Category: Op-Ed
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Curtis Granderson continues to defy his statistical odds against left-handed pitching
For Curtis Granderson, one of the narratives throughout the 2015 season has been about his inability to hit left-handed pitching. It was certainly supported by statistical facts. He had a .558 OPS against southpaws in 2015. He hit .183 with 48 strikeouts in 143 plate appearances against left-handers. Two of his 26 home runs came against left-handed…
Michael Baron
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Jeurys Familia – the Mets ‘star’ closer – continues to remarkably bail the Mets out
If there’s a dilemma in the Mets bullpen, Jeurys Familia always seems to come to the Mets rescue. He did it after Opening Day when the Mets effectively lost their paper-closer, Jenrry Mejia, for the year to an elbow strain and two subsequent PED violations. He did it again and again all year long for multiple-out saves when his…
Michael Baron
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Willingness and desire have made Matt Harvey must-see TV again
Pages eventually get turned. Especially in the long season of baseball. Even for Matt Harvey. A month ago, not only was Harvey doubted for his ability to pitch in these most precious moments for a franchise starved for a controversy-free World Championship – not to mention merely a playoff berth – his willingness and desire to…
Michael Baron
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The 2015 NLCS is going to be a showcase of young talent in a renewed rivalry
On Saturday night, the Mets and Cubs will each begin their quest for a National League pennant and a trip to the World Series against either the Royals or the Blue Jays. But for the Mets and Cubs, an old rivalry will be renewed between two clubs who, in the era of two divisions and…
Michael Baron
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The guts of an ace trumped the stuff of an ace on Thursday night
It had disaster written all over it. It looked like it was going to be the worst night for a bad night from the starter. Jacob deGrom allowed four consecutive hits to the Dodgers in the first inning resulting in two runs with only one man retired. His fastball was dead. He couldn’t command it, either.…
Michael Baron
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