As things stand today, the Mets’ lineup would probably have to be considered middle-of-the-pack.They don’t really have any star hitters outside of Yoenis Cespedes, though guys like Curtis Granderson, Neil Walker, Asdrubal Cabrera and possibly even Jay Bruce are solid supplemental guys. The team’s lineup will probably play second-fiddle to its own best rotation in baseball....
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Diamondbacks beat writer Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic wrote a piece yesterday exploring the possibility of the Diamondbacks trading their three biggest superstars if they do not contend this season: Paul Goldschmidt, A.J. Pollock and Zack Greinke. GM Mike Hazen seemed to echo a sentiment sympathetic to rebuilding earlier this month: “Picking first is a lot better than picking fifth,”...
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When news of Jerry Krause’s passing at 77 made its waves through the internet today, fans and media figures alike wasted no time sharing fond memories of his . Krause led the Bulls from 1985-2003, building all six of the team’s championship squads. A lot of common memories fans shared of Krause include the Scottie Pippen trade, pictures of Krause with his team’s six...
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Josh Smoker’s career has been anything but smooth sailing since the Nationals drafted him in the first round in 2007. He spent almost a decade in the minors leading up to his call up with the Mets last August 19; this even included a 2014 season spent in independent ball. And even with his success last season, he was left off the Mets’ postseason roster. But this spring, it’s...
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It’s almost time for fantasy baseball season. And unlike years past, there are actually some Mets worth drafting this year. You should never be that Mets homer in fantasy– the kind of guy who drafts Brad Emaus as his starting second baseman or Frank Francisco as his closer. But there’s a bit of a double-fanhood feeling when you see someone on your team– the real one and...
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