There is no denying that after the thrills of the 2015 season, 2016 has been a letdown for the Mets. The Nationals have taken complete control of the NL East, leaving the Mets to fight it out for one of the two Wild Card spots. The loser between the Dodgers and Giants for the NL […]
Author: Andrew Mearns
How a Flyer on a Washout Turned Into Jay Bruce
Sometimes, the seemingly small moves can make all the difference. The ripple effects echo for years down the road, like the Mets’ decision to draft Jon Matlack in 1967 eventually leading to David Wright. Although there were mixed opinions about the Mets trading for Jay Bruce yesterday, it is fascinating to consider that it was […]
Shall We Speak of Jeurys Familia’s Trade Value?
The trade winds are blowing as the deadline draws closer in the 2016 season. Aroldis Chapman and Drew Pomeranz are just a few of the notable names who have switched teams, and there are sure to be several more over the next week. The Mets don’t seem terribly likely to make major moves as they […]
The Most Impactful Under-the-Radar Deals in Mets History
Around the trade deadline, numerous names are bandied about by everyone around baseball. It might take a haul, but big names like Andrew Miller and Wil Myers could be dealt at just about any time, with notable prospects moving on to different organizations. However, deadline deals don’t affect one season alone. The repercussions reverberate for […]
The Best Mets All-Star Memories
Tonight, San Diego hosts Major League Baseball’s 87th All-Star Game, and three Mets will be at the festivities alongside skipper Terry Collins and his coaching staff. Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes were both replaced due to injury, but Collins has said Jeurys Familia will be ready to close out the game. And, of course, there will […]
The Five Closest Calls of Jeurys Familia’s Save Streak
On July 4, Jeurys Familia pitched through a bit of a nail-biter to record his 45th consecutive save. It was more of the same from the Mets closer, who seems to have a nasty habit of putting baserunners on before pulling a Houdini act to escape the jam (particularly in 2016). Nonetheless, he has yet to […]
The Aroldis Chapman Precedent, and Jose Reyes
Rooting for sports teams can sometimes be complicated. At the end of the day, most fans are only concerned with the results on the field, and to the teams themselves, the game is just a business—entertainment to distract us from life’s inevitable end. (Credit to the “Effectively Wild” Sam Miller coffee mug.) The actual players who […]
Which Mets Are The Best All-Star Game Candidates?
Three weeks from today, San Diego will host the 87th All-Star Game, and the Mets are already locked into a prominent. For the first time in 15 years, their manager will be at the helm of the National League squad. Terry Collins will play an important role in determining which players get selected for the honor, […]
The Understated Greatness of Curtis Granderson
The free agent market is naturally tough in terms of player value. The idea that ballclubs end up paying the top names for their contributions to past teams is not groundbreaking. (For a perfect example, look no further than the Angels paying Albert Pujols forever and a day for the value he gave the Cardinals.) […]
The Top Five Best “Deep” Draft Picks In Mets History
Some of the most entertaining prospects are the ones least expected to succeed. It’s obviously fun to see consensus top picks like Darryl Strawberry and David Wright bloom, but occasionally, those late draft picks are the ones who end up making a difference. Mike Piazza was famously a 62rd rounder by the Dodgers, for instance. […]