Alex asks.. What are the odds we see catching prospect Francisco Alvarez on the opening day roster next season? And yes I know we still have James McCann, but shouldn’t the better player get the job? Joe D. replies There’s zero chance Álvarez is on the opening day roster and less than a 50/50 chance we see him at all in 2022. Still only 19, it would be a travesty if the Mets were to...
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I feel compelled to clear the air this afternoon and get something off my chest. To call this 2021 season a categorical disaster for the Orange and Blue would be an understatement. The New York Mets (72-77) lost for the fifth straight time last night against the Philadelphia Phillies, and for the eighth time in their last 10 games. A season that started out with so much hope and high...
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As a Mets fan I’ve experienced my fair share of gut punches over the years, but last night’s tenth inning loss to the Marlins definitely ranks as the worst one this season. If there’s a way to transform your typical loss into an excruciatingly painful experience, look no further than the New York Mets. They have made losing an art form. Now, I’m not one of those fans that...
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Beloved Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced via Twitter that he will miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes surgery for an undisclosed illness. “Some of you may know that I’ve been dealing with a personal medical issue this season,” Rose tweeted on Monday “In light of this I will require surgery later this week, so following Wednesday’s game I will have to put this season in the...
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If the New York Mets are truly serious about playing baseball in October, they better first start by winning games in August — and sadly, they are not. Losers of 10 of their last 15 games, the Mets look nothing like the playoff bound team they portend to be. Everyone in that clubhouse can sure talk a good game, but at the end of the day the only thing that matters are wins, and currently,...
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