Author: Joe D

What Can We Expect From Travis d’Arnaud Next Season?

This year’s free-agent class is a particularly weak one. With very few options in the outfield and at shortstop, two positions that the Mets are desperate to fix, there are a number of potential options at catcher. But with Travis d’Arnaud here and with Kevin Plawecki waiting in the wings, this isn’t exactly a need for the Mets. The question the Mets need to answer regarding...

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D’Arnaud Has Succesful Surgery To Remove Bone Spurs

Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud had successful surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, a source told Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. September 26 Travis d’Arnaud will have surgery next week to remove a broken bone spur from his elbow, the team announced at Citi Field. The Mets say it’s a relatively minor procedure. 7:00 AM Sandy Alderson finally...

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It’s Not That Complicated, Make More Contact…

It was so exciting to watch the the Kansas City Royals come back in extra-innings and beat the Oakland A’s last night with a stunning 9-8 victory. What high-drama, what suspense, what a game… If any of you hated the sudden death one-game Wild Card round, you may want to reconsider. What happened last night was epic. I love this game so much, especially in October, but I would be...

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Envisioning Jose Bautista Batting Cleanup For The Mets

Mark Simon of ESPN New York, posted his own blueprint for what the Mets should do this offseason that is certainly worth a read. Simon is very high on Toronto slugger Jose Bautista, who he hopes will be on Sandy Alderson’s radar this off-season. He believes the Blue Jays matchup very well with the Mets in a trade, particularly because of their stated need at second base which Daniel Murphy...

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NL Wild Card Thread: Giants vs Pirates, 8:05 PM

San Francisco Giants at Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday, Oct. 1, 8:07 PM, ESPN Madison Bumgarner (18-10, 2.98) vs. Edinson Volquez (13-7, 3.04)  The National League Wild Card Game will be in Pittsburgh for a second consecutive year, with the Pirates set to host the San Francisco Giants at PNC Park. The Pirates and Giants met six times this year and the Bucs won four of those contests. San Francisco...

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