Category: Feature Stories
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Noah Syndergaard forced the Mets hand, and solved a problem
Problems have had a way of figuring out themselves over the early part of the Mets season in 2015. At least when it comes to their pitching staff. The Mets entered spring training with a starting rotation of Matt Harvey, Jacob deGrom, Zack Wheeler, Bartolo Colon, and Jon Niese. Dillon Gee was on the outside looking in, trying to…
Michael Baron
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How are the Mets shortstop alternatives doing?
It’s notably been a rough start to the 2015 season for Mets shortstop Wilmer Flores both at the plate and even more so in the field. As what’s become customary in sports, this has fans in the grass-is-always-greener mentality, pining for options outside of the organization. Over the offseason, there were a number of such options that…
Rich MacLeod
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Bartolo Colon, 1C in the Mets rotation
Heading into the season, it was pretty understood the Mets had a pair of aces at the front of their rotation with Matt Harvey and Jacob deGrom serving as 1A and 1B, respectively. But enter Bartolo Colon, who has unexpectedly stepped up to be 1C in this rotation. He gave the Mets another masterpiece on Tuesday night, spinning…
Michael Baron
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Alex Torres has met the challenge of the primary left-handed reliever
Alex Torres was a last minute acquisition for Sandy Alderson and the Mets as they had a dire need for quality left-handed relief in their bullpen. Torres wasn’t considered an ideal left-handed specialist considering his splits suggested he was more effective against right-handed hitters. He also came with a history of control problems, but also an…
Michael Baron
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The Mets offense has been putrid in their last ten games
A lot has been made about the competence of the Mets middle infield defense over the last ten days for the Mets. It’s arguably cost them five of their last seven losses, and unless something drastically changes and fast, that could very well continue. The reason for that is the offense is giving the pitching…
Michael Baron
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