Mets need to invest in starting rotation

It is universally acknowledged that the New York Mets have a talented pitching roster. Their top three starters, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, and Zack Wheeler combined to form an electric 1-2-3 trio that would make any opposing lineup tremble. After those three however, things start to go downhill. Quickly. Behind the power three, Steven Matz [...]

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Two Texans, a Floridian, and a Californian

In the late 1960’s, the New York Mets had one of the best 1-2 punches on the mound that the world would ever see. The second punch was not ready to be great just yet. The first punch was already at that elite level at the age of 22 when he was selected to the [...]

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Why Jeff McNeil will be a valuable bat in 2019

If you missed Jeff McNeil bursting onto the scene in 2018, you missed the one of the best things about the entire New York Mets season. McNeil is built from a thread that could have been weaved from Billy Beane himself. Before having success in the major leagues, McNeil was a 12th round draft pick [...]

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Al Spalding and the Mets

Baseball, undoubtedly, is a sport that has evolved as much as modern technology. With every invention brought into society, there has been another root upended from America’s pastime. There really are no baseball purists left, no matter how much they cling to their love to a 1-0 victory with three hits combined between the two [...]

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Foul poles and fan-friendliness

Come 2019, Citi Field will be home to the New York Mets, and their dedicated fans, for an entire decade. While the time has certainly flown by, the stadium has distinguished itself from the cross town rival New York Yankees’ as the best baseball stadium in New York. While the stadium might be overall better, [...]

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Adam Jones would add stability, and save cap room

Besides the addition of a left-handed relief pitcher, the New York Mets are still a healthy right-handed hitting center fielder away from competing for a division crown. Their current power hitting right-handed outfielder, Yoenis Cespedes, will not be ready until at least the middle of the season, and Juan Lagares is as injury prone a [...]

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Mets third basemen need to do better in 2019

It has been a major topic of conversation, especially of late, that the Mets need to upgrade at the catching position. While this is something that is undisputable, catching was not the only position that saw a major lack of production. The Mets had a cast of nine characters suit up and start at third [...]

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Mets should revert to black and white times

It is the first impression of your team when they run onto the field following the Star Spangled Banner. It is scattered throughout the stands and on the backs of men, women, and children. The jersey of a team provides a uniqueness that strives to separate the wearer of the jersey from the rest. Make [...]

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With Cano trade, there’s no reason not to pursue Harper

With the expected trade of acquiring Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz for Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Gerson Bautista, Justin Dunn, and Jarred Kelenic, the culture has officially changed in Queens. Brodie Van Wagenen has single-handedly changed the perception of this team on his very own. Whether you think the move to pull the trigger on [...]

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Mets need to take advantage of Cyber Monday-like deals

The New York Mets, like many of their fans, love to get new toys around the holiday season. Cyber Monday has now eclipsed the popularity of Black Friday in US markets. Essentially, you’re able to stay home to get the kind of deals you would have to fight zombie hoard-like crowds on Black Friday. With [...]

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For relief help, Mets should phone a friend

Going into the later innings of a Mets game last season was to say the least, nerve wracking. The 4.96 ERA that the bullpen brought in the later innings was the source of frustration for Mets players and fans, as well as losses for the team. Mets fans were reminded of this weak spot in [...]

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The true reality of a Mets-Indians trade partnership

Buster Olney, a widely respected baseball writer and sideline reporter for ESPN, is one of the more respected media personalities in baseball. Along with Ken Rosenthal, Olney is considered by many to be a “must-follow” on Twitter. His content is considered so valuable by ESPN that you need to pay to read it. Olney has [...]

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