Author: Thomas Hall

It’s Time For Jeurys Familia, Mets to Part Ways Once Again

Over the next few months, the New York Mets are expected to face plenty of roster turnover, which could include moving on from a very familiar bullpen arm – and no, it’s not closer Edwin Diaz. Sticking with the backend of the bullpen, however, reliever Jeurys Familia is coming off his three-year, $30 million contract and was recently granted free agency for just the second time in...

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Pete Alonso Has Transformed Into More Than Just an Elite Slugger

In today’s game, most of the focus in Major League Baseball revolves around offense, and while first baseman Pete Alonso excels in that department, his defense also became a crucial aspect of his craft during the 2021 season. Since emerging into the majors in 2019, Alonso has been highly regarded because of his incredible offensive abilities, which saw him break the rookie home run record...

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Re-Signing Loup Might be More Attainable Than it Seems

In a year that proved to be very disappointing for the New York Mets, one area of their roster that didn’t underperform in 2021 was the bullpen, however, one key piece of that group could be headed out the door this offseason. Though big-ticket items like Javier Baez, Michael Conforto and Marcus Stroman are expected to receive most of the attention if all three of these players become free...

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Moving to a Super Utility Role Could be in Jeff McNeil’s Future

Facing a pivotal offseason, chances are the New York Mets could look very different when Opening Day rolls around in 2022, one of those changes could potentially include a new role for infielder Jeff McNeil. Amid what’s expected to be a fairly busy winter for the Mets, starting with hiring a president of baseball operations and a new manager, management will also be attempting to make...

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Qualifying Offer Makes Most Sense For Both Noah Syndergaard, Mets

Following another disappointing end to the regular season, which saw the New York Mets miss the playoffs for a fifth straight year, they’re expected to face some very tough decisions over the offseason, including starter Noah Syndergaard’s upcoming free-agent status. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020, Syndergaard spent the first few months of the 2021 season continuing his...

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