Amed Rosario will be the man for many years at shortstop for the New York Mets – no one is questioning that – but the middle infield role has recently been more a revolving door than a stabilizing influence. A rotation of guys like Matt Reynolds, Ty Kelly, Gavin Cecchini and others has proved to be […]
Day: April 9, 2018
Staff Post: Mets Alternate Realities
The 2017 Mets were set in the darkest timeline. No Mets squad won fewer than last year’s 70 since the first year of the otherwise-forgettable Art Howe era in 2003. The only player who didn’t get hurt was a prodigal son who returned to the team but felt little remorse for his faults. The manager […]
Stat Preview: Miami Marlins, April 9-11
The woes of the Marlins have possibly already hit rock bottom with their 20-1 drumming by the Phillies on Saturday. Nevertheless, they are a roster full of promise for the future and leftovers from the last semi-competitive team. While that means many of their once statistically interesting players are now roaming the outfields of franchises […]
Game recap April 8: Surging Mets complete statement sweep in D.C.
It’s dangerous to put too much stock in an early April series, but what the Mets just accomplished in D.C. this weekend certainly sent shots over the Nationals’ bow. New York’s 6-5 win in 12 innings on Sunday night completed a three-game sweep against their arch rivals, but the way the Mets won was indicative […]