Category: Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard experienced a growth spurt on Thursday
One of the reasons Noah Syndergaard was kept in the minor leagues last year was his inability to adjust in-game, using his fastball too much in an attempt to overpower hitters and strike them out. Through Syndergaard’s first five starts with Triple-A Las Vegas and 15 starts in the big leagues, Syndergaard looked as though he was…
Michael Baron
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Jacob deGrom, the quiet, premiere superstar pitcher in the game
While the Mets were busy cultivating starting pitching in the minor leagues over the last several years, Jacob deGrom never received anywhere near the fanfare pitchers like Matt Harvey, Noah Syndergaard, Zack Wheeler and even Steven Matz got in their time in the minors. In a way, that lack of fanfare fits deGrom’s personality. He is…
Michael Baron
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The spotlight is now on Eric O’Flaherty, who is distancing himself from his rocky Mets debut
Last week, the Mets acquired LHP Eric O’Flaherty from the A’s with cash in exchange for a minor league pitcher. The apparent intent was for O’Flaherty to serve as an instant upgrade to Alex Torres, who was subsequently designated for assignment and outright to Triple-A Las Vegas. He would eventually team with Jerry Blevins to form a tandem…
Michael Baron
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Less has been more for Juan Lagares in his new role
When Juan Lagares signed his five-year, $23 million contract extension with the Mets in late March, the last thing either the club or industry onlookers would have expected was this part-time role he would ultimately regress into so quickly. After all, he was coming off a Gold Glove season in centerfield, making any ball hit into the…
Michael Baron
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A brilliant Matt Harvey was thankful for his wingmen: the fans
By no means has it been the simplest of seasons for Matt Harvey as he nears the completion of his first year back after undergoing Tommy John Surgery nearly two years ago. He has gone through all of the trials and tribulations every major league pitcher goes through who suffers the fate of needing ligament surgery…
Michael Baron
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