Category: Op-Ed
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Game 4 can change everything, one way or another…
The Mets had a really nice, energetic, feel-good win on Friday night in their first World Series game in Flushing in more than 15 years. That’s all great, but the fun is over from that one. The Mets are now only trailing in the World Series 2-1. They are not out of the woods by a…
Michael Baron
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David Wright experienced magic 12 years in the making on Friday
David Wright has been able to preserve several moments and achievements in what has been the most trying time of his life in 2015. There was his home run against the Phillies in his first at-bat off the disabled list against the Phillies. There was his now trademarked fist pump after scoring a run against…
Michael Baron
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Pitching with a purpose, Noah Syndergaard delivered the most important win of his life in Game 3
It started out with a message and a purpose, and ended with utter scintillation from a right-hander from Mansfield, Texas on Friday night at Citi Field. From the very first pitch, it was clear Noah Syndergaard intended to pitch with a purpose. He buzzed Alcides Escobar with his patented Texas heat which flew by his…
Michael Baron
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Terry Collins is still considering Juan Lagares in the outfield for Game 3
In Game 1 of the World Series, Terry Collins employed an outfield alignment of Michael Conforto in left field and Yoenis Cespedes in center field. It was the same alignment Collins used from the end of July through the entire postseason against right-handed pitching, and it was hard to argue with that formula even though it meant having Juan…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard has ‘some tricks up his sleeve’ for the Royals on Friday
Since the day Noah Syndergaard was acquired, he has always been able to take everything in stride. Despite his large presence, his mean fastball and his, “hook from hell” curveball, Syndergaard has always had a relaxed demeanor with unquestionable focus about how he goes about his work. It has helped define his journey from the depths…
Michael Baron
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