This past week, Mike Trout’s agent, Craig Landis, struck controversy when he stated that his client, an L.A. Angels outfielder, deserved a significant raise. Landis essentially suggested that the current major league free agency system, in which a player has to wait six years to obtain true market value, is unfair considering that younger players [...]
Beyond the uncertainty in the outfield this spring, the Mets next biggest question mark is clearly the construction of the bullpen. Though the starting pitching figures to be a strength (even if Johan Santana doesn't start the season on time), it doesn't mean much if the bullpen can't effectively close out games. In case you [...]
Our final player to project is Mike Baxter. The local boy who made good, Baxter earned a permanent spot in Mets lore last year by running into a fence full speed to protect Johan Santana’s no-hitter. But the reality is that before he got injured, Baxter was having a terrific season. He had done such [...]