Category: Michael Baron
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Curtis Granderson, a hitter with multiple personalities
It’s not often a player exists on a roster who is capable of embracing multiple roles on any given day. Typically, hitters are what they are. For instance, Yoenis Cespedes is a free-swinging power hitter capable of carrying a team on his shoulders for stretches at a time. But he would probably struggle as a…
Michael Baron
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What a difference d’Arnaud makes…
Where would the Mets be if Travis d’Arnaud had been available for most of the year? Simply put, the Mets win a lot when he plays. The Mets catcher has clearly been a difference maker for the Mets, when he’s played of course. Since his return from a second long stint on the disabled list, d’Arnaud has posted…
Michael Baron
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Bartolo Colon is not going down without a fight…
If Bartolo Colon is going to be relegated to a cheerleading role during the playoffs, he certainly isn’t going down without a fight. Two days after helping to save an overworked and underperforming bullpen, Colon took the mound against the Phillies and delivered eight brilliant innings, allowing four hits and a walk with a season-high…
Michael Baron
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Michael Conforto, a game-changer for the Mets
The Mets have added six players from outside the organization since July 24, during which the Mets are 24-11 and have netted 9 1/2 games on their division rival, the Washington Nationals. Certainly, the three position players in Kelly Johnson, Juan Uribe and Yoenis Cespedes can be credited for the Mets second half revival, and Tyler Clippard has…
Michael Baron
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It is finally a September of meaningful – and memorable – baseball for the Mets
After a long, tiring, and aggravating wait, meaningful games in September are finally back in Flushing. The Mets open play on September 1 with a 73-58 record after going 20-8 in August and 25-11 since July 24, the day the Mets called up Michael Conforto and announced the acquisitions of Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson. The…
Michael Baron
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