Category: Feature Stories
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Sean Gilmartin is successfully filling the role as the team’s long-man
Throughout the 2015 season, the Mets have been searching for a stabilizing force against left-handed hitters in their bullpen. But have yet to really identify any one arm among their relief corps who is capable of coming in, and getting one or two big outs against lefties late in a game. The Mets thought they…
Michael Baron
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David Wright is curious and uncertain, but pleased with his early results
David Wright played in a baseball game on Monday, and he came through the experience without any apparent problems. That’s a big, first step for the new David Wright, who will endeavor to continue his career with an irreversible condition in his lumbar spine. But, he knows its only the first step in what must…
Michael Baron
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The Mets swung and missed at their opportunity this weekend, 28 times
It would be unfair to discredit the Tampa Bay Rays and their own desire in their series against the Mets. They came from behind twice when trailing by three runs this weekend to defeat the Mets and win the three game series. They did it at home, but in front of a crowd which the majority…
Michael Baron
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The Mets have gone from punchline, to throwing punches
The New York Mets are a first place team on August 8, 2 1/2 games ahead of their division rival. After covering this club for four years, and seeing the trials and tribulations they’ve gone through during that span, it’s almost impossible to believe. But, it’s true. The Mets are in first place. They actually…
Michael Baron
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The legend of Wilmer Flores gets more remarkable by the day
Just ten days ago, Wilmer Flores was a goner, crying his eyes out at shortstop in front of the home crowd after hearing he along with Zack Wheeler had been traded to the Brewers for OF Carlos Gomez. He was essentially an unwanted player after being put through the ringer in a failed experiment at shortstop, often times embarrassing himself…
Michael Baron
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