2010 Mets: Disappointing Season Leads to Regime Change
On the Bright Side The 2010 season was far from a total disaster for the Mets. The team won 79 games, up from 70 the year before. David Wright and Jose Reyes rebounded from disappointing seasons marred by injury. Mike Pelfrey won 15 games and established himself as a solid starter. Unheralded outfielder Angel Pagan […]
Mets at the Break: Back in Contention
The Mets went into the All-Star Break 48-40, four games out of first and one game out of the wild card. What could have been devastating problems have instead resulted in pleasant surprises. Carlos Beltran, perhaps the team’s best all-around player, was originally expected back in May, but won’t make his season debut until after […]
2010 Mets: So much for ‘Prevention & Recovery’
The Mets unveiled a new slogan in spring training: “Prevention & Recovery.” They even had signs made up for the clubhouse. The goal was to avoid the plague of injuries that ruined the 2009 season. But the Mets will open the season with three regulars on the disabled list: Jose Reyes, Carlos Beltran and Daniel […]
Mets Hot Stove Roundup: The Pilot Light Is Out
The Mets went into the offseason with many big needs: No. 2 starter, power-hitting leftfielder, catcher, setup man, and upgrades at second base and on the bench. As spring training begins, they have successfully addressed only one of those needs. In January, the Mets signed Jason Bay for $66 million over four years, with an […]
Mets’ Hot Stove 2009 – Many Holes to Fill
In recent offseasons, the New York Mets have done a good job of addressing one main need. Last year, they needed a closer and signed Francisco Rodriguez. The year before, the Mets needed an ace and traded for Johan Santana. But this offseason will be much more challenging for general manager Omar Minaya. Even if […]
