Michael Cuddyer has been disappointing

One of the bigger questions heading into the 2015 season was how much production the Mets could realistically expect from their aging corner outfielders Curtis Granderson and Michael Cuddyer. The Mets signed Granderson in the winter of 2013 to what remains the largest free-agent contract during Sandy Alderson's time as the team's General Manager. The [...]

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Gut Reaction: Mets 8, Yankees 2 (4/25/15)

Now that's more like it! The Mets came storming back from an unpleasant visit to the Bronx last night. This time the Mets offense was on display, as they hit three home runs and tallied a dozen hits. Kevin Plawecki had a nice offensive game by driving in the first three runs of his career, [...]

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Upping our expectations after incredible start to the Mets season

Many years ago there was a scandal at some parimutuel race tracks. It seems the scammers had worked out a method of getting their bets in just a couple of seconds after the gates flew open and the horses started down the track. Now that would not seem on the face of it to be [...]

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