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

New Look Mets Front Office May Change the Team Outlook

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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?

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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

The Mets Absurd Love of the Pitch Count

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by Russ_Cohen - May 16, 20170

The New York Mets routinely prevent their starting pitchers from pitching out of late-inning jams and year after year have a crisis in the bullpen. Sandy Alderson can be blamed for personnel but this issue lies with pitching coach, Dan Warthen and manager Terry Collins. There have been multiple starts this