Author Archives: David Berg

About David Berg

David Berg has been following the Mets since 1990, and counts himself as a "die hard fan" -- the agonies have been numerous and arduous, but he's still watching every game he can, determined to "earn" the satisfaction when the Mets eventually win it all. In his non-spare time, David is a designer of graphics, web sites, and games. See his work at Shrike Design

Are the Mets better off than they were entering 2022?

Posted on August 10, 2023 by David Berg

Written one the eve of the 2023 season, here after the trade deadline is the tenth annual installment in this series tracking the Mets’ changing fortunes from year to year. A lot has changed since March! Links to previous editions: … Continue reading →

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Mets half-season grades

Posted on July 6, 2022 by David Berg

Through the Mets’ first 21 series of the year (69 games), they looked like a champion. Every time someone got hurt, someone else stepped up. Every time a big hit was needed, a different hero came through. The team never … Continue reading →

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Are the Mets better off than they were entering 2021?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by David Berg

Written one the eve of the 2022 season but not published due to technical issues, here at last is the annual installment in this series tracking the Mets’ changing fortunes from year to year. Half-season grades will follow shortly in … Continue reading →

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Mets 68-game grades

Posted on June 23, 2021 by David Berg

There are now two weeks to go before the midway point of the season. I’m hoping that a lot happens in those two weeks to clarify what kind of team the 2021 Mets can be. Will hot players cool off? … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 13, 2021 by David Berg

Are the Mets better off than they were entering 2020? This is the eighth annual article on this topic. Links to previous editions: 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 The story so far… … Continue reading →

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Fixing the Mets’ roster for 2020

Posted on December 2, 2019 by David Berg

The 2019 Mets were an erratic bunch, a team that could go toe to toe with the Dodgers in one series and get swept by the Marlins in another. Although few individual performances went as anticipated, the team overall did … Continue reading →

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The Mets’ new manager

Posted on November 2, 2019 by David Berg

When Mickey Callaway was first brought on board, I thought he was the perfect hire in every way except for one big unknown: experience. He seemed like a sharp enough guy to figure out the right tactical moves, but as … Continue reading →

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Who wants a Mets-Mariners blockbuster?

Posted on November 28, 2018 by David Berg

How badly do the Mets and their much-maligned owners and their brand new GM really want a title shot in 2019? How badly do they want to build an affordable core that can promise contention into the future? These two … Continue reading →

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