It's officially spring! A few games that count have been played (albeit in Japan) and opening day is just a week away. We're all obsessing over those last few roster spots and it sounds petty, but this team has had a knack over the years for cutting the wrong guy loose - especially relievers. The [...]
Over the years, Mets360 followers have labeled MattyMets here an eternal optimist. It's funny because that's not a label my close friends or family would ever use to describe me. I'm thoughtful, sensitive and moody, true to my astrological sign (pisces). In keeping with that theme, I'm also loyal to a fault. I've always stood [...]
With a few weeks of spring training to go, the Mets have slowly whittled down the roster in preparation for opening day. Injury questions will play a part, but who do you think will be the most surprising member of the opening day roster? My pick is Hector Santiago. The lefty has looked really sharp [...]
The Mets have a number of players on the threshold of stardom. With health, more experience and a better supporting cast, a few players could take their games to the next level and go from potential star to all-star. Brandon Nimmo enjoyed a breakout year last season that we hope he can build upon. Jeff McNeil [...]
Jacob deGrom vs. Stephen Strasburg in today's spring training game at Fit Team Ball Park in West Palm Beach, FL. Anyone else wish they could be there instead of working today? Hissing fastballs, warm sun and a cold beer sure sounds good on this snowy winter day at the office.
Among all the new faces in spring training, there are a few worth watching a little more closely. Beyond the stars and the roster battles, keep an eye on three potential diamonds in the rough - J.D. Davis, Keon Broxton, and Walker Lockett. All three are lottery tickets, with a slim chance of paying off [...]
Watching the spring training game yesterday I was as excited to hear the familiar banter of Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez as I was to see a few familiar faces on the field. Keith spoke glowingly about both Robinson Cano's swing and the way his 2006 Mercedes Benz drives. Sometimes it's like having Frasier Crane in [...]
Barring any last minute moves by our nimble general manager, the Mets roster appears ready to go ahead of tomorrow's first spring training game. All but the last spot on the bench and two spots in the bullpen are pretty locked up, but injuries always happen in spring training as we were reminded waiting on the [...]
For teams in deep rebuild like the Marlins and half the American League it's easy to just point to the lack of talent as the reason why they can't finish over .500 and compete for the playoffs. For the rest of MLB, talent can win some games, but to make the playoffs you have to [...]
Happy Valentine's Day to all those who call Mr. Met their soulmate. Curious question. Let’s say the guidelines for rookie contracts and arb eligibility change with the new CBA. Maybe we eliminate super 2 status, or shorten the duration of rookie contracts or arb eligibility. Does the change impact current arb eligible players and those [...]
On these pages, all winter long, Mets 360 writers and contributors (and what a knowledgeable bunch we are) have dissected and debated every move our bold new general manager has made. Brian and others were not on board with the big Seattle trade - either because they find Robinson Cano's contract hard to swallow or [...]
While free agents and owners are at an impasse, dialogue has opened between the players union and the league regarding some potential rule changes. While the merits of curbing the shift, installing a between pitch time clock, limiting September roster sizes and the number of pitchers a team may carry are all up for debate, [...]