Category: Feature Stories
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Five outfielders the Mets could look at adding by the trade deadline
It’s pretty evident that the Mets need to add major league talent to their roster by this year’s trade deadline. While many may look at shortstop, and it does remain an area of need for this team, the play of Michael Cuddyer and Juan Lagares this season has been underwhelming and now the both of them are dealing with injuries…
Rich MacLeod
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Jacob deGrom’s start on Wednesday cemented his place as the team’s ace
One of the jobs of a team’s ace is to deliver key wins when the team is in need of one, whether it’s to stop the bleeding of a losing streak, beat a tough team under adverse conditions, or be a difference maker to win a series. Jacob deGrom has been all three this season, specifically…
Michael Baron
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As the trade deadline approaches, the Mets could have growing payroll flexibility
With the Mets offense continuing to sag seemingly worsen with each passing day, their need for offense continues to grow and become more dire. After all, their 83 OPS+ ranks last in the big leagues, according to FanGraphs. Over the last month, Sandy Alderson has described the trade market as, “thin,” despite reported interest in…
Michael Baron
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Kirk Nieuwenhuis has had a weird season, but he finally contributed for the Mets
It has been a very weird season for Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Originally slated to be the club’s primary left-handed bat off the bench, Nieuwenhuis went 3-for-38 with 17 strikeouts before the Mets designated him or assignment on June 9. A week later, he found himself being traded – or sold – to the Los Angeles Angels. But…
Michael Baron
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The Mets 41-41 record is not indicative of their true identity…
Normally, the record printed in the standings can be used to identify what a club is. In the case of the Mets, they have a .500 record, which suggests they’re inconsistent, at best. But they’re not even that good right now. They’re more of a reflection of the 28-38 record they have posted since April…
Michael Baron
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