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Read: Michael Baron’s Q&A with the Daily Stache

Recently, MLB.com’s Michael Baron participated in a Q&A series for Mike Ganci at the Daily Stache called, “Nine Innings.”

Mets logoBaron discussed the Mets outlook for 2015, as well as what he feels the current strengths and weaknesses are for the club.

Here is an excerpt of that Q&A:

What do you make of this Mets’ team as currently constituted? Are they ready to contend?

I think they’re ready to be interesting and relevant again, but it’s difficult to say this roster is up for a playoff push right now. I don’t want to sound pessimistic, because I genuinely think they’re better today than they were on September 28, especially with Harvey coming back and the hope they can get a normal season from David Wright. But, obvious holes remain, and their defense in general is a legitimate concern.

Overall, this roster should have 83-85 wins in them, which is enough to keep them in a contention discussion into September. Hopefully, they can overachieve a bit and augment the roster in July to make a serious run.

If they’re missing something, what is that piece? Who would be the guy you’d go out and get and why?

Well, as I said there are obvious holes. Their defense in general must be better than it projects, they lack flexibility from a proven left-handed reliever against tough lefties and they have next to no speed. The game has evolved in a way where these tools have become vital for success, and not having these consistently could make it difficult for the Mets over 162 games.

To read Baron’s entire Q&A with Ganci, check out the Daily Stache.

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3 responses to “Read: Michael Baron’s Q&A with the Daily Stache”

  1. BobfromLongIsland Avatar
    BobfromLongIsland

    I have to agree with Michael. Also, the Mets still have not addressed their lack of power at the plate.

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  2. @JavaJoeX Avatar
    @JavaJoeX

    If the Mets want to make a serious run, not just a marketing hype run at the playoffs they’re going to need to address a few weaknesses.

    They lack a plate setter.

    They lack up the middle defense.

    They lack POWER.

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    1. Michael Baron Avatar
      Michael Baron

      Their defense and left handed relief are their most glaring weaknesses, if you ask me.

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