Category: Michael Baron
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Curtis Granderson is the best option to lead off, says Terry Collins
The Mets have been searching for a solution to hit in the leadoff spot in the order for the better part of two years. Actually, more like 3 1/2 years. Curtis Granderson – who was originally signed to be a middle-of-the-order threat in the Mets lineup – has been a fixture at the top of the…
Michael Baron
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Travis d’Arnaud is ok, this time…
During Saturday’s 6-4 loss to the Braves, Travis d’Arnaud injured his arm and was removed from the game after AJ Pierzynski collided with him at home plate. The Mets breathed a sigh of relief when x-rays on d’Arnaud’s elbow and arm came back negative with what the team described as a hyper-extended elbow. D’Arnaud is listed as day-to-day. While d’Arnaud…
Michael Baron
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Terry Collins believe some of his players aren’t ready for MLB game speed
As another game passes with second and third string players on the field, physical and mental mistakes are becoming a more common occurrence for the Mets, which is costing the team more and more runs and more and more games. After another loss marred by such mistakes, Terry Collins attributed these problems to growing pains…
Michael Baron
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Who and what is Curtis Granderson at age 34?
It’s been difficult to gain a full understanding of what kind of player Curtis Granderson is at this point in his career, and the value he will provide the Mets over the final 2 1/2 years of his contract. He was originally signed to come here and be a middle-of-the-order threat who had extra-base and home…
Michael Baron
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The Mets struggles offensively on Wednesday follow a disturbing trend
–Originally posted June 18, 2015, 8:53 AM– The Mets should probably make some more room on their charter flights for their bats, because they seemingly do not pack them on these road trips. It’s not like they show up consistently at Citi Field, either. But, the 2015 Mets are a markedly better offensive team at…
Michael Baron
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