Roundtable: David Wright’s 2013 (and longer) forecast

After a two-month hiatus, it’s way past time for a Roundtable!  I reached out to friends in the blogosphere to answer the following questions: Were you in favor of the David Wright extension? What do you expect him to produce in 2013? These people all do great work and their names are hyperlinked to their [...]

Ike Davis’ progression critical for Mets’ 2013 success

One of the more intriguing storylines for the Mets’ last year was the up and down season Ike Davis had to endure. It was a tale of two halves for Davis, for Davis was the Mets’ version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Davis, while overcoming an ankle injury he sustained in 2011 and then [...]

One Mets Fan’s 2013 New Year’s Wishes

The confetti has gone limp & damp. What was once an exuberant symbol of all-night revelry is now simply so much more Times Square litter. As we rouse ourselves and shake whatever cobwebs exist between our respective ears, we realize it’s a day for fresh starts, clean slates, new beginnings. It’s almost like Opening Day [...]

Three resolutions every Mets fan should make

With the holidays coming to a close, the annual tradition of evaluating our lives and resolving to make them better has begun. Of course, I am referring to New Year's resolutions. While on a personal level, this can be an important step, we never seem to make a resolution as sports fans. Why wouldn't we [...]

A quick synopsis on the signing of Aaron Laffey

On Thursday afternoon, the Mets announced the signing of LHP Aaron Laffey to  a minor-league deal. Laffey pitched last year in Toronto and made 22 appearances (16 starts) while going 4-6 with a 4.56 ERA. The Mets are hoping that Laffey can resurrect his once promising career and become a formidable force out of the [...]

Derek Lowe and other pitchers recently linked to the Mets

Despite gaping holes in the outfield and the bullpen, there has been a bunch of speculation recently about the Mets chasing another starting pitcher. Okay, it’s the offseason and I know all too well how exciting it is to have something new to write about in late December. Still, would it be too much to [...]

Coming to grips with the Mets’ 2013 payroll

Now that the R.A. Dickey and David Wright questions have been answered, the Mets can move on to other business.  But before we can get into specifics, let’s go back and look at one of the most fundamental questions there is as far as team building: What’s the available payroll for 2013? After last year, [...]