Very few backstops have the ability to manipulate the strike zone and manufacture K’s like Travis d’Arnaud. That talent immediately caught the eye of the Mets front office following his 2013 debut. His quick hands translates at the plate into raw power and bat speed. There were obstacles and defensive flaws that d’Arnaud had to hurdle last year, but by the end of season, he had not only...
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What does it take to be a reliable everyday position player? At the major league level, it can be summed up in two words, consistency and durability. The player needs to be consistent in his performance; at or above league average in any of the five tools. A speedy guy with a great glove can make a living at the bottom of the order for years. A slow, lumbering corner guy can be a mainstay as...
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Mets Lifer asks… Will the Mets finally have a winning season in 2015, or considering the lack of significant upgrades this offseason, are we to expect another 79 win season as FanGraphs projected for us? Do you think we can squeak into the postseason? Andre replies… An 85-77 record this year seems like a pretty reasonable mid-ground bet. Let me explain. If not for Jose Valverde, Kyle...
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Cringing because the Mets failed to acquire Ben Zobrist or Ian Desmond? Love to criticize the Wilpons for running a small market team in the big apple? You may disagree with me, but I don’t their either of those opinions are valid, and I’m here to tell you why. I know the Mets’ payroll has decreased each of the last five seasons, to the point where New York’s 2014 figure was almost $66 million...
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Cesar Puello, OF Age: 23 Height: 6’2 Weight: 220 Bats/Throws: Right/Right Last Year: No. 7 Synopsis: No player in the Mets system saw his stock drop further than Cesar Puello, who followed up a breakout 2013 in Binghamton with a disappointing 2014 in AAA Las Vegas. For the year, Puello hit .252 with 7 home runs and 13 stolen bases in 313 at bats. 2015 represents a crossroads for Puello, as...
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