Category: Op-Ed
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Daniel Muno is making a very strong case for a roster spot
As recently as five days ago, Daniel Muno probably figured it was a matter of time before the Mets sent him on the long walk from Tradition Field to minor league camp on the other side of the team’s complex in Port St. Lucie. But with a sudden hamstring injury befalling Daniel Murphy, and now some uncertainty…
Michael Baron
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Michael Cuddyer and his influence on and off the field
At the conclusion of the 2014 season, one of the parts they were clearly lacking was a productive corner outfielder. The a Mets addressed that need seemingly immediately when they signed OF Michael Cuddyer to a two-year contract. But what else were the Mets buying in Cuddyer? His track record suggests he can go a…
Michael Baron
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The left side of the Mets bullpen, external options and internal alternatives
The Mets continue to audition all of their candidates for left-handed relief on a daily basis. But, with the performances continuing to be underwhelming and time growing short in Spring Training, the Mets are also weighing their options externally as well. There are a few avenues for the club to explore, although none seem to be particularly…
Michael Baron
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Matt Harvey is back…
The pitch count through 5 2/3 innings tells the story as to where the gem of the Mets organization is at this point in his recovery from elbow surgery, and the stuff and the visuals reinforce it. In short, Matt Harvey is back. Harvey was utterly dominant against the Yankees on Sunday, allowing only one hit in 5 2/3 innings…
Michael Baron
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Lucas Duda is confident he can hit lefties, and is tired of hearing about it
.180/.264/252 with two home runs and ten RBI, 11 walks and 41 strikeouts in 125 plate appearances. That was Lucas Duda’s line against left-handed pitching in 2014. These struggles have been well documented and discussed plenty over the last year. Duda is aware of these struggles, of course. The media always talks about it –…
Michael Baron
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