Category: Michael Baron
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What can be learned from the Mets offense this spring?
Despite having a turbulent spring, there have been some positive surprises for the Mets over the course of camp. Perhaps the biggest surprise of all has been their offense in general. It feels rather unexpected, yet rather refreshing considering how inconsistently (and often poorly) most of this group performed last season. Here are some basic…
Michael Baron
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The state of the Mets roster, and a roster projection
The Mets break camp exactly one week from today, and head to Arlington for a two game exhibition between the Rangers for one final tune-up before Opening Day at Nationals Park. Just over three weeks ago, Sandy Alderson said this was one of the most static rosters the Mets have had in recent years, meaning…
Michael Baron
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The Mets’ new defensive metric: Defensive Efficiency
It’s no secret the Mets could be a very defensively challenged team in 2015. Assuming they’re healthy, there are fair questions about the middle infield defense, their first baseman remains a work-in-progress, their corner outfielders are suspect and arguably out of position, and their catcher has had issues throwing and catching the ball. Those are…
Michael Baron
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Daniel Muno is making a very strong case for a roster spot
As recently as five days ago, Daniel Muno probably figured it was a matter of time before the Mets sent him on the long walk from Tradition Field to minor league camp on the other side of the team’s complex in Port St. Lucie. But with a sudden hamstring injury befalling Daniel Murphy, and now some uncertainty…
Michael Baron
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Michael Cuddyer and his influence on and off the field
At the conclusion of the 2014 season, one of the parts they were clearly lacking was a productive corner outfielder. The a Mets addressed that need seemingly immediately when they signed OF Michael Cuddyer to a two-year contract. But what else were the Mets buying in Cuddyer? His track record suggests he can go a…
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