Gut Reaction: Mets 4, Marlins 3 (Game One) Mets 5, Marlins 2 (Game Two) 9/13/18

It was a successful day for the New York Mets, as they swept the Miami Marlins in a double header,4-3 in the first game and 5-2 in the second game. The first game was one packed with power both on the mound and on the plate. The Mets starter for the game was Steven Matz, [...]

How does Andres Gimenez fit into the infield?

Finally, it seems that Amed Rosario has taken the next step in his major league career. After being bounced around the lineup, seemingly not being able to find consistency, it seems as if he has turned the corner at the leadoff spot. The month of August was a landmark month in terms of his statistics, [...]

Noah Syndergaard is not overrated

Much like how the God of Thunder in Greek mythology, Thor, brought thunder to the masses of Athens, Noah Syndergaard would bring a thunderous roar from the Citi Field faithful when he would take the mound. Already an enigmatic figure in his short career, Syndergaard quickly gained attention around the league for his tall stature, [...]

Gut Reaction: Cubs 2, Mets 1 (11 innings) (8/29/18)

Although it took a suspended game, buckets of rain, and a myriad of infield hits, the New York Mets eventually dropped their 11 inning affair to the Chicago Cubs 2-1. This game was the textbook definition of what a pitcher’s duel is. With two elite pitchers, Jacob deGrom and Cole Hamels, on the mound, the [...]

Austin Jackson and the Mets are a great match

Austin Jackson was never meant to hit .242 with the San Francisco Giants. With his speed and athletic build, the confines of AT&T Park seemed like they would be heaven for the two time American Lead triples leader. Instead, he struggled mightily with the Giants, swinging a .242 average with none of the triples or [...]