WHAT DID THIS REVOLUTIONARY WAR TIME TRAVELER DO TO FIX VARGAS??? CAN HE FIX MY LIFE TOO?!?!? pic.twitter.com/7RkY2XvDDg
— ⚾️CPA⚾️ (@MrMet_CPA) June 6, 2019

Utter disbelief:

Who is this guy pitching for the Mets? I don’t recognize him.
— Is Jason Vargas Still a Met? (@jason_met) June 6, 2019

If you had Jason Vargas throwing a shutout on your bingo card, congrats.
— Logan Barer (@LBarer32) June 6, 2019

Jason Vargas has pitched 15 consecutive scoreless innings.
There was a time when I considered it a success if he threw 15 consecutive pitches without allowing a run.
— Ed Leyro (@Studi_Metsimus) June 6, 2019

Existentialism and Divine Intervention:

Mayhaps it’s time to shut this account down.
— Is Jason Vargas Still a Met? (@jason_met) June 6, 2019

The body of Jason Vargas has been overtaken by the soul of Bartolo Colon https://t.co/ROMdA40jBN
— Hunter (@ClevelandGod) June 6, 2019

There’s even a #VargACE movement…

pic.twitter.com/zXTSJuLn7Z
— The 7 Line (@The7Line) June 6, 2019

Vargas be like I’m the staff ace now pic.twitter.com/YKzVXGmL9k
— j u l i e (@Lets86it) June 6, 2019

#JasonVargas just said f**k your third time through the lineup analytics. #Agita #noagita #VargACE
— Mets Give Me Agita (@MetsGiveMeAgita) June 6, 2019

@Noahsyndergaard you taking notes?? #VargAce
— Bryan (@Wildthing750) June 6, 2019

Is it even a question? #vargACE
— Vlad (@metsiees) June 6, 2019

Vargas has heard it plenty from fans during his mostly-disappointing Mets tenure. But he’s continued to do his job and has rewarded us with a recent stretch of solid pitching that has culminated with Wednesday night’s performance. So let’s all take part and join #MetsTwitter in congratulating Mr. Vargas for not only his best pitching performance as a Met, but for one of the best performances from our rotation in the 2019 season.