The more you look at the Mets’ probable playoff rotation, the more likely it seems that they will be able to make a deep run in October. Dave Cameron of FanGraphs recently wrote a piece talking about how dangerous the Mets are looking right now, pointing out the incredible rotation, above-average offense, and bullpen that isn’t as bad as people think. However, it’s the pitching...
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When Michael Cuddyer signed with the New York Mets last November, he turned down a substantial qualifying offer from the Colorado Rockies to do so. He later admitted that had the Mets not given him a deal, he would’ve re-signed with the Rockies. Cuddyer received a two year deal worth $21 million from the Mets, but would’ve made $15.3 million from the Rockies just for this season...
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So with the news that Juan Uribe could miss the National League Divisional Series with his chest injury, and reading the tea leaves on comments made by Terry Collins regarding Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz and Bartolo Colon, I wanted to post an updated version of my projected postseason roster. Catchers (2) Travis d’Arnaud Kevin Plawecki No change here for me as the Mets are sitting pretty...
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Updating this report to include the following: The Washington Nationals have suspended Jonathan Papelbon for four games or essentially the remainder of the season. Papelbon dropped the appeal of his three-game suspension for hitting Baltimore’s Manny Machado, so he’ll be out for the seven remaining games of Washington’s season. “The behavior exhibited by Papelbon yesterday is...
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On Sunday, the Mets put out their post-clinching lineup and the biggest star to shine was that of Dilson Herrera who went 3-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer, coming a triple short of the cycle. It was Dilson’s first start since June 27th and he gave Mets fans a good glimpse of what he is capable of as a hitter. He has now hit six home runs in just 146 Major League at-bats despite...
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After getting swept by the Mets over the weekend, Todd Frazier of the Cincinnati Reds says that they should be favorites in the postseason. Frazier says New York’s rotation is the best he’s ever played against, and he compared them to the Braves’ dominating staff during the 1990’s. “I remember watching the Braves back in the day when I was really little,’’ he said. “I...
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