Category: Michael Baron
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A poised Steven Matz led the way towards a much-needed win
Last Sunday at Citi Field, Steven Matz made a debut for the ages, making it almost impossible for him to replicate the magnificence which he put on display in front of his hometown crowd. Then came Sunday in Los Angeles. Matz was even more dazzling on the mound for the Mets, allowing just two hits…
Michael Baron
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The Mets 41-41 record is not indicative of their true identity…
Normally, the record printed in the standings can be used to identify what a club is. In the case of the Mets, they have a .500 record, which suggests they’re inconsistent, at best. But they’re not even that good right now. They’re more of a reflection of the 28-38 record they have posted since April…
Michael Baron
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Kevin Plawecki is showing signs of growth at the big league level
The Mets have always felt Kevin Plawecki was among the elite catching prospects in the game. He was always viewed as an offensive-oriented catcher with the hope he could continue to improve defensively but outhit any of his shortcomings behind the plate. But it hasn’t been easy for Plawecki in his first season with the Mets,…
Michael Baron
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After Matt Harvey’s bad day, Mets need to manage six-man rotation better
It wasn’t a particularly good #HarveyDay for Matt Harvey and the Mets. Harvey fell to 7-6 after allowing three runs and seven hits with four strikeouts and a solo home run in only five innings of work to the Dodgers on Saturday. His ERA rose to 3.11 for the year. “I had a tough day finding…
Michael Baron
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With Jenrry Mejia returning, who gets jettisoned from the bullpen?
On Tuesday, the Mets are expected to activate RHP Jenrry Mejia from the restricted list, as his 80 game PED suspension will have been served and his right elbow is completely healthy. Mejia is currently on assignment with the Las Vegas 51s, and pitched on Friday night in Tacoma and allowed a run on two hits with three…
Michael Baron
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