The last player we’re going to project this year is Jay Bruce, which is fitting because in many ways he’s the last guy fans want on the team. Few complained when the Mets picked up his option yet many complain that he’s still on the team and blocking Michael Conforto. What gets lost in the [...]
Few things in life are truer than the saying, “No one cares about your fantasy team.” That’s okay, I’m going to write about mine anyway. I play in a dynasty league, one that’s been around since 1985, although I didn’t join it until 1992. Because it’s been around forever, it has some unique rules, ones [...]
Based on the comments posted on this site, most of you are biased Mets fans. That is to say that none of you are realistic. A few of you optimistically see everything falling into place and the Mets win 110 games en route to their third World Series. A few others have had their hearts [...]
Lucas Duda is very glad that Jay Bruce and Travis d’Arnuad are on the team. They may or may not be buddies in real life but those two keep Duda from being the least popular starter. It’s hard to understand why Duda isn’t more liked by the fanbase. Perhaps there are people who haven’t shaken [...]
We are here. We made it. The snow is mostly melted and yesterday – March 29 – the New York metro area hit 61 degrees. Not only that, the Mets’ 2017 spring training is essentially over. Today is the last Florida game, a scrimmage against their AAA Las Vegas 51s. Tomorrow, they’ll be at Citi [...]
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A strong middle infield has been the key to many successful MLB clubs. The powerhouse Brooklyn Dodgers of the late '40s and early '50s had Hall of Famers Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson at short and second base respectively, the go-go White Sox of the '50s had HOFers Luis Aparicio and Nellie Fox, the [...]
Steven Matz has been with the Mets organization since being selected in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft. In that time, he has been an excellent starter when he has been able to stay on the field, unfortunately, those times have been few and far between. In 2010, he suffered a torn UCL [...]
If you have watched any of Spring Training this season you may have seen an old and forgotten face, Rafael Montero. At 26 years of age, he’s no longer a kid and we’re no longer wondering if he or Jacob deGrom will be the better pitcher. Remember that back in 2014, the Mets (and their [...]
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Matt Harvey opening the year in extended Spring Training. Uber commenter Eraff on Saturday said, “I see it 50/50 for Hervey to begin the Season with the Mets. I don’t know the complexities of keeping him in Florida, but he hasn’t yet demonstrated that he’s ready [...]
Entering the 2017 season, the New York Mets are looking forward to some serious production from their top four pitchers. The quartet of Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey, and Steven Matz open eyes to any opponent the Mets might have to face. As for the fifth spot in the rotation, though, it is up [...]
Over the course of a 162-game season, the first 25 games can make a big difference. The first month of six sets the tone, particular this coming season for the Mets, when the league has made all eight series against NL East rivals. For three straight years now the Mets have gotten off to strong [...]