Category: Op-Ed
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Lucas Duda knows he hasn’t performed, but he had a big night on Friday
Lucas Duda has been mired in such a slump, fans have wondered if his monumental breakout season in 2014 was nothing more than a fluke. Entering Friday’s game, Duda was just 19-for-his-last-103 with 42 strikeouts at the plate. He had just one home run in those 103 at-bats. “I’m definitely not doing what I’m capable of.…
Michael Baron
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Noah Syndergaard showing he’s a tough horse the Mets can ride in a pennant race
There are several words that can be used to describe Noah Syndergaard’s performance on Friday night against the Diamondbacks. Dominant is one that immediately comes to mind. Filthy is another. Ace-like could also be used to describe Syndergaard’s performance as well. Perhaps all three rolled into one. But it also felt like a very clutch performance for the dominant…
Michael Baron
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Exclusive: Gavin Cecchini is more dangerous at the plate than ever, still wants to make improvements
A career .251 hitter in the minor leagues prior to this season, Mets shortstop prospect Gavin Cecchini has never been known for his offensive prowess. This year, however, everything changed. It’s been a breakout year for the former first round pick at the plate this year as Cecchini is batting .292/.344/.420 with 17 doubles, one triple,…
Rich MacLeod
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Alderson: Michael Cuddyer has been ‘overused’
The Mets signed OF Michael Cuddyer last November to a two-year, $21 million deal to help boost their outfield which ranked 24th with a .683 OPS in 2014. As it turns out, he hasn’t helped despite an improved performance from Curtis Granderson in right field. In fact, it’s worse – the Mets outfield has posted a .657 OPS,…
Michael Baron
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Five outfielders the Mets could look at adding by the trade deadline
It’s pretty evident that the Mets need to add major league talent to their roster by this year’s trade deadline. While many may look at shortstop, and it does remain an area of need for this team, the play of Michael Cuddyer and Juan Lagares this season has been underwhelming and now the both of them are dealing with injuries…
Rich MacLeod
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