According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, it appears Jose Reyes will be moved to the bench for the start of the series against the Miami Marlins. The move is of little surprise as Reyes has just not been able to get going this season. After starting the year 1-27 from the lead-off spot, Reyes was dropped to seventh in the order. In those two games, Reyes is 1-10. With dropping Reyes in the...
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3 UP 1. Citizen’s Bank Park, Homer Sweet Homer Since 2014, the Mets have just trounced the Phillies at Citizens Bank Ballpark going 22-9. Since Citizen’s Bank Park opened, the Mets have hit seven or more home runs at the ballpark three times. This is the only ballpark in which the Mets have accomplished that feat. Over the last 22 games at Citizen’s Bank Park, the Mets have...
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After the game last night, Terry Collins joked, “I’ve got the FBI looking for the real Jose Reyes right now.” Instead of having the FBI look for Reyes, Collins should have the FBI look for a better option at third base and to bat lead-off. Now, no one can reasonably believe that Reyes is as bad as his current 1-for-27 streak. Even with Reyes fighting it since Spring Training,...
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3 UP 1. Thor Is An Ace’s Ace Last season, Noah Syndergaard became the Mets ace in large part due to injuries. He grew into the role to the point that even with everyone back, he’s still the ace. An important part of being an ace is being a stopper. After two loses that saw the Mets bullpen decimated, Syndergaard threw seven innings allowing just two runs while striking out nine. He...
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Looking at this New York Mets team since 2015, one thing has been perfectly clear: this team is built on pitching, and it will only go as far as the pitching carries them. In 2015, when their starters were healthy and able to last the season, the Mets were able to win the National League Pennant. In 2016, with three of the arms going down, the Mets were still good enough to enter the postseason...
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