Configuring the New York Mets 2016 roster
As spring training is about to start in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the New York Mets have to deal with expectations that are as high as they have been in years. Not just because they are coming off their fifth National League Pennant, but the fact that they are expected to do very well this […]
Joe Maddon to win NL Manager of the year
The NL Manager of the Year Award is a tribute given yearly since 1983 to the best managers. A number of managers have won the award in a season when they guided their team outstandingly well to more wins. In this year, managers such as Joe Maddon of the Cubs, Terry Collins of the Mets, […]
It may be time for Mets to part ways with Josh Thole
The New York Mets production has not been very good this season. Even though a lot of teams have struggled getting offense from their catchers, it has become a concern over whether the future behind the plate looks bright at all for the Mets. Josh Thole, known to be a hitter first, catcher […]
Mets Roster Just As Set As When Camp Began
Most teams come in to spring training with several questions with regards to the composition of their roster. There are teams with many questions and others have only some. Seldom does a team know exactly how their entire roster should look before spring training starts. You can make a case that Sandy Alderson, Terry Collins […]
30-1 Countdown: #22 New York Mets
My 30-1 MLB countdown and team preview brings me to a team for whom I have rooted for over 25 years. A team that is trying to keep its focus off its financial problems and on to the team that has been constructed for the 2012 season. That of course, is the New York Mets. […]
Daniel Murphy: The Savior at Second Base
The Mets have found a second baseman, and his name is Daniel Murphy. Historically, the Mets have had trouble finding second basemen. With the exception of guys like Edgardo Alfonzo, Wally Backman and Felix “The Cat” Millan, there has not been much stability to the position. Recently, it’s been comical. […]
Mets Front Office Went Through an Amazing Transformation in November
Mark it down – it is going to be a “wild” summer in Queens. While it is true teams don’t win pennants in November, the Mets had an impressive month. They hired Sandy Alderson as their general manager. And now they have hired Terry Collins as their manager. Even though Wally Backman was my first […]
