Can Jonathon Niese be an ace?

In a season where there might not be a whole lot to cheer for, outside of the inevitable debuts of Travis d’Arnaud and Zack Wheeler and the continued maturation of Matt Harvey, something that Mets fans can take pleasure in is watching homegrown southpaw Jon Niese try to take the next step forward and bring [...]

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Minor League Weekly Report: 4/8, MVP – Jayce Boyd (Full Season A)

AAA: Travis d’Arnaud: 3 Games –In only 8 at bats he has 6 Runs scored, 3 hits (two of them doubles) 6 walks and a 2:1 BB:K ratio. All of that is good. MVP Josh Satin: 4 Games – Through 17 at bats Satin is hitting .412 with a homer and a double. He’s striking [...]

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Phil Mushnick on Kevin Burkhardt

"Again, SNY seems too eager to use roving Mets game reporter Kevin Burkhardt to the detriment of all. Burkhardt is too good to be allowed to be known as an intruder, especially during telecasts of close games that need no enhancements or audience-holders." Amen, Mushnick, amen. The only thing to add is that this is [...]

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