3 UP 1. Everyone Is Hitting The story of the early season was how the Mets veterans were struggling at the plate. Heading into the series, three of the Mets regulars, Jose Reyes, Neil Walker, and Curtis Granderson were hitting below the Mendoza Line. In this series, Reyes was 3-11 with two runs, a double, homer, two walks, and seven RBI. Walker was 5-13 with three runs, two doubles, two walks,...
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With voting opening, Michael Conforto’s name does not appear on the All-Star Game ballot. His name doesn’t appear because a team only has three outfielders listed, and the Mets Opening Day outfield of Yoenis Cespedes-Curtis Granderson-Jay Bruce is on there. Still, that doesn’t mean you still can’t vote for Conforto. In fact, you can and should write his name in. To date,...
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An argument can be made that the only reason Josh Edgin made the Opening Day roster was because he was out of options. With the potential of losing him, as well as the Mets wanting to carry a second LOOGY in the pen, Edgin was going to get his shot. Edgin got his shot despite his never fully regaining his velocity from what it was pre-Tommy John. He got his shot despite his struggling mightily...
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3 UP 1. Mets Have an Edgin Against Lefties Bases loaded, one out, Jeurys Familia struggling, and Bryce Harper walking to the plate. With a two run lead, Terry Collins entrusted Josh Edgin to get the biggest out of the young season. Edgin made Collins look like a genius by inducing Harper to ground into the game ending 1-2-3 double play. For an encore, Edgin struck out Daniel Murphy the next day...
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3 UP 1. Bruce Still Playing Well While the Mets are struggling nearly across the board, Jay Bruce has continued to hit well. In the two game set against the Braves, he was 3-6 with with two walks. He’s about the only guy hitting in the lineup right now as he’s about one of the few healthy guys left on the team. More than that, Bruce has played a much better first base than anyone...
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