The Mets have seven U.S. based minor league teams, which means they have a minimum of 175 guys in their farm system. Factoring in the disabled list, it’s a little more than that – let’s call it 180. Typically, in any year there are somewhere in the vicinity of 40 guys who will one day [...]
The San Diego Padres handed the Mets only their second loss in their last eight games. Steven Matz was charged with the loss, his third straight. Matz lasted only three innings, and his work in that time was not pretty. He allowed nine hits, and six earned runs. He did not walk any batters. This [...]
Sometimes, it seems like self-awareness is the most important attribute an MLB General Manager can have. When the trading deadline arrives, as it will in four days, you have to cast a cold eye at the team in front of you and make decisions based on business and where you are in the standings. You [...]