Vic asks… Hey Metsmerized, I was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on the following: I know everybody is looking for the Mets to do something, but I’m bothered some sites suggesting going after Jean Segura or Jimmy Rollins. I really don’t see them as upgrades defensively over Ruben Tejada. What do you think? I don’t think they will provide that much of an...
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On Sunday, general manager Sandy Alderson walked by the media at Citi Field after the Mets completed a sweep of the Reds and said to reporters: “Here they come, the citizens of Panic City.” (Adam Rubin, ESPN NY) Despite the high of sweeping the lowly Reds, Rubin thinks it may be premature for Sandy to start crowing. “Perhaps it is not time to gloat just yet about the Mets’ success since...
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Sacramento 14, Las Vegas (45-33) 7 Vic Black had a typical Vic Black outing walking three guys to load the bases but getting a strike out to end the inning without any damage. Jenrry Mejia also made an appearance on his way back pitching a scoreless 9th inning with two strikeouts. Starter Tyler Pill did not fare as well lasting only 3 innings giving up eight runs (seven earned) on 13...
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Baseball is a game of adjustments. A pitcher sees a hitter for the first time, and learns about his tendencies, hot-zones, cold-zones and overall abilities. They make the adjustment to play into his weaknesses. It is then the job of the hitter to adjust to the pitcher’s adjustments. Michael Conforto, the Mets top hitting prospect who has yet to be matched during his minor league career,...
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During Friday afternoon’s press conference at Citi Field, Sandy Alderson said he continues to look externally to find some help for the offense. “I would characterize us as somewhat aggressive. I’m prepared to overpay but there has to be something to overpay for.” It sounds like the team has only enough resources to add one player, so they want to be sure it’s...
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Between his 7.2 very solid innings, six strikeouts, three hits and four RBIs, Steven Matz’s debut proved to be worth the wait. Drafted in the 2nd round of the 2009 MLB Draft, Matz did not make it to a professional mound until 2012 due to complications following Tommy John surgery. Eventually battling back to debut with the Kingsport Mets, the Stony Brook native shot quickly up the Mets...
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