Wilson Ramos and the catching corps

One of GM Brodie Van Wagenens’ big offseason moves was signing free-agent catcher Wilson Ramos. Most fans and analysts were pleased with the move, as Ramos was a proven hitter with passable defense. One-time starter Travis d’Arnaud was annointed as the backup catcher, once a brief minor league rehab assignment was completed. However, things have [...]

Mickey Callaway and the first base ‘problem’

Manager Mickey Callaway has had his share of problems to deal with during his tenure with the Mets, but one of these problems is one that most managers would not mind having. Specifically he has to find playing time for two very good first sackers on the roster, right-handed slugger Pete Alonso and left-handed batter [...]

The Post thinks Mickey Callaway looks like a lineup genius

In the Sunday edition of the New York Post, there was a sports article entitled “J.D. Davis made Mickey Callaway look like a lineup genius.” This was a reference to the fact that Davis had a big day batting cleanup in the Saturday home game against the Nats, knocking out three hits including two homers. [...]

Luis Guillorme is playing like he belongs in the majors

Spring training is primarily a way for the teams’ players to get sharpened up in anticipation of the regular season. It also serves as a chance for marginal players to play their way onto the 25 man roster, and one player who has shown he deserves a spot on the Mets is utility infielder Luis [...]