Category: Rich MacLeod

• Zack Wheeler likely needs Tommy John surgery, so what now?

  Ugh. The news from the Mets today is devastating, as the team announced an MRI revealed that Zack Wheeler has a torn UCL. Sandy Alderson said on a conference call Monday morning that the team believes it is a full tear, meaning that while Wheeler will get a second opinion, Tommy John surgery is on…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 16, 2015

  Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• Zack Wheeler’s elbow uncertainty enforces Sandy Alderson’s hesitance to trade pitching

  Josh Edgin is getting Tommy John surgery, and the left side of the bullpen is in shambles so far this Spring, but while Mets fans see this as more reason to trade Dillon Gee for a left-hander, Sandy Alderson sees it differently, especially with the now uncertainty of Zack Wheeler‘s elbow. “This possibility or a possibility of something…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 15, 2015

  Feature Stories, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• The Mets lack of positional battles is a sign of changing times

  For the first time in years, the Mets Opening Day roster is essentially set, just over a week into Spring Training. Aside from a spot or two in the bullpen, with the news of Josh Edgin‘s potential Tommy John surgery, there just aren’t any positional battles this year, and that is a breath of fresh air. There’s…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 14, 2015

  Feature Stories, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• Zack Wheeler and Vic Black are injured, but how seriously?

  There is more injury news out of Port St. Lucie today. Sandy Alderson revealed to reporters after the Mets 13-2 win over the Atlanta Braves that Zack Wheeler has been scratched from his start Saturday due to a blister issue and a “tender elbow.” Wheeler will not be getting an MRI on his elbow. As a Mets…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 13, 2015

  News, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod

• If Josh Edgin’s injury is serious, what is the Mets back-up plan?

  Mets left-handed relief pitcher Josh Edgin is getting an MRI after experiencing elbow discomfort, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. After not signing a veteran lefty reliever, something that was said to have been a priority in the offseason, this puts the Mets in a difficult spot if the injury to Edgin winds up being something…

  Rich MacLeod

  March 10, 2015

  Feature Stories, Op-Ed, Rich MacLeod