This is the second part of our four part series in which we choose our 25 man roster from the Mets minor leagues based strictly on their numbers and not on their prospect rankings. The first part addressed the “starting lineup.” The following two parts will address the bench and the bullpen. Missing from this list is Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman, who had their struggles in AAA. Regardless of...
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On Thursday night, with the Mets trailing the Phillies 8-6 in the bottom of the 11th inning, shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera not only hit an epic walk-off three run homer, he also had a bat flip for the ages: Chills. #Walkoffhttps://t.co/NuuNjovPM2 pic.twitter.com/Ntsbicef6b — New York Mets (@Mets) September 23, 2016 It was very reminiscent of another pretty epic bat flip we saw just last postseason....
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Since the time Noah Syndergaard first appeared on the mound for the Mets, we have constantly heard how he throws more 100 MPH fastballs than anybody in the sport. He is repeating it all over again as fans stare in awe at the radar gun readings with each fastball Syndergaard unleashes. Fact is when it comes to throwing the ball over 100 MPH, there is no pitcher in baseball than Syndergaard. And...
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According to Marc Carig, Noah Syndergaard will be scratched from tomorrow’s start due to strep throat. Sean Gilmartin will be starting in his place. While this doesn’t have the same impact as Steven Matz being done for the year, Syndergaard having to miss a start is a blow to the Mets chances of claiming one of the two Wild Card spots. The impact could have far reaching implications...
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During last night’s game between against the Phillies, Ron Darling lauded young starter Seth Lugo for recognizing that in order for someone to be a successful starter in the major leagues, they first have to establish their fastball in games. In Jeff Passan’s “25 Things You Didn’t Know About Baseball” piece for the Yahoo! Sports, we have learned that Bartolo Colon...
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