Author: Michael Garaffa

2022 Mets Report Card: Drew Smith, RP

Position: Relief pitcher Age: 29 (9/24/1993), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 44 G, 46 IP, 3.33 ERA, 1.152 WHIP, 53 SO, 15 BB, 38 H, 14 Holds Advanced Stats: 0.7 bWAR, 117 ERA+, 4.33 FIP, .264 BABIP, 28.3 SO%, .222/.283/.404 2022 Salary: $750,000 Grade: B- 2022 Review Drew Smith’s fourth season with the Mets was a fine one. He appeared in more games and threw more innings than any other season in...

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2022 Mets Report Card: Mark Canha, LF

Player Data: Age: 33 (2/15/1989), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 140 G, 542 PA, 462 AB, .266 BA, .367 OBP, .403 SLG, .770 OPS, 123 H, 13 HR, 61 RBI, 48 BB, 28 HBP,  97 SO Advanced Stats: 122 OPS+, 128 wRC+, 17.9% K%, 8.9% BB%, .309 BABIP, .343 xwOBA, 2.8 fWAR, 2.4 bWAR 2022 Salary: $13 million Grade: B 2022 Review Mark Canha was a breath of fresh air in the middle of the Mets lineup in his first season...

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Morning Briefing: Mariners End Playoff Drought

Good morning, Mets fans! The Seattle Mariners Friday ended their 21 year postseason drought thanks to a pinch-hit, walk-off home run off the bat of Cal Raleigh. The magical moment clinched the club a spot in the playoffs as a Wild Card team, marking the first time they will be in the Postseason since 2001. The Mets didn’t have the same magic Friday night, as they fell to the Braves 5-2. ...

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Morning Briefing: Albert Pujols Hits Number 700

Good morning, Mets fans! The Machine, Albert Pujols, hit his 699th and 700th career home runs Friday against the Dodgers. Not only did he achieve the incredible feat by hitting two home runs in one night, but he did it in Los Angeles, a city which he called home for a decade. He became the fourth player all time to reach the 700 home run plateau, joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth....

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Morning Briefing: Mets Fall to Second Place In NL East

Good morning, Mets fans! It was a tough Friday evening for the fans of the orange and blue, as the Mets fell to second place in the National League East by a half-game. It marks the first time the Mets weren’t in first since April, and they did so after losing to the Marlins 6-3. Chris Bello wrote a further recap of the game. In other news, MLB announced rule changes that will take effect...

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