In the past three years, the expectation of most fans was that Yoenis Cespedes would be the team's best hitter. But with Cespedes likely to miss at least half of the year, who will be the team's best position player seems to be a wide-open race. We're going to measure this by fWAR, which will [...]
The Mets made an outfield move yesterday but it wasn't what any of us were expecting. Instead of dabbling in the free agent market, they made a trade. And instead of shedding salary, they took on a semi-reclamation project in Keon Broxton. Right now the conventional wisdom is that Broxton and Juan Lagares will split [...]
Now that everyone has had a chance to consider the deal for awhile, it's time to weigh in on how new GM Brodie Van Wagenen did in addressing the catcher issue by signing free agent Wilson Ramos to a two-year deal with a club option. Ramos has a track record of both good hitting and [...]
With new GM Brodie Van Wagenen on the scene, the rumor mill has been turning greater than we're used to seeing here the past few years. We've heard talk about trading Noah Syndergaard for a bunch of prospects. There have been discussions about taking on Robinson Cano's contract in order to get Edwin Diaz. And [...]
There have been a ton of posts about what the Mets should do this offseason. Do A, B and C and the playoffs are guaranteed! But let's look at the flip side of things. What should the team avoid doing for the best chance of success in the future?
It may not be the three finalists that we wanted but it seems like the Mets will make their decision sooner rather than later. And while you can be disappointed that your favorite candidate turned down the opportunity to interview, you should also be relieved that some of the guys rumored to be in the [...]
Under Sandy Alderson, the Mets were hesitant to shop at the top of the free agent market for at least two reasons. First, Alderson was on record as saying that most of the mega deals did not work out for the clubs. And secondly, it’s not like the Wilpons wanted to spend a bunch of [...]
Lost in the hoopla of Jacob deGrom’s big night and Michael Conforto hitting another home run on Wednesday was the production of Dominic Smith, who singled in the game’s first run and homered for the final tally. Smith is trying to salvage a lost season with a strong finish. Since returning to the majors in [...]
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The Mets figured to have 2B as an area to focus on in the offseason once they traded Asdrubal Cabrera. But Jeff McNeil, who has always hit in the minors but who turned it up a notch with power this season, came to the big leagues and has continued his strong play. Now everyone is [...]
The Mets signed Jason Vargas coming off an All-Star season in 2017. But he got hurt at the end of Spring Training and struggled mightily upon his return. But in his last three starts, Vargas has been the guy that the Mets anticipated. Has he turned the corner?
Tonight’s All-Star game should be a treat. Mike Trout is every bit as good as the stars from the 1950s and 1960s who are recognized as the greats of the game. Jacob deGrom has put up a better first half than Tom Seaver in 1969 or 1971 or Dwight Gooden in 1985. We’ll get to [...]