Category: Michael Baron

• Thank you, Mets fans

  What a year it’s been, not just for the Mets but for Just Mets as well. The site was conceptualized a year ago between myself, Rich MacLeod and MLB Advanced Media, and at the time I really had no idea what I wanted this to be. Everyone in this community has a valid voice and…

  Rich MacLeod

  December 31, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• The Mets have been active this winter, but have they improved their quality with quantity?

  The Mets agreed to sign free agent OF Alejandro De Aza to a one-year, $4.5 million contract on Tuesday morning, according to multiple reports, pending De Aza passing a physical. The Mets had shown interest free agents Denard Span and Gerardo Parra throughout the off-season, but like many teams with Span, they have been concerned with his health…

  Michael Baron

  December 22, 2015

  Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• Despite defensive shortcomings, Asdrubal Cabrera is ready to be a versatile option for the Mets

  The Mets haven’t sought to simply plug holes ahead of what they hope is a championship season in 2016. The front office has sought to plug their holes by creating quality depth and versatility throughout their roster, and having 13-14 players who can start for them without any doubt for 162 games. That task led…

  Michael Baron

  December 18, 2015

  Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• Wilmer Flores, the super-utility infielder?

  

  The acquisitions of both Neil Walker and Asdrubal Cabrera have provided the Mets with an infield that has no shortage of options at several positions. Certainly, the club has taken an indirect route to creating such depth, as it’s moved their primary middle infielders in both Wilmer Flores and Ruben Tejada lower on the depth chart into roles more suitable for…

  Michael Baron

  December 16, 2015

  Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• Curtis Granderson’s hand is healthy, pleased with the Mets acquisitions so far

  

  Curtis Granderson injured his left thumb on a slide during the National League Championship Series against the Cubs, and learned he had a torn a ligament which required off-season surgery. But he recently began his off-season workouts with two months before the start of Spring Training, as he posted a picture of his brace-free hand on…

  Michael Baron

  December 16, 2015

  Michael Baron, Op-Ed