For most of the summer and into the off-season speculation among fans has raged that the hot stove priorities for the Mets should be to go outside the organization to procure a power hitting corner outfielder and a shortstop. With a plethora of starting pitchers and a young and dynamic evolving bullpen, many Met fans believe their team is positioned to make some genuine progress should they add...
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The Cincinnati Reds were a very interesting team this year. Finishing with their worst record since 2008, the team failed to make the playoffs after reaching the dance in three of the last four seasons. Looking to rebound from a down year, you have to wonder if the Reds would consider shaking things up. It could start with Jay Bruce. Heading into 2015, there really isn’t much that will...
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With two key areas of need for the Mets, they will have plenty of competition for free agents this offseason according to ESPN New York’s Mark Simon. At shortstop, the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics will both also be in the market after Derek Jeter’s retirement, and Jed Lowrie reaching free agency. On the top of their list could be Hanley Ramirez, although ESPN New...
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With all the discussion around which pitcher or pitchers the Mets will deal this offseason, I’ll toss this one out there… what about opening the season with a six-man rotation? Before dismissing this as folly, it may actually make sense – especially with Matt Harvey coming off Tommy John surgery and likely being on some sort of innings limit. We’re all hoping that the...
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The Mets have more than a back-up plan should Daniel Murphy be moved in the offseason, they quite possibly have upgrades. It’s still a gamble though, Murphy’s production is solid and he has sustained it over the course of several years. In 126 games at second base this year, he batted (.302) with 34 doubles, 9 home runs and 53 RBI’s. A critical issue with the Mets offense this year was the...
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One of the players I most enjoyed covering was Robin Ventura for those two years he played for the Yankees. In a clubhouse full of stars and egos, Ventura was a voice of calm, reason and humorous relief. I enjoyed stopping by his locker to shoot the breeze for a minute or two, talking about things other than baseball. Very smart, clever and possessing an insight on numerous issues. When there...
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