Author: Christian De Block

2023 Mets Report Card: Mark Vientos

MARK VIENTOS, DH/IF Player Data: Age: 23 (12/11/1999), B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 65 G, 233 PA, 218 AB, .211/.253/.367/.620, 46 H, 9 HR, 22 RBI, 5 2B, 1 3B, 1 SB Advanced Stats: 69 wRC+, 30.5% K%, 4.3% BB%, .264 BABIP, .305 xwOBA, -0.9 fWAR, -1.1 bWAR 2023 Salary: $720,000 Grade: D 2023 Review Mark Vientos did not make the New York Mets’ Opening Day roster, so he began the season in Triple-A...

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Mets Organizational Depth Chart: First Baseman

The New York Mets are in the beginning stages of an off-season that will require quite a bit of change. David Stearns has already been hired as the new president of baseball operations, and while the organization has yet to replace Buck Showalter, we can absolutely discuss the roster that will be on the field to begin the 2024 season. Let’s continue this series by taking a deep dive into...

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2023 Mets Report Card: Brandon Nimmo, OF

BRANDON NIMMO, OF Player Data: Age: 30 (03/27/1993), B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 152 G, 682 PA, 592 AB, .274/.363/.466/.829, 162 H, 24 HR, 68 RBI, 6 3B, 3 SB Advanced Stats: 130 wRC+, 21.4% K%, 10.9% BB%, .324 BABIP, .355 xwOBA, 4.4 fWAR, 4.0 bWAR 2023 Salary: $18.25 million   Grade: A- 2023 Review The New York Mets awarded Brandon Nimmo with an eight-year, $162 million contract following the...

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Evaluating the Betting Odds for the Mets Next Manager

The firing of Buck Showalter has left the New York Mets with the responsibility of finding a new manager this off-season. Many have been described as potential candidates for the position, but at this stage in the process, it is difficult to gauge who will become the team’s manager in the end. Let’s take a look at the betting odds on BetOnline for the next manager of the Mets. Craig...

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Cubs Reporter Says Pete Alonso Wants to Go to Chicago

Rumors surrounding the future of New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso are beginning to increase dramatically, as it seems that the Chicago Cubs are going to push for a trade in the offseason. Reports coming out of the Windy City signal that the team on the north side is looking for a power bat in the middle of their lineup and that he would be a perfect fit to fill that void. This comes just...

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