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

Time warp to 2012!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by David Berg

Does the Mets’ 2018 season seem eerily familiar to you? Are you reminded of the beginning of the Alderson era, when the Mets failed to properly rebuild in the name of “maybe we can contend” every year? For those who’ve … Continue reading →

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Are the Mets better off than they were entering 2017?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by David Berg

This is the fifth annual article on this topic. Links to previous editions: 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 The story so far… The Mets breathed hope into a long-suffering fan base with their late charge in 2015, a … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, reader!

Posted on January 10, 2018 by David Berg

We know you’ve thought it. Heck, you may have even said it — in a, “We all know I don’t really mean it,” sort of way, with maybe just a hint of, “Or do I?” Well, the time for humility … Continue reading →

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Could blockbuster trades make the Mets champions in 2018?

Posted on January 8, 2018 by David Berg

Forget for a moment that the Mets organization plans to field a .500 club while trying to inspire fans with upside and potential, much as they’ve done for most of the last seven years. Pretend instead that the Mets have … Continue reading →

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Have the Mets already whiffed on free agency?

Posted on December 28, 2017 by David Berg

Is everyone enjoying the high-stakes poker game of the major league baseball offseason? Are you thrilled to be watching different front office strategies reveal themselves? I’ve been watching, but I can’t say that I’m thrilled or filled with joy. The … Continue reading →

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Bright spots and hope as the Mets approach the trade deadline

Posted on July 24, 2017 by David Berg

I’m not here to offer hope for the 2017 playoffs. Making up ten games in the standings and jumping over five teams is, technically, a thing that can happen, but I think it’s a foolish thing to aim for. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Fifth Rotation

Posted on May 5, 2017 by David Berg

The Mets’ hopes coming into 2017 rested in large part on their starting pitching staff. Various health and effectiveness concerns provided cause for concern, but the quintet of Syndergaard, deGrom, Harvey, Matz, and either Wheeler or Gsellman certainly looked like … Continue reading →

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Fourth Rotation

Posted on April 27, 2017 by David Berg

The Mets’ hopes for 2017 rest in large part on their starting pitching staff. Is this quintet a major strength which can carry the team? Or do various health and effectiveness concerns place them somewhere short of that status? Let’s … Continue reading →

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