Category: Michael Baron
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Lucas Duda is in one of those grooves, but will it last?
The Mets have an unusual circumstance with Lucas Duda, and that is to maintain what is now his third white hot streak of the season into the playoffs. Duda had another big night on Tuesday, clocking two home runs which accounted for all three runs in an otherwise flat evening for the Mets offense. Duda is 9-for-17…
Michael Baron
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If healthy, all signs point to Steven Matz in the postseason rotation
For months, the Mets have stood firm in their stance that Steven Matz would only be a starter for the Mets, and not pitch in relief. Part of that reasoning, at least that provided by Terry Collins, was Matz’s injury history but also his inexperience pitching in relief. And while minor, Matz reported to Citizens Bank Park…
Michael Baron
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Bartolo Colon’s versatility could have significant value for the Mets come October
A win for Bartolo Colon on Tuesday would’ve tied him with Pedro Martinez for second among Dominican-born pitchers in baseball history. Unfortunately, Colon was unable to come up with the victory, and that chance might not come again until 2016, whether it’s with the Mets or elsewhere. Colon allowed a three-run home run to Darin Ruf in the…
Michael Baron
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Jon Niese’s bullpen tryout was only a very early step in the process
Barring injury or a drastic turn of events, Jon Niese realized weeks ago he had next to no chance of earning a job in the Mets playoff rotation come October. That’s when, according to Terry Collins, he took the initiative and told his manager he would like to see if he could pitch out of…
Michael Baron
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Jeurys Familia nearing club record for saves, and he will get that chance
It was only six months ago Jeurys Familia was gearing up to be the club’s setup man behind Jenrry Mejia, who was slotted in as the team’s closer. But just a few days later, Mejia’s season took one of three unexpected turns when, while warming up in the bullpen to save the Mets Opening Day win over the Nationals,…
Michael Baron
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