The following is part of each of the series previews here at BP Mets. “Mets Connections” takes a look at the opposing teams’ rosters and highlights some of the noteworthy or interesting links that can be drawn between those players and the Mets organization. Some of these links may be obvious, such as if an […]
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I Don’t Know Is On Third
Don’t get me wrong—I want David Wright back come springtime. I want that Captain magic back, on and off the field; I want, for him as a human to be healed and not in pain. And I want the Mets to be good. Remember 2013 David Wright?—.307/.390/.514—that was so fun! Hell, even 38-game 2015 David […]
A Met Fan Guide to Rooting: 2016 Playoffs
The dream is dead. The Mets could not beat Madison Bumgarner–or even score one run–so the 2016 season is over. As Jarrett Seidler wrote last week, there are plenty of positives to look back on, and fans should not be too discouraged. Nevertheless, the Mets’ absence in the playoffs now creates a void for those […]
Who Else the Mets Should Bring Back
For better or worse, four-time All-Star Jose Reyes is once again a Met. Although his ultimate legacy remains in doubt, Reyes started the first four games of his second Mets career and hit two home runs yesterday afternoon. He is back. On one hand, it’s reasonable to ask if Reyes deserves the returning-hero treatment. On the […]