Category: Op-Ed

• Wilmer Flores is comfortable, working hard at shortstop

  It seems like we’ve been talking about, waiting and debating Wilmer Flores forever. It’s difficult to remember he’s still only 23, still growing and still maturing as a baseball player. In retrospect, perhaps he hasn’t been given the patience he deserves by the fans, the media and possibly the club. I for one admit I am guilty…

  Michael Baron

  March 9, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• LISTEN: Michael Baron on The Happy Recap

  Michael Baron joined The Happy Recap radio show with E.J. Stankiewicz and James Blind on Sunday evening to talk Matt Harvey, Lunch Gate, Barwis Methods, Just Mets and everything there is to know about Mets Spring Training. You can listen to Baron’s appearance on the show here.

  Rich MacLeod

  March 8, 2015

  Audio, Michael Baron

• Problems with the Mets defense have surfaced early in camp

  In the third inning of the Mets’ 3-1 win over the Braves at Tradition Field, Jacob deGrom induced what should have been an inning ending double play to prevent a run from scoring. Instead, John Mayberry was unable to catch the return throw from Wilmer Flores at second base, which allowed Eric Young Jr. to reach safely and…

  Michael Baron

  March 8, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• Jacob deGrom, the quieter ace of the Mets staff

  Jacob deGrom made his Grapefruit League debut in yesterday’s 3-1 win over the Braves at Tradition Field and allowed a run on two hits with a strikeout in three innings. DeGrom should have gotten out of the third inning unscathed, but John Mayberry’s inability to catch a throw from Wilmer Flores spoiled what would’ve been an inning-ending double play, which scored Eury Perez.…

  Michael Baron

  March 8, 2015

  Feature Stories, Michael Baron, Op-Ed

• Who is Mets pitching prospect Matt Bowman?

  

  When you have Matt Harvey, Zack Wheeler, Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Rafael Montero and even the rising Steven Matz in the pitching chamber as the Mets do, it’s easy for some of the other up-and-comers to get lost in the shuffle. Take a look at 23-year-old starting pitching prospect Matt Bowman. Last season Bowman started 23 games between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas, combining…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 7, 2015

  Feature Stories, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod