Category: Rich MacLeod
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Monday’s trades help back up Mets’ loud offseason words
Actions speak louder than words, and the Mets have talked an awful lot this spring. Throughout spring training, there’s clearly a new attitude and raised expectations with this team, a lot of which have eminated from the coaching staff and players. They’ve even gone as far as to mention – that’s right – the postseason. To…
Rich MacLeod
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Bobby Parnell will likely be ready by mid-April, and that could impact the roster
While the Mets have given a tentative May 1st return date, Bobby Parnell is expected to be activated from the disabled list in mid-April, according to Adam Rubin. Working his way back from Tommy John surgery, Parnell’s velocity is still a work in progress, but this is among the thing he continues to work on…
Rich MacLeod
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Matt Reynolds has earned a spot on the roster, but there’s no room for him
Shortstop prospect Matt Reynolds has been a hot topic of conversation this spring, and why shouldn’t he be? He’s hitting .378 with two home runs, six RBI and a pair of doubles in 17 games this March. His bat has been fantastic and he’s looked solid at shortstop, specifically in turning double plays. By all accounts, he’s earned…
Rich MacLeod
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How much did playing in Colorado affect Michael Cuddyer’s health?
A lot has been made over the offseason about Michael Cuddyer‘s health. The Mets new corner outfielder is 36 years old entering the 2015 season, and he’s coming off of three injury plagued seasons with the Colorado Rockies. While I understand people’s concerns, I’ve wondered to myself if Cuddyer’s injury woes have been a bit overstated,…
Rich MacLeod
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David Wright’s swing has changed from last season
David Wright’s lost season in 2014 has been a subject of discussion going back to the off-season. Questions about his health, his durability as well as his age have followed the 32 year old third baseman after he posted the lowest slugging percentage and OPS of his 10-year career. While those are all certainly fair concerns,…
Rich MacLeod
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