Players Like Jeff McNeil Could End the Launch Angle Era

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by Russ_Cohen - August 7, 2019August 7, 20190

The Mets lucked into Jeff McNeil being their leadoff hitter and the best one they've had in years. For many years they couldn’t fill the position and they had the guy in the organization all along. Many times, the best moves the Mets make are born out of desperation or

MLB Trading Deadline: Fear of Trading Prospects Is a Two-Way Street

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by Russ_Cohen - July 31, 20190

I kept hearing that the Mets would never trade with the Yankees. That they were cowards. Well, today they would have traded Zack Wheeler to the Yankees if they had the best offer. A trade never happened, and my guess is, the Yankees didn’t offer enough. They didn’t offer enough

Dominic Smith or Peter Alonso or Both?

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by Russ_Cohen - March 24, 20190

Dominic Smith has lost weight again and had a battle with sleep apnea. He’s ripping it up in spring and has deserved to stay until the bitter end and until the Mets make a final decision on who makes the Opening Day roster. Spring training stats are fool’s gold. So, I

The Moves the Mets Didn’t Make May Be Their Path to Success

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by Russ_Cohen - December 29, 20180

The Robinson Cano trade looks great on paper in the short term so Mets general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen got instant points with the fanbase. The problem is he was so busy that the offers he made that weren’t accepted, were for the best, but that was just dumb luck. The

You Don’t Trade Players Like Noah Syndergaard

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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

Latino Baseball Legend Inspires Hometown Youth to Dream Bigger

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by Sportsology - September 25, 2018September 25, 20180

QUEENS, NY (September 25, 2018) - Former NY Mets All-Star Edgardo Alfonzo spent a lively afternoon with 6th and 7th graders at Queens Community House (QCH)’s Beacon Program at JHS 190 in Forest Hills on Monday, answering questions, playing catch, and signing autographs for everyone in the room. Alfonzo, nicknamed “Fonzie,” is considered by many to be the best second baseman in Mets history. He posted a career 29.5 WAR,

The Not So Amazin’ Mets

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by Harvey Frommer - September 19, 2018September 19, 20180

The first run they ever scored came on a balk. They lost the first nine games they ever played. Rumor has it they picked the name of the best pitcher (Tom Seaver) in their history out of a hat on April Fools' Day. They were supposed to be the replacement for

Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets Rivalry Bobblehead Unveiled

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by Russ_Cohen - May 11, 2018May 11, 20180

Limited Edition bobblehead commemorating the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets rivalry is now available for purchase exclusively from the National Bobblehead HOF. MILWAUKEE, Wi., May 11, 2018 – – Today, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed bobblehead commemorating the NL East rivalry between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets. The

The Same Old Mets

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by Russ_Cohen - May 9, 2018May 9, 20180

The Mets are the champions of April. The past few years this has been a constant. Sandy Alderson always has the team looking “good enough” out of the gate but it’s always lacking depth and that’s why May always ends in sorrow. They’re currently 1-8 this month. Last year the Mets

What is the Mets Long Term Plan?

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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