Category: Op-Ed
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Yoenis Cespedes’ own production is only part of the value he brings to the Mets
There are a number of reasons why Yoenis Cespedes is perhaps the most valuable mid-season acquisition the Mets have made since they traded for Mike Piazza in May, 1998. Obviously, one of those reasons is for for nights like he had on Monday in Miami, during which he slugged three doubles, scored two runs and drove in four out…
Michael Baron
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Down the stretch, the Mets need Bartolo Colon to resemble to pitcher he was on Monday
It’s not entirely clear how the Mets might utilize Bartolo Colon should they make it the the playoffs in 2015, if they do at all. He has put together a body of work this season which has led to more questions than answers as to whether or not he can be productive during that time of…
Michael Baron
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Michael Conforto continues to demonstrate his big league worthiness
It appears Michael Conforto is not interested in playing under Wally Backman with the Las Vegas 51s. It’s hard to blame him. 12 days ago, after much deliberation and disagreement, the Mets took a leap of faith and called up their prized hitting prospect when they were forced to place Michael Cuddyer on the disabled list. And…
Michael Baron
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The Mets survived a very difficult month of baseball, and passed a big test
On June 30, the Mets faced a daunting 28 games through August 2. They were staring at a four-game series against the Cubs, then a west coast trip to play the Dodgers and Giants, then the high-octane Diamondbacks before the All-Star break. They opened the second half with a series against the Cardinals in St.…
Michael Baron
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The Mets are a completely different club than they were ten days ago
Remember at the beginning of the homestand, when John Mayberry Jr. was hitting cleanup and Eric Campbell was batting fifth for the Mets against the Dodgers on Thursday, July 23? What a difference a week makes. And a wild week it was. It started with the acquisitions of both Juan Uribe and Kelly Johnson, and the departure of…
Michael Baron
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