Category: Michael Baron
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The Mets late-game relievers are being overtaxed, thanks to their middle relievers
These are good times for the Mets. They’re firing mostly on all cylinders, mashing their way to success all while they deal with a little food poisoning with Jacob deGrom, growing pains for Noah Syndergaard, resting Matt Harvey, and dealing with the challenge of succeeding in hitters parks. But there’s one thing the Mets are having a lot of trouble overcoming, and…
Michael Baron
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The Mets continue to pummel the opposition, inspiring both confidence and expectations
Last Sunday, the Mets departed Citi Field having been swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, never leading in any one of those three games and being outscored 16-6. They embarked on a long and pivotal nine-game road trip, raising legitimate questions about their ability to both produce and win on the road thanks to their 21-34…
Michael Baron
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Bartolo Colon’s brilliance on Wednesday was defined by a change of pace
Young or old, rookie or veteran, every single player on a baseball field must continue to adjust if he is to survive the trials of a long career. And, what had allowed Bartolo Colon to survive this portion of his career simply was no longer survivable. Since April 29, Colon had gone 6-11 with a…
Michael Baron
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Always positive and patient, Travis d’Arnaud is starting to be dangerous at the plate again
When he’s played, Travis d’Arnaud has been about as productive a catcher as any in the league. The problem is, d’Arnaud hasn’t played very much this season, having appeared in only 37 games thanks to two very tough luck injuries in the first half. But like he always has, d’Arnaud always managed to keep his head up…
Michael Baron
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Less has been more for Michael Cuddyer, who is finally contributing towards winning
This probably isn’t how the Mets or Michael Cuddyer envisioned his first year in Flushing would turn out. Through the first three months of his tenure with the Mets, Cuddyer’s season was defined by disappointing underperformance after he had signed a two-year, $21 million contract last November. He had posted a .662 OPS in his first…
Michael Baron
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