David Wright should be a Hall of Famer. He could have easily done so with the type of career he was having with the Mets. He holds a majority of the club’s career batting records. And he quickly grew to be a bright and beloved character of New York baseball. (More so than that other guy who played shortstop in the Bronx all those years, am I right?) But much like tragedy and...
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In recent years, given the choice between Kevin Plawecki and Travis d’Arnaud behind the plate, there hasn’t exactly been a clear cut better option. Just a year ago we were wondering if it may just be in the Mets best interest to sign a free agent catcher like Matt Wieters. And if you look at their numbers from last season, Plawecki by far had the better OBP at .364. Yet somehow they...
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Mickey Callaway gets his first big league manager gig with the New York Mets. What can he bring to the table, and what is in store for the Mets? So far in his first couple of weeks, Mickey Callaway has shown he’s ready to make his presence known. Culture Change Mickey Callaway made a big statement to the team with his recent handling of top prospect Dominic Smith. Before their first Spring...
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Today I talk with Michael Mayer of Metsmerized Online. Hear his thoughts on the biggest positives and concerns for the New York Mets this spring. Additionally we discuss the fifth starter competition, and which players are having the most surprising performances at Port St. Lucie. I also talk about why Matt Harvey will never be able to satisfy Mets fans and how Brandon Nimmo is growing on me the...
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The Mets, have several first base options that can work for them in 2018 season. However, they all come with a certain level of risk. As it stands, the Mets will be starting Adrian Gonzalez at first base. However, due to age and injury, this may not be a stable plan for a grueling 162 game season. Not only did he play just 71 games in 2017, but he was also left off the playoff roster of the Los...
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