Thank you to all who participated in the September survey. I was surprised with the number of participants and I tried to respond to each one who filled out the form. If you did not get a response from me, check your spam folder. If still nothing – please drop me a note at mets360@ [...]
After reading the unimaginable report in The Athletic about Mickey Callaway and his penchant for being a predator, which comes directly on the heels of Jared Porter being dismissed for the exact same barbaric behavior, I can’t help but think there is room to have a dialog about the situation of powerful men in baseball [...]
When Mets360 first launched in January of 2010, the goal was to be the biggest Mets site around. It's safe to say that didn't happen. However, we've had tremendous growth from that first year, where we could count the readers some days on the fingers of two hands. The last three months of 2020 was [...]
Here's an email from Baseball Info Solutions: After a considerable amount of study, we’re releasing the latest update to our Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) metric. Since 2013, our video tracking has allowed us to chart the pre-pitch infielder positioning. That data allows for the evaluation of defensive performance for individual fielders on shift plays and [...]
Early next year will be the 10th anniversary for Mets360. When it was my 10th wedding anniversary, a former colleague of mine, an older fellow, congratulated me and said, “The first 10 are the hardest.” Does the same thing apply to baseball blogs? Maybe it does. While there’s been continuity, there have certainly been plenty [...]
If you're into fantasy baseball, you undoubtedly know about Lenny Melnick, one of the pioneers in the industry. My first dealings with Lenny came about 10-12 years ago, when we were both members of a group called FantasyPros911. Lenny was very generous, both with his knowledge and his time. And I found out what a [...]
Ever read one of our articles and think, "I could do that!" - Well, here's your chance! We are looking for someone to write a full-length article once a week, on either Wednesdays or Thursdays. Additionally, this person will need to become part of our game recap crew, writing once or twice a week a [...]
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Are you a passionate Mets fan? Can you follow style directions? Are you a team player? If so, we’d like you to become a writer here at Mets360. Want to express your admiration for Mickey Callaway? Go for it! Want to explain why Jose Reyes should not be released? Make your case. I want you [...]
It's been a good football season
Here's hoping all the days ahead Won't be as bitter as the ones behind you. Be an optimist instead, And somehow happiness will find you. Forget what happened yesterday, I know that better things are on the way.
For the past few years I’ve offered to follow up the GM Project by publishing a “Report Card” on the armchair GMs who took part. Each year I have someone else grade my team and I would like to thank Joh Fox for doing that this year. I have gone through and done a review [...]