Note: This is a continuing short series comparing (at a high level) where the Mets roster stood last year at this time and where it stands heading into Spring Training 2014. We're quickly approaching the reporting date for pitchers and catchers and the start of baseball for 2014. The off-season may not have gone as [...]
Note: This is a continuing short series comparing (at a high level) where the Mets roster stood last year at this time and where it stands heading into Spring Training 2014. We're quickly approaching the reporting date for pitchers and catchers and the start of baseball for 2014. The off-season may not have gone as [...]
Note: This is a continuing short series comparing (at a high level) where the Mets roster stood last year at this time and where it stands heading into Spring Training 2014. We're quickly approaching the reporting date for pitchers and catchers and the start of baseball for 2014. The off-season may not have gone as [...]
Note: This is the first part of a short series comparing (at a high level) where the Mets roster stood last year at this time and where it stands heading into Spring Training 2014. We're quickly approaching the reporting date for pitchers and catchers and the start of baseball for 2014. The off-season may not [...]
There's been a lot written about the quality of the Mets' homegrown starting pitching, both in the current rotation and on the horizon. Matt Harvey emerged as one of the game's most dominant young starters in 2013 and, though he will miss 2014, is poised to front the rotation for years to come. Blue-chip prospect [...]
It's been a great year at Mets360. This writer has been honored to be part of the group of talented individuals to join Brian and the rest of Mets360's outstanding staff in 2013. I am extremely thankful and appreciative to Brian, the staff, and all of the visitors who take the time to read and [...]
The Mets' outfield has been one of the most glaring weaknesses on the roster over the last few years, and it seemed to worsen with each passing season. The horror culminated at the outset of the 2013 season, with players like Collin Cowgill, Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Lucas Duda, and a pre-resurgence Marlon Byrd all vying for [...]
The signings of Chris Young, Curtis Granderson, and Bartolo Colon provide a clearer view into what will ultimately be the Mets 2014 squad. Barring an unlikely trade for a high-profile shortstop or outfielder, these are likely to be the biggest additions to the roster before next season. The outfield has markedly improved from what it [...]
The Mets signing of Curtis Granderson will cost them $60 million over the course of a four year contract. Additionally, and because Granderson was extended a qualifying offer by the Yankees, the Mets will forfeit a 2014 draft pick by signing him. The Mets finished with the 10th worst record in baseball last season, however, [...]
This offseason hasn't gone as well as Mets fans would have liked so far, to say the least. It's obviously early, and the real action generally kicks off at the winter meetings, so it's not quite time to panic. The real source of fan frustration doesn't seem to lie in what the team has or [...]
The Mets' 2013-14 offseason, once a beacon of hope for fans as a major turning point for the team, is quickly developing a more pessimistic outlook. Whether it's the reports of Mets officials experiencing “sticker shock” at the prices being demanded by free agents (FAs) or the ever-changing budget, Mets fans have been given little [...]
You've heard and read (and will continue to hear and read) about the Mets' 2014 budget and who they should or shouldn't sign ad nauseam. This is with good reason, though, as this is probably the most important off-season for the Mets in quite some time. That's certainly how it's been billed by the team [...]