The Mets Starting Pitching is About to Fall Apart Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - January 28, 20190 It’s nice to have starting pitching. It’s arguable that having great starting pitching wins championships. The Mets didn't during the time they had Matt Harvey (gone), Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Steven Matz, and Zack Wheeler. There was a time a few years ago that most smart fans knew they would
Say It Ain’t Syndergaard Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 30, 20180 This winter has been a whirlwind for Mets fans. Nobody believed they were “really” in on Bryce Harper, so they could easily ignore that. Many shook their heads as they chose Travis d’Arnaud over Wilmer Flores, but that’s still small potatoes. Trying to acquire Robinson Cano seems to be just
You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 21, 2018November 21, 20180 This isn’t R.A. Dickey we’re talking about here. That trade was explainable, and Noah Syndergaard was a part of that deal. Top prospect, Travis d’arnaud was the jewel of the deal. At least that’s what the Mets thought and so far it’s been the opposite and it will stay that
Can the NL Cy Young Race Save Baseball? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 29, 20180 Back in 1998, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home run race sparked the sport. Years later we’d learn why, but it did put a focus on what used to be “America’s Pastime”. Now fast forward to 2018 and the Cy Young race is keeping the sport afloat and I’ll explain
The Mets Grabbed Headlines for the Wrong Reasons on Trade Deadline Day Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - August 1, 2018August 1, 20180 When the Mets decided they could compete next year and that’s why weren’t trading Jacob deGrom or Zack Wheeler, they promptly went out and lost 25-4 to the Washington Nationals. The likelihood of the Mets signing Jacob deGrom to a team-friendly deal after the season he’s having is the longest of
Losing the Superstar Ballplayer Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 16, 20180 The worst part about sports is when a fan knows they’re losing a great player. Baltimore Orioles fans know that Manny Machado will be wearing a different uniform after the MLB All-Star break. Pittsburgh Pirates fans know the pain. Kansas City Royals do, so many do across a lot of different
The Mets Conundrum – – They Need a New Hitting Coach Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - June 11, 2018July 11, 20180 I never thought I’d have to write this article. The Mets should fire Pat Roessler. I’ll pause and wait for a second. Now that you’re composed you can see this is the right decision. The job of a hitting coach is to connect with the entire team and make hitters better.
What is the Mets Long Term Plan? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - November 14, 20170 General Manager Sandy Alderson has said the Mets have $30 million to spend. They are currently ranked 20th in the league in payroll and they will end up with a total of around $101 million if they stick to the plan. This is a small-market plan for a team who
New Look Mets Front Office May Change the Team Outlook Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - October 4, 2017October 4, 20170 Nobody is sure that the Mets will be aggressive in the free agent market this year. So far general manager, Sandy Alderson has accepted the resignation from Terry Collins and made him his special assistant. Then he fired Dan Warthen and stated he will stay with the team. Mets trainer
Where Do the Mets Stand on Locking up Players? Baseballology by Russ_Cohen - July 17, 20170 Yoenis Cespedes has security. He’s signed through 2020 and I don’t have a problem with his contract. When it comes to the Mets pitching staff the team seems to have different take on this. So far, they haven’t locked up any of their young pitching and soon that could come
