A few days ago I came across an article I wrote last offseason about the upcoming Mets season after we acquired Michael Cuddyer. I thought it would be very cool to look back on it as the Mets get ready for their first trip to the postseason in nine years. The original title was “I Wouldn’t Trade Our Roster With Anyone Else In The NL East.” I certainly did get a few names wrong,...
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They Mets may be bruised, but they aren’t broken. New York left Philadelphia limping after getting swept for the first time at Citizens Bank Park since 2009. The Mets, who haven’t had to deal with as many injuries as of late, now face three key injuries that could affect them leading up to and through the NLDS. One of those injuries involves their talented young pitcher Steven Matz,...
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According to Andy Martino of the NY Daily News, Ruben Tejada will likely get the majority of starts at shortstop during the playoffs. Tejada has made a very strong case for himself of late as he’s been on fire during the month of September. “Tejada is on track to see the majority of the playing time at short, and Flores will likely be a pinch-hitter and reserve. Flores — who left...
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MLB announced that Hansel Robles has been suspended for three games for “intentionally” throwing a pitch at the head of Cameron Rupp in Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Don’t know how they determined it was intentional, but Robles is becoming a high maintenance player. Funny thing is that I thought Logan Verrett would be suspended not Robles. But Verrett...
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Take a page out of Terry Collins’ book, and don’t put too much stock in this game. The Mets (89-70) were swept by the Phillies (62-97), losing 3-0 on Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia. Sean Gilmartin pitched for the Mets and was pretty good, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk in five innings, striking out three. Jerad Eickhoff held the Mets at bay all afternoon, striking out...
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