Category: Feature Stories
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Mets hitting coach Kevin Long thinks the offense will improve…
The last 20 games have been nothing short of ugly for the Mets offensively. And, short of a few games here and there, it’s an extension of a lengthening problem for the club. The Mets have lost 12 of 20 games this month, and have collectively hit .244/.300/.387 during that span. They’ve averaged 3.4 runs per game during…
Michael Baron
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Who and what is Curtis Granderson at age 34?
It’s been difficult to gain a full understanding of what kind of player Curtis Granderson is at this point in his career, and the value he will provide the Mets over the final 2 1/2 years of his contract. He was originally signed to come here and be a middle-of-the-order threat who had extra-base and home…
Michael Baron
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The Mets struggles offensively on Wednesday follow a disturbing trend
–Originally posted June 18, 2015, 8:53 AM– The Mets should probably make some more room on their charter flights for their bats, because they seemingly do not pack them on these road trips. It’s not like they show up consistently at Citi Field, either. But, the 2015 Mets are a markedly better offensive team at…
Michael Baron
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Exclusive: Michael Conforto continues to mash, unconcerned about a promotion
There isn’t any stopping Michael Conforto right now. The two-time Florida State League Player of the Week and fourth-best prospect in the Mets system has lived up to all of the pomp and circumstance that came with him when the Mets made him the tenth overall selection in the 2014 first-year player draft last June, as…
Michael Baron
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Collins: R.A. Dickey’s greatest value was the return in trade
Before the 2010 season, Omar Minaya signed then-journeyman R.A. Dickey to spring training and invited him to big league camp. He really didn’t stand out that spring – he made one start and one relief appearance and allowed five runs in five innings before being among the first cuts from big league camp. So Dickey went…
Michael Baron
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