Divining what’s real and what isn’t with Quad-A guys and top prospects

It’s tough to know what’s real and what isn’t. DJ Stewart looks like a keeper with the way he’s pounding the ball right now. But is this a good player or a mediocre one who just happens to be in the middle of a six-week hot streak? Anyone who claims to know is kidding themselves. [...]

Gold Gloves, perhaps?

The Mets have managed to sink to the bottom of the National League East. There are still positive aspects to the season and certainly skills to build on for 2024. While the hitting is always under the microscope, having a defender give away runs in the field definitely has to be prevented.  It is a [...]

Making faces at the Mets’ current active roster

Think back to Opening Day and what your thoughts were about the team and the upcoming season. Then, go to the Mets’ current 26-man roster, which you can find over at mets.com/roster and imagine what might go thru your late-March brain. Here are my thoughts: Pitchers Phil Bickford?!? – Guess he’s an option reliever who [...]