As we break into the Top 30 prospects we start to see some players that are more purely “Groveman’s Guys”. Peterson and Palsha would likely rank lower on a number of lists but relievers have done better in these rankings because of how rankings were weighted. While relief pitchers are not typically the big impact [...]
It may have been the NBA that brought the concept of “Keep Gettin’ Dem Checks” to our consciousness but Terry Collins has turned it into an MLB art form. Truly, did anyone think that the guy hired to be a placeholder at age 61 back in late 2010 would still be managing the club in [...]
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For most Mets fans, when they think of the organization's top prospect, the likes of Amed Rosario or Dominic Smith. Sure, these young position players are fantastic prospects and may pan out to be quality major league players. They have earned the right to be brought up in the conversation, due to their stellar play [...]
While a number of players have donned both pinstripes and orange and blue in their careers (Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, David Cone, et al), there have only been 15 trades between the Mets and Yankees, and most were of the "Gonzalez Germen for cash considerations" variety. Back in the early 2000s the teams connected on [...]
We’re in that funnel between the old year and the new. It’s a time for reflection and a time for looking ahead, that human dichotomy of celebrating what’s just passed and getting excited for what’s on the horizon. It’s been an odd year, a year of upheaval for many. I won’t go as far as [...]
Mets' catcher Travis d'Arnaud has had more than his share of injuries during his career and this has severely limited his playing time and his productivity. Some of his injuries have included three concussions, a chipped elbow, a fractured foot and a torn PCL in his left knee. These injuries were all before 2015 and [...]
An autobiography of the 17th pick of the 1970 Draft.
Last season was a pretty good year for the New York Mets. They ended up with a record of 87 wins and 75 losses as a result they currently sit at the number 20 overall position in the upcoming amateur draft. The Mets have mostly gone the prep route since Sandy Alderson took over as [...]
As we flip back to our Top 50 prospect countdown we reach a group of players that minor league fans should know about. From here on out there are fewer and fewer surprises and almost none for those of you who follow my minor league reports should see a name you’ve never heard of. Last [...]
For those of us who aren’t independently wealthy and who try to be optimists, 2016 sure was a lousy year. The Mets’ closing kick in August and September could only make up for so much. But it’s the season to be joyful and triumphant. Let’s try a Christmas verse and see if it helps. I [...]
It is often said that nobody is perfect, and that certainly rings true with baseball players. It seems that even the best players have weaknesses. Whether it be Noah Syndergaard's molasses-like delivery to the plate or Curtis Granderson's sometimes ineffective throwing arm, every player has their flaws. So what if we could create an outfielder [...]