Category: New York Mets

Content geared to analyzing the Mets team, players, and management with an eye to encouraging thought and discussion on ways in which the team can improve.

Francisco Alvarez - That Sweet Look Of Youth And Confidence
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Francisco Alvarez Mets Top Prospects

Mets: Let The Kids Play And Que Sera Sera – Reflections On Baseball

The Mets have trashed their preseason plans to give their most prized prospects more seasoning in the minors. Good for them, now stay with it….

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Mets Face Of The Team - Francisco Lindor (Jeff Roberson/Associated Press)
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Francisco Lindor Mets Commentary Mets Culture Mets Extensions

On Why Francisco Lindor Will Never Be Loved In New York

Francisco Lindor loved the moment last week when his base hit gave the Mets a walk-off win. Fans loved it too. But he will never be beloved….

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Mets Aces: Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Justin Verlander Max Scherzer Mets Commentary Mets free agent signings Mets Injuries

Did The Mets Do It Again (Scherzer & Verlander)? – Reflections On Baseball

The Mets split the jury with a question when the money poured out to sign a pair of aging pitchers – did they get to…

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Francisco Alvarez - The Mets Evolving Star
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Francisco Alvarez Mets Top Prospects New York Mets History

Francisco Alvarez: The Mets Have Finally Found Their Catcher – Reflections On Baseball

Francisco Alvarez, the Mets’ brand-new catcher, is causing a wave of excitement at Citi Field, where he “looks” like he belongs.  For Francisco Alvarez, the…

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2023 Mets
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Mets Trade Deadline

Grading The Mets At The Quarter Pole Of The 2023 Season

The Mets 2023 season is marked by inconsistent play as a team. Individually, though, it’s easy to separate the good, the bad, and the ugly……

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Max Scherzer Pleads His Case
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Max Scherzer Mets Injuries

Mets: Max Scherzer’s Attempt For Martyrdom Falls Flat – Reflections On Baseball

Max Scherzer has been nothing but a disappointing disgrace for the Mets. And now,  for $40 million, he wants a medal for making a start…

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Buck Showalter - New York Mets manager
Posted in 2023 Mets Analysis Buck Showalter Mets Commentary

Mets: No-Spin Showalter States The Obvious – “Play Better”

To his credit, Mets manager Buck Showalter refuses to put a spin on the team’s poor play of late. To him, it’s get on with it…

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Matt Harvey - Intrigue and Mystery
Posted in Analysis Matt Harvey Mets Culture New York Mets New York Mets History

Matt Harvey: We Can Only Lament On What Should Have Been – Reflections On Baseball

At 34, former Mets All-Star Matt Harvey’s baseball career is over. His is not a question of what could have been – it’s what should…

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