The New York Mets are a couple of months away from an intriguing dilemma. They will hit the offseason with a payroll about $60-70 million less than the start of the 2017 season, but will likely face some hurdles to spend it wisely. It’s clear the Mets are intent on competing in 2018, so how will they address their roster holes? Let’s start with trades. The Mets could try to maneuver through the...
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In all likelihood, Addison Reed is in his last week as a New York Met. He’s been one of Sandy Alderson’s best moves, and he will be even better if the Mets can deal him for something of value. But as Reed departs, it leaves a vacancy in the closer’s spot. Here’s a breakdown of the least likely to the most likely candidates for the job from the current bullpen group: 7) Josh Edgin As a...
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As the trade deadline approaches, the New York Mets and their fans are left thinking a lot about its future. While the team’s own decision-making and farm system will dictate a lot of that future, so too will the rest of the division. Below is a look at how well each National League East team is set up for the next few seasons: ATLANTA BRAVES Offense: As the Braves continue their rebuild,...
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While the Mets are likely sellers in the trade market, there’s no guarantee they’ll be able to sell all of their pieces. Given how the deadline transpires, the Mets will likely have some questions to address about playing time for some players with expiring contracts. Here’s a breakdown of what the Mets should do if they can and cannot trade away their chips. LUCAS DUDA If he’s traded: Call up...
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There isn’t any one simple reason for why 2017 has been such a disaster for the New York Mets. A collection of injuries, underperforming players, and questionable decision-making has doomed this team. The latter might be the biggest issue because it’s the easiest to control, and one offseason decision put the Mets at a disadvantage from the moment it occurred — bringing back Neil Walker. Let’s...
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