With pitching prospect Steven Matz set to make his first major league start on Sunday, the Mets will once again go with a six-man rotation. However this time, according to GM Sandy Alderson, it will be strictly adhered to for the forseeable future. “We have to be fairly strict and disciplined about this, because we could get to the end of the season and some of our guys simply won’t...
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On Wednesday, I took to twitter and ranted out some brief frustrations following another brutal loss. In the Mets world of nosediving back into irrelevance, the Twitter-verse was ablaze with angry fans whose fingers collectively pointed at a lethargic ownership and their unwillingness to change even a single thing about this team. It got me wondering… Is this what we’ve needed all...
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The Mets’ run-scoring problems have been well-documented. The team has posted just six runs amidst the current five game skid. And, what’s worse, there does not appear to be any immediate help ready down in the minor leagues. Many, myself included, have proposed potential candidates Sandy Alderson could pursue. The likes of Todd Frazier, Carlos Gonzalez, and Jean Segura are just a few who...
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Stat Line: 6 IP, 2 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 1 HBP, 3 K During last night’s 3-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets starting pitcher Jon Niese showed that he’s officially turned the page on his awful May performances (1-4 with 5.56 ERA, 4.55 FIP in May). During this article I will explain the positives and negatives to take away from Niese’s start against the Brewers. Positives Cut-Fastball aka...
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Dear Mr. Alderson, We – the worldwide group of Mets fans – have gone through a lot. After two epic collapses in 2007 and 2008, we have patiently endured a slow and gradual rebuild that has essentially lasted six years. First the “tear down” of “Los Mets” from 2009 through 2011. Then from 2012 through 2014 a gradual rebuild, focused on reducing payroll, adding...
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