Category: Michael Baron
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In what appears to be a new role, Michael Cuddyer returned in an impactful way
He may deny it at times, but it’s clear for more than a month, Michael Cuddyer has been bothered by pain caused by a bone bruise in his left knee. He has said himself the injury will not go away unless he gets extended rest – less than two weeks with no baseball activity hardly qualifies…
Michael Baron
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Sean Gilmartin is successfully filling the role as the team’s long-man
Throughout the 2015 season, the Mets have been searching for a stabilizing force against left-handed hitters in their bullpen. But have yet to really identify any one arm among their relief corps who is capable of coming in, and getting one or two big outs against lefties late in a game. The Mets thought they…
Michael Baron
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Daniel Murphy is red hot at the plate, and it’s coming at the right time
Daniel Murphy has experienced a rollercoaster of a season in 2015, as he’s battled a couple of leg injuries and the inconsistent performances which have resulted in that missed time. But it appears Murphy has finally found his stride after an uneven first half of the season, and certainly seems to be feeding off the new energy which…
Michael Baron
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David Wright is curious and uncertain, but pleased with his early results
David Wright played in a baseball game on Monday, and he came through the experience without any apparent problems. That’s a big, first step for the new David Wright, who will endeavor to continue his career with an irreversible condition in his lumbar spine. But, he knows its only the first step in what must…
Michael Baron
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Once considered a loose wheel, Jon Niese has been among their best in the rotation
Once upon a time and not too long ago, onlookers viewed Jon Niese as the loose wheel in the Mets rotation. He went through arguably the worst stretch of his career between May 14 and May 30, going 0-3 with an unsightly 9.00 ERA in 20 innings over only four starts. The opposition had clocked him…
Michael Baron
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