Mets’ 2011 end of season report card

In what was another underwhelming season for the New York Mets, Sandy Alderson got a good close-up look at his new team and it’s now time for him to mold this team in his image. Plenty of players stepped up in the second half while others floundered. (To check back at the mid-season review, click [...]

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How the 2011 Mets are like the 1971 Reds

The Mets finished their 2011 season on an up note, as Miguel Batista pitched a complete game shutout to give the team a final record of 77-85. For a year that ended under .500 there are a number of things to recall fondly about 2011. There’s Jose Reyes becoming the first Met to win a [...]

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