Category: Op-Ed

• Zack Wheeler and Vic Black are injured, but how seriously?

  There is more injury news out of Port St. Lucie today. Sandy Alderson revealed to reporters after the Mets 13-2 win over the Atlanta Braves that Zack Wheeler has been scratched from his start Saturday due to a blister issue and a “tender elbow.” Wheeler will not be getting an MRI on his elbow. As a Mets…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 13, 2015

  News, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• Dillon Gee is happy to still be here, working on his move to the bullpen

  Throughout Spring Training, Dillon Gee has played his weird place on the Mets roster professionally and with as much poise as he can possibly display. He has constantly downplayed both the possibility of being in the Mets bullpen or even the possibility of being traded. He doesn’t seem out of place, either – as a matter…

  Michael Baron

  March 12, 2015

  Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• If Josh Edgin’s injury is serious, what is the Mets back-up plan?

  Mets left-handed relief pitcher Josh Edgin is getting an MRI after experiencing elbow discomfort, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. After not signing a veteran lefty reliever, something that was said to have been a priority in the offseason, this puts the Mets in a difficult spot if the injury to Edgin winds up being something…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 10, 2015

  Feature Stories, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• Can Juan Lagares actually be a leadoff hitter?

  It’s been three full seasons since the Mets had a true leadoff hitter. By every measurement, both statistically and the eye test combined, a leadoff hitter is defined as a guy who has the ability to work counts, get on-base at a high rate, steal bases and have first-to-third speed. The Mets have lacked all…

  Michael Baron

  March 10, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• The Mets could be wise to retain their excess starting pitching

  In his column for the New York Post, Joel Sherman says in light of the elbow injury to Rangers RHP Yu Darvish, the Mets should not be eager to deal from their excess starting pitching. “Darvish’s injury should not have been a reason to think further about dealing Gee. It should motivate the Mets to keep…

  Michael Baron

  March 9, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed