The Mets' record is disappointing here in mid-July but they're hanging in there against the other NL East clubs. Against their four division rivals, they have a 23-24 mark. They have winning marks against the Nats and Marlins and are competitive against the Braves. The big disappointment has been the record against the Phillies, a [...]
Brodie Van Wagenen has not been particularly lucky as Met General Manager but he’s also done much to hinder himself. Looking at selling off players, once again we are left to wonder what our future might look like without the worst of Van Wagenen’s moves hanging over the team’s head. Let us remember that [...]
The Mets came into this game looking to win their first road series since mid-April. Remember mid-April? When we thought the Mets might still be good? Seems a long time ago, doesn't it? They would send Jacob deGrom to the mound to recall that era of good feeling. In any case, the Mets started off [...]
Charlie is scheduled for the Gut Reaction
It’s frustrating to watch things being done in a sub-optimal way. Back in 2014 in this spot there were suggestions on six things to do to eliminate this type of thing. Here’s number one and number three: 1. Manage to fit the talent on hand, not the way the other 29 clubs do things 3. [...]
The Mets came into tonight’s game closer to the Marlins for last place than to the third place Phillies. After coming out of the All Star break stumbling, Noah Syndergaard led the Mets to victory by the score of 4-2. Syndergaard went seven innings strong, giving up two runs and striking out nine while lowering [...]
Chris is scheduled for the Gut Reaction
There are some moves by the New York Mets that make the fan scratch their head and wonder “Why would the team do such a thing?” Or, as it has seemed lately, most of the moves that the Mets have made illicit that reaction from fans. The premature dealing of Jarred Kelenic, a move that [...]
Brendan scheduled for the Gut Reaction
In late 2016, pitching injuries pushed a previously unknown right-handed pitcher named Robert Gsellman into the rotation. The 22-year-old sported long hair, tattoos, a biting slider and a fearless attitude on the mound. In eight appearances, including seven starts, he was a revelation, pitching to a 2.42 ERA and a 2.63 FIP. The following season, [...]
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Pete Alonso was positioned in the National spotlight this week and could not have performed any better. Already making a name for himself with 30 home runs in the first half (remember how big of a deal it was when Ike Davis hit over 30 in a season?), Alonso was on full display in ESPN’s [...]