Category: Op-Ed
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Michael Cuddyer started on Sunday, and picked up where he left off
Michael Cuddyer started in left field for the Mets on Sunday for the first time since Tuesday at Citi Field against the Cubs. And unfortunately for Cuddyer, the afternoon for Cuddyer was pretty much par for the course – he went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts against the Dodgers in the Mets 15-hit attack, although he…
Michael Baron
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Mets pitchers just need to get over their issues with the six-man rotation
The Mets have tried at various points during the first half of the season to implement a six-man rotation so to limit the innings of their young starters, protect the recently surgically repaired elbow of Matt Harvey, and preserve the stamina of the aging Bartolo Colon. However, in the first three instances the Mets attempted to use…
Michael Baron
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Wilmer Flores switches positions, and he’s hitting again
Players talk about being comfortable and confident as being keys to success during the grind of the 162-game season. And, while Wilmer Flores showed at times over the first half of the season he could be a productive offensive player, he mostly struggled with consistency at the plate while never feeling totally comfortable at shortstop,…
Michael Baron
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A poised Steven Matz led the way towards a much-needed win
Last Sunday at Citi Field, Steven Matz made a debut for the ages, making it almost impossible for him to replicate the magnificence which he put on display in front of his hometown crowd. Then came Sunday in Los Angeles. Matz was even more dazzling on the mound for the Mets, allowing just two hits…
Michael Baron
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The Mets 41-41 record is not indicative of their true identity…
Normally, the record printed in the standings can be used to identify what a club is. In the case of the Mets, they have a .500 record, which suggests they’re inconsistent, at best. But they’re not even that good right now. They’re more of a reflection of the 28-38 record they have posted since April…
Michael Baron
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