Since we had to wait so long for MLB’s regular season to actually start, it may feel weird to already be disappointed by or have an urge to complain about the New York Mets. Or, maybe we feel right at home. Either way, manager Luis Rojas’ club is three games into the 2020 campaign and they’ve come out the other side with a disappointing 1-2 record. It already feels like...
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Well, guys, looks like I jinxed it, so before I say anything else, I’m very sorry. Earlier this week, I mentioned the New York Mets had mostly escaped dealing with significant injuries during Summer Camp while discussing how fragile the rotation depth was. But of course, I had to open my big mouth and now Marcus Stroman is on the shelf with a calf tear for who knows how long. Hopefully, the...
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The goal of every Spring Training/Summer Camp — or whatever you want to call the preseason — for MLB teams is to stay as healthy as possible. So far, the New York Mets have been successful in this regard, which I saw as I look around for some wood to knock on. For years, the Mets’ most prevalent storyline has been that the rotation was expected to bring the goods. The biggest concern...
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Opening Day for the 2020 MLB regular season is just over a week away as I type this sentence. Finally. But still, this stoppage in play has allowed us a unique opportunity to look back on recent (and distant) New York Mets history more than we likely ever would’ve in a typical circumstance. If you can’t tell, I’m trying to find some silver lining here. Is it working? This has...
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Did you guys know there are still people who think New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo shouldn’t be an every-day player? It’s true. While I can see the flawed reasoning (just look at his batting average!), it’s a futile argument — especially when he’s healthy and at the top of his game. The start of Nimmo’s 2019 campaign wasn’t exactly optimal, and then things compounded...
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