Tag: infield

No Infield Shifts in 2023, But How About A Two-Man Outfield?

Major League Baseball has several new rules going into effect for the 2023 season. The new rules have been tested in spring training (except for the shortened time to decide on replay reviews), discussed, debated, and in the case of when the clock starts between batters, slightly tweaked. There may be another new twist during the upcoming season, as teams try to find a way to shift within the...

World Baseball Classic: Ready Or Not, Here It Comes

When you go to watch the Mets play in Port St. Lucie during the month of March you could see a very different infield than the one that will start on Opening Day. First baseman Pete Alonso (USA), second baseman Jeff McNeil (USA), shortstop Francisco Lindor (Puerto Rico), and third baseman Eduardo Escobar (Venezuela) are all expected to play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The WBC will return...

Mets Infield Is Loaded After Signing Carlos Correa

In a shocking overnight move, Carlos Correa will reportedly be joining the Mets on a 12-year, $315 million deal after his agreement with the Giants fell through at the last minute. With Correa, the Mets now have the best infield in baseball. Correa is a two-time All-Star, former Rookie of the Year, and Gold Glove winner who will slide over to third base in Queens. Correa hit .291 last season...

Jeff McNeil Poised for Bounce Back Season

Last night, the New York Mets earned their first victory of the season behind a great pitching performance by Marcus Stroman and the eight runs they scored behind him. The Mets offense piled on all those runs, despite recording only five hits, as they relied on their plate discipline to draw walks and took advantage with some situational hitting. There’s no question this team has even...

Luis Guillorme Is Showing Off With The Bat and Glove

One of the season’s biggest surprises for the Mets, particularly in the last few days, has been none other than swift-footed infielder Luis Guillorme. Always known for his crisp fielding but a high-contact, low-power bat, Guillorme has succeeded since he started receiving regular playing time on Tuesday. With his performance on Friday, in which he recorded three hits including a double and...

Jose Reyes Announces Retirement

Per his Twitter account, Jose Reyes has announced his retirement from the game of baseball. Over the last couple of years, Reyes has moved away from the diamond and turned his focus towards his musical interests. He last appeared in the majors with the Mets in 2018. The 37-year-old hoped to play in 2019, but he didn’t find any prospect worth his taking. Reyes will go down in franchise...

MMO Roundtable: Who Would Make Up Your Dream Mets Bullpen?

The Mets bullpen. That phrase alone can be triggering. But hear me out — what if you can create your dream bullpen from Mets past and present? That changes the story, now doesn’t it? We already shared our dream Mets infield, outfield, and rotation with you. Now, it’s time to talk bullpens that would get the job done. Jack Seth Lugo, Addison Reed, Tug McGraw, John Franco, Jeurys...

MMO Roundtable: Who Would Your Dream Mets Infield Be?

If you could pick between Mets players of past and present to make up your infield, who would you choose? There are some positions that are pretty given, but others, not so much. Is the variations because of our ages and watching different teams play? Yes, that’s a factor. Or is it because the Mets have had so many solid players in the infield and it’s hard to choose? After much...

Andres Gimenez Among Three Players Optioned

The Mets sent RHP Tyler Bashlor, infielder Andres Gimenez and catcher Ali Sanchez down to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. Bashlor, 26, ended his short spring with an 11.57 ERA and a WHIP of 2.571. Last season Bashlor put up a 6.96 ERA in the majors. Gimenez, 21, finished the spring with a slash line of .214/.290/.393. With the depth that the Mets have in their infield, Gimenez’s role with the...

NL East Positional Rankings: Shortstop

Shortstop is one of the more specialized positions in all of baseball, though there’s no shortage of clean hands, quick footwork, and moderate hitting ability in the NL East. Even at the bottom of the bin, there’s still potential to be realized, though there’s far more talent towards the top – in some cases, more than a general manager could ask for. The Mets are spoiled...

McNeil Continues to Shine as Mets Top Cardinals, 4-1

“Yeah, I like it” That from Jeff McNeil as he pulled into second base with his second double of the day referring to swinging at the first pitch of his at-bats. (Of course, that two-bagger was struck on a first-pitch offering). McNeil, who was 2-for-3, led the Mets to a 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He, along with others both on and off the field, was mic’d up by...

How Should Mets Handle Jeff McNeil, J.D. Davis Defensively?

Jeff McNeil and J.D. Davis were two of the best hitters in baseball last season. Hyperbole? You say maybe. I say no. By the catch-all offensive metric Weighted Runs Created+ (wRC+), which quantifies runs created and normalizes for ballpark and overall MLB run-scoring environment, JD Davis ranked 22nd in all of baseball last season among players with 450+ plate appearances. That’s better...

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