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Eduardo Escobar Could Act as Short-Term Solution at Third Base

With a new general manager running the show, in Billy Eppler, the New York Mets should be set to make numerous splashes in free agency this offseason, although they’ll be looking to do so without compromising their farm system. Should be easy enough right? In theory, sure. But as this organization starts attempting to improve the roster, it’ll become critical to spend wisely and on...

Jonathan Villar Capitalizing on Increased Playing Time

After lacking reliable depth on the bench last season, the New York Mets went out and added several proven veterans to help correct that issue this season, and so far, those acquisitions have made a significant impact through the first month and a half of the schedule. Needing to locate a versatile backup infielder, president Sandy Alderson and his staff ultimately settled on Jonathan Villar,...

Improving Two-Strike Approach Can Help James McCann Surpass Current Hitting Woes

After receiving disappointing results from the catcher position over the last several seasons, the New York Mets decided to end this long stretch of ineffective catchers and were looking to acquire one of the top backstops on the open market over the offseason. While the front office made a competitive run at catcher J.T. Realmuto, they weren’t prepared to wait all winter for his decision...

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