Coming off a disappointing 2020 campaign, the New York Mets must improve in several different areas to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, which will include dramatically improving their overall defense. While acquiring shortstop Francisco Lindor is certainly a step in the right direction, as the two-time Gold Glove award winner should serve as a significant upgrade on the...
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Unlike the last few seasons, the New York Mets enjoyed a very productive offseason this past winter and are now aiming to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016, however, they’ll certainly need improved performances from their bullpen to accomplish that feat this season. While the Mets’ bullpen took steps in the right direction last season, they were still considered...
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After receiving very little production off the bench last season, the New York Mets made sure to add some reliable reserve players to their roster over the offseason, although one of those newcomers might miss a large portion of the 2021 campaign. Appearing in his third game of the spring, infielder Jose Martinez attempted to field a hard-hit ground ball at first base when he felt something pop...
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While receiving quality performances from the starting rotation was a major issue for the New York Mets last season, aside from ace Jacob deGrom, of course, they were pleasantly surprised to watch one of their top young hurlers arrive on the scene and enjoy one of the top statistical showings of his career. After pitcher Marcus Stroman suffered a torn calf and ultimately opted out of the 2020...
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With the calendar turning to March, Opening Day is now less than a month away, meaning there isn’t much time left for the New York Mets to extend multiple impending free agents before the regular season begins. While the focus is currently on the upcoming campaign, and rightly so, the Mets’ front office also has its hands full with taking care of some future business this spring, as...
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