Gregg asks… I read that the Mets have drafted a greater percentage of high school players during the last three drafts, and have also passed over many supreme college talents in doing so.With many players who were drafted in the years 2011-2013 playing big roles this postseason, aren’t you the least bit worried that Sandy Alderson is one of a few teams that have yet to see one of...
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Baseball is a game that is constantly evolving and the team’s that successfully navigate the natural growth of the sport are identifying their strengths and maximizing the results. The traditional format of growing pitching and buying bats is transitioning into an all organic format. The majority of playoff quality teams are rounding out their lineups of homegrown talent with one or two well...
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Mets rookie starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is considered the heavy favorite to win the 2014 NL Rookie Of the Year award. This was further verified today when the Sporting News announced the results of their annual player’s poll which is released prior to the official award. I’ll give you the skinny on deGrom’s season, but most of you know the numbers by now. DeGrom had 22 starts...
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The New York Mets have seemingly struggled offensively over the last several years, prompting fans to call for better hitters, and more offense. I know I certainly have. The Mets front office has sometimes responded by signing free agent sluggers like Jason Bay and current Met Curtis Granderson. Two players that both had previously produced near MVP seasons before signing with the Mets. The...
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The Mets have more than a back-up plan should Daniel Murphy be moved in the offseason, they quite possibly have upgrades. It’s still a gamble though, Murphy’s production is solid and he has sustained it over the course of several years. In 126 games at second base this year, he batted (.302) with 34 doubles, 9 home runs and 53 RBI’s. A critical issue with the Mets offense this year was the...
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