Category: Michael Baron
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A break down of the Mets recent 20-game stretch…
The Mets just completed a a grueling 20-game stretch without an off-day, during which they went 9-11. During the last three weeks the club lost three more players to the disabled list (Dillon Gee, Dilson Herrera and Buddy Carlyle). Here is a breakdown of their record against their opponents during this span of games: Phillies: 5-1 Cubs: 0-4 Brewers:…
Michael Baron
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Michael Cuddyer has perked up at the plate
Michael Cuddyer had staggered through most of the first quarter of the season. His average was meandering around .240, his OPS between .650 and .700, he wasn’t hitting for much extra-base power, and the offense was dragging with his unproductiveness in the middle of the lineup. Things were bound to get better for Cuddyer. It was…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard just keeps getting better with his limitless potential…
Noah Syndergaard made his long awaited arrival to the Mets on May 12 when the Mets were in Chicago. He was coming off a tremendous run of success with Triple-A Las Vegas, capped by a stellar eight inning performance in which he allowed just two runs with eight strikeouts in eight innings against the Albuqerque…
Michael Baron
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Lucas Duda isn’t trying to do too much, but he’s done a ton lately
It took a while, but Lucas Duda has located his power stroke. And, he has found it with a barrage of home runs as of late. On Tuesday, Duda crushed two home runs to center field – both solo shots – as part of a seven run attack against the Phillies to pace the Mets…
Michael Baron
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The rocky journey for Wilmer Flores has reached a smooth road…
How far has Wilmer Flores come for the New York Mets? Remember, a year ago, team insiders and talent evaluators doubted he could succeed at second base, let alone at shortstop on an everyday basis. He started his professional career at shortstop, and has actually logged more innings at shortstop than at any other position. While he…
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