Stearns and Mendoza Have Made some Curious Decisions

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by Russ_Cohen - August 19, 2024August 19, 20240

The decision to trade for Huascar Brazoban was a head-scratcher. The Mets had already added a lot of new arms to the bullpen and my worry was they would have a hard to knowing what to do with some of these pitchers. When Brazoban came in with a 2-1 lead

The 2024 Mets Aren’t a Cohesive Team

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by Russ_Cohen - May 16, 2024May 19, 20240

Let me explain. This team has a few core players, some prospects, and a collection of players. If you watch them closely, that’s how they play on most nights. They have a rookie manager in Carlos Mendoza who is trying to paint a better picture than we all see. That’s

Russ’s Rants – – New Look Mets Dial it Back to 2005

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by Russ_Cohen - April 4, 2024April 4, 20240

The Mets are 0-5, that’s the worst start since 2005. But then those Mets won six in a row. These Mets won’t do that. They don’t have Tom Glavine or Pedro Martinez. That’s part of the problem here. They have a rookie manager in Carlos Mendoza and a new GM.

Stearns Needs To Level With Mets Fans

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by Russ_Cohen - October 15, 2023October 15, 20230

I hope at some point that David Stearns tells Mets fans that the team is re-tooling. Maybe they can make the playoffs, but probably not based on a host of issues. The Mets are going to have to make a decision on Pete Alonso at some point. When Scott Boras

The 2023 NSCC Has a Massive Footprint

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by Russ_Cohen - July 28, 2023July 28, 20230

The 2023 NSCC is happening right now in Chicago. I was there on Thursday, and the crowd was robust, and dealers were talking about good sales. Trust me, if it was slow, they would be the first to tell you. This show is easily the biggest they've ever had and

PIX11 ANNOUNCES 2023 METS REGULAR SEASON BROADCAST SCHEDULE

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by Sportsologist - April 12, 2023April 12, 20230

NEW YORK April 12, 2023 – PIX11, the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets, today announced its 2023 regular season schedule, featuring 28 games against such formidable opponents as the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. PIX11’s and SNY’s Emmy Award-winning Mets broadcasts kick-off on Saturday,

Khalil Lee Surprisingly In Syracuse Mets Opening Day Lineup

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by Russ_Cohen - March 31, 2023March 31, 20230

In February 2021, the Mets acquired outfielder Khalil Lee from the Kansas City Royals. The outfielder played in 102 games for Syracuse last season. He hit .274 with 14 home runs and 37 RBI. During that season, domestic violence charges were filed against him. Syracuse.com was all over it. Major League Baseball has

Russ’s Rants – Mets Must Limit Damage in Possible Correa Deal

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by Russ_Cohen - December 28, 2022December 28, 20220

The Mets can’t sign Correa to a long-term deal. Not anymore.

Jacob deGrom: Will He Stay, or Will He Go?

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by Russ_Cohen - November 2, 2022November 2, 20220

Jacob deGrom is the ace of the New York Mets. He will remain that in my eyes until he signs elsewhere. I think there are three things he’s mulling over. Salary is #1. He signed his last contract with the Mets with BVW as the GM, and the Wilpons still in

Facing Nolan Could Have Been Better

by Russ_Cohen - October 4, 2022October 4, 20220

Facing Nolan is a new documentary on Netflix. It’s an interesting one, and you get to hear Nolan Ryan talk about a lot of subjects, including his time with the New York Mets, something I wanted to hear my entire life. Joe Pignatano, longtime Mets coach explained to me that