Author: Logan Barer

Alonso Has Eclipsed Smith As Mets First Baseman Of The Future

“Who is the Mets’ first baseman of the future?” If you asked me that question before August of last year, or even two years ago, I probably would have said Dominic Smith. But since August of 2017, when someone asks me that question, my answer is Peter Alonso. And, lately, I’m not the only one who thinks that. After his call-up on August 11th of last year, Smith was...

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Heyman: Alderson’s Contract Runs Through 2019, Job Is Safe

Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports Baseball has found out that Sandy Alderson is under contract as New York Mets general manager through the 2019 season. That information had been effectively kept under wraps until now. Alderson signed a two-year, $8 million extension following the conclusion of the 2017 season according to Heyman. After some questionable decisions this offseason, however, many have...

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Mets Unlikely To Shop Jacob DeGrom At Trade Deadline

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that the Jacob deGrom will likely be unavailable at the trade deadline this season. He adds that the Mets still believe they can make the playoffs before he becomes a free agent after the 202o season. This makes a lot of sense as the Mets should still be in a position to make the playoffs the next two seasons, not to mention this year with a turnaround. With...

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Mets Should Target Manny Machado This Offseason

Last month, I wrote that the Mets should trade for Orioles infielder Manny Machado. Now, with the Mets 2018 season in a tailspin, trading for him at the deadline as I suggested might not currently be the best idea. However, while I may not suggest he be in a Mets uniform for the second half of 2018, I still suggest he be in a Mets uniform for 2019 and beyond. In the Orioles’ two-game...

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Callaway: Mets Under Pressure in Queens

If Queen and David Bowie taught us anything, it’s that being Under Pressure is tough. The Mets, in Queens, New York, are experiencing that first hand. When the going is good, New York City is a great place to play. We all remember how sweet 2015 was when the Mets went to the World Series. But on the other side of the coin, when the going gets tough, playing in New York City can put a...

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