In an interview with Kevin Kernan of the New York Post, Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud says that he is pumped for the upcoming 2015 season. He discussed his high expectations for the team, and the adjustments he made at the plate during the second half last year.
“I’m really excited,’’ d’Arnaud said. “Both Anthony Recker and I are really excited. The experience we gained with Zack and Jacob last year and having Dillon Gee, Jon Niese and Bartolo Colon and now you add on Matt Harvey, too. Me and Anthony have just shown up with smiles every single day.”
“The confidence is high for everyone.’’ D’Arnaud says that he is planning to make the postseason with the Mets. “One hundred percent,’’ he said.
Entering his second full season as the Mets starting catcher, d’Arnaud believes that his improvement during the second half last year was due to his mental approach.
“I wasn’t scared to go up to the plate anymore,’’ d’Arnaud said. “I wanted to be up at the plate in certain situations,’’ he said. “And I felt so much more relaxed and free at the plate.’’
“I feel like I’ve learned that I’ve got to work on defense, consistency,’’ he said. “As far as offense goes, just keep things simple.’’
David Wright added that confidence was the key for d’Arnaud’s big second half.
“Travis got sent down, went on a tear and that was all he needed confidence-wise. Now he has that swagger going into this year.’’
What are your expectations for Travis this season and what kind of a year do you project for him offensively?
