Category: Op-Ed
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Whether he’s at home or on the road, Noah Syndergaard must find his groove again
In an effort to solve some of Noah Syndergaard’s struggles on the road, the Mets altered his pre-game routine to start a little later so there was a smaller gap between the conclusion of his bullpen session and starting the bottom of the first inning. Unfortunately, it didn’t seem to have the impact Dan Warthen and…
Michael Baron
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Innings limits and bullpen problems are clashing for the Mets
What happened in the sixth inning and what did not happen in the seventh inning on Wednesday night in Baltimore serves as a direct example of something which simply cannot happen down the stretch of the season. After Noah Syndergaard allowed a game-tying, two-run home run to Jonathan Schoop, Terry Collins lifted his starter and replaced him with Logan…
Michael Baron
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Terry Collins is relishing the chance to manage in his first pennant race since 1998
Terry Collins has witnessed some pretty lean times during his tenure as manager of the New York Mets. He has been forced to take a lot of heat for his team’s poor play while the front office patiently rebuilt he organization, and cut payroll and talent from the big league roster. But as the pitching…
Michael Baron
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Mets endeavoring to solve Noah Syndergaard’s struggles on the road
It’s hard to dispute Noah Syndergaard’s growth throughout the 2015 season, as he has emerged as a definitive Rookie of the Year candidate in the National League. His overall line is splendid. He’s 7-6 with a 3.07 ERA in 105 2/3 big league innings this season, striking out 111 with only 24 walks and 11 home runs…
Michael Baron
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Thanks to The 7 Line Army, Camden Yards felt like home for the Mets
For the most part in 2015, the Mets have struggled away from Citi Field. So, they’re going to need all of the help they can get down the stretch of the season, considering the bulk of their schedule is on the road, despite it being the weakest schedule in baseball. Fortunately, The 7 Line Army,…
Michael Baron
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