Ever since 2011, the New York Mets have had 15 different players log time at the shortstop position. That’s an incredible number of shortstops ranging from barely tolerable to an outright failure. But give them credit, a bunch of them tried their best despite having little to no experience. Thankfully, recently promoted Amed Rosario should end the revolving door at shortstop and hold down...
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With the advent of top shortstop prospect Amed Rosario making his New York Mets debut tonight in Colorado against the Rockies, I thought we could have some fun and test your knowledge on former Mets No. 1 Prospects. Each year, Baseball America ranks the top prospects of every organization numbered one through ten, Since 2000, the Mets have had 12 players rank as the organizations No. 1 prospect....
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I don’t care if your ten games ahead or ten games back, that feeling of sheer tenacity, that feeling of bravado, that feeling of invincibility, are all ever so prevalent after an incredible adrenaline-pumping victory like the one that played out on Saturday night at Citi Field. Comebacks in general are always satisfying and can lift you emotionally like few things can in sports. But a five...
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Update, July 22 Neil Walker made progress in his rehab assignment today, going 1-for-3 and starting at second base in his first game with the Triple-A Las Vegas 51s. Walker was originally scheduled to play his first rehab game for Las Vegas yesterday, but instead stayed behind in New York to play a simulated game. He is on track to rejoin the team sometime next week. Original Post, July 21 New...
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Most Valuable Player – Jay Bruce You can go with anyone between Jay Bruce, Michael Conforto or Jacob deGrom, but for me Bruce gets the edge. He talked a big game in spring training and even called out fans as know-nothings that were clueless as to his ability to succeed in New York. Then he burst out of the gate in April with seven home runs and 19 RBIs to shut everybody up, and continued...
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