Author: Matt Musico

How Mets’ Rotation Can Distinguish Themselves in 2020

With all things considered for the New York Mets’ eventual fate in 2020, it can be argued that the starting rotation’s performance is the biggest x-factor. Yes, New York needs to score runs to win ballgames and the bullpen needs to hold up its end of the bargain by not blowing so many leads. However, a top-notch starting rotation has been the basis of competitive Mets baseball since...

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Brandon Nimmo’s “Controlled Aggression” Is Progressing

Now that he’s got all the heart tests behind him, it sure is nice to see Brandon Nimmo doing his thing on the baseball diamond again. While we need to take Spring Training stats with a grain of salt, he’s looking like his usual self through 11 at-bats, evidenced by a .364/.500/.455 triple slash. After going 1-for-2 with a run scored in Friday’s win against the St. Louis...

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One Area The Mets Must Continue Improving in 2020

We’re as close as we’ve ever been to the 2020 MLB regular season getting underway. Grapefruit and Cactus League action is happening and Opening Day is now officially less than a month away. As we watch the New York Mets prepare for the 162-game marathon that lies ahead, it’s hard to ignore what some projections are saying about their potential future performance. Baseball...

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Jeff McNeil Can Do Whatever He Wants With The Bat

It may still only be February, but temperatures in the northeast are running a little warmer and there was New York Mets baseball on our televisions this past weekend. Life is good, you guys. With three Grapefruit League games officially in the books, there were a number of first impressions to go over before New York forges ahead with the rest of its schedule. While his weekend consisted of...

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Defense Will Be A Huge X-Factor For Mets

Although the 2020 New York Mets have a roster that’s built with the possibility of contending for a playoff spot, there are a number of things that must go right over the next few months. The offense, anchored by Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Michael Conforto, must remain a top-10 unit, the starting rotation must remain as one of baseball’s best, and the bullpen needs to actually be...

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