Author: Joe D

Wright To Remain In Los Angeles Several More Weeks To Treat Back

Sandy Alderson told reporters at Citi Field that David Wright will remain in Los Angeles for several more weeks while receiving treatment on his back for spinal stenosis. (Adam Rubin, ESPN) There is still no timetable for Wright to return and last week Alderson said something ominous about that, “We’re not on the edge of our seats waiting for David to come back at this point.” Wright...

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Laying Down The Law On Mets Prospects

Here are some interesting comments and insights on a few of our top prospects from Keith Law’s weekly chat on ESPN.com. Kevin (NYC): Dominic Smith has been on fire recently at High-A St. Lucie after a rough start. What are your thoughts on him? Do you think the power will come? Obviously he is young for his level. Klaw: I never gave up on him. He can hit and he has power. Heck, he’s...

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With Mets Currently Trending At 73 Wins, Is Front Office Already Looking Toward 2016?

“Let’s just say I would be very disappointed if the Mets fail to make the playoffs this season.” – Sandy Alderson, February 5, 2015 Among other things during a special season ticket holder event at Citi Field, the Mets general manager was asked by a frustrated fan if he had done enough to address the Mets offense in the offseason, to which Sandy replied: “I...

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How Bad Does Mets Management and Ownership Want To Win?

I should be numb after last night, but quite frankly I’m not. I’m not scared, devastated, or hopeless either. In fact I’m not feeling any of the emotions I’ve encountered in the Mets blogosphere this morning ranging from sad and pathetic to whiny and unsettling. Maybe it’s because watching the Mets offense get no-hit didn’t surprise or shock me. Or maybe...

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Report: Mets and Brewers Initiate Trade Talks

Are Mets eyeing Milwaukee’s Jean Segura? According to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports, the Mets and Brewers have begun preliminary trade talks. Morosi says the Mets are keying in on the Brewers’ position players. On Tuesday we learned that Aramis Ramirez was not a consideration according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York who spoke to a team source. “The Mets are not expected to pursue a...

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