There are a lot of things Mets GM Sandy Alderson and manager Terry Collins will consider over the next two days as they construct their postseason roster in preparation for the wild-card game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, at Citi Field. Collins has been spoiled with access to 40 players since September 1. Now, they’ll face Madison Bumgarner with 25. Here are the questions...
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In Wednesday’s Wild Card Game, Noah Syndergaard will have to be at his best because Madison Bumgarner is not only a great postseason pitcher, but he is also great against the Mets. In Bumgarner’s career, he has made six starts against the Mets going 5-0 with a 1.86 ERA and a 1.025 WHIP. In four starts at Citi Field, Bumgarner is 4-0 with a 0.62 ERA and a 0.828 WHIP. The only time...
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As we head to the Wild Card Game, we already know that we are going to see an epic pitching matchup between Madison Bumgarner and Noah Syndergaard. Presumably, this game is going to be won and lost on which pitcher blinks first and allows a run. It is going to be a daunting task for both offenses. In Bumgarner’s career, he has made six starts against the Mets going 5-0 with a 1.86 ERA and...
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Thoughts from Joe D. To be honest, if Terry Collins had been fired at the time that was reported, few would have shed any tears. But somehow, Collins was able to survive the guillotine, mostly because of four things as I see it. 1. The team suddenly got healthy particularly with the returns of Jose Reyes, Asdrubal Cabrera and Yoenis Cespedes from the disabled list. 2. The team didn’t skip...
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The Mets and Giants will call on their aces in Wednesday night’s NL Wild Card Game at Citi Field. Noah Syndergaard will face Madison Bumgarner in the win-or-go-home clash. The Mets have Thor and a lot of momentum, but they still have their work cut out for them. What are some keys to winning this pitchers’ duel? Keys for Syndergaard: Preparedness, Effectiveness and Efficiency For the...
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Tonight Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN joins me to look back at the 2016 Mets and towards their matchup with the Giants in the Wild Card game on Wednesday night. Rich and I talk about how the Mets went from one of the most disappointing seasons in team history to perhaps one of the most, if not the most, gratifying. We believe this playoff berth can be a real foundation in building a culture that is...
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