Matt den Dekker’s Plate Discipline Hinders Opportunity

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Kyle Schnitzer
Newsday, Matt den Dekker & Terry Collins

Newsday, Matt den Dekker & Terry Collins 

Questions continue to loom over who will be starting where in the outfield, especially in centerfield. And Matt den Dekker still isn’t the answer. Continue reading →

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Lastings Impression – the Latest Mets Problem Child

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Joe Janish

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There’s an article by Jorge Castillo in NJ.com about Jordany Valdespin and his “complicated” clubhouse presence.

After reading it, I can’t help but recall Mets from the past who followed the beat of their own drum and — because of their passion / personality / immaturity / fill-in-the-quirk — didn’t quite fit in with their teammates. Continue reading →

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Link Roundup: Namaste

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Paul Festa
The original Yogi.

The original Yogi.

This is the phase of Spring Training where we start to wring our hands and worry about injuries and try to predict who’s going to start on Opening Day.  Since I have enough to worry about in real life, I’m adopting a new philosophy – I’m not going to worry about baseball – at least not until the actual games are played.

Baseball is supposed to be a welcome distraction from the real world anyway – a chance to lose yourself in a sporting event for 3 hours.  So I’m just going to get into a “Lilting Flower” pose (or whatever that yoga pose is – I have hamstrings of concrete which prevent me from doing yoga anyway) and not worry about whether David Wright or Justin Turner or Richie Hebner will start at third base on Opening Day.

And I’m not going to worry about the outfield, which could be really bad, just like the 2000 outfield was on paper.  Besides, if Lucas Duda can keep hitting the ball the way he has lately in ST, maybe he can make us forget that he has the range of and Easter Island statue in left.

More importantly, what do the Mets bat weights look like this year?

Oh, and the bullpen is going to be better this year.  It’s in the Post, so it must be true.

So, Ohm and Kumbaya and let’s play ball already.

 

 

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Who Embodies the Mets?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Joe Janish

In a story published on WSJ.com, Tim Marchman suggests that Kirk Nieuwenhuis “personifies” the Mets.

Do you agree? Continue reading →

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Answering Bud Abbott

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Joe Janish

Surely you remember the old Abbott and Costello routine: “Who’s on First?”

With Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Mets have Ike Davis on first, are asking what’s on second, and I don’t know about third base — and it’s no joke.

Continue reading →

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Brewers Extend Carlos Gomez

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Joe Janish

The Milwaukee Brewers have announced a three-year, $24M extension to the contract of Carlos Gomez, locking up the speedster through 2016. But why should a Mets fan care? Continue reading →

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Should Mets Sign Brennan Boesch?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Joe Janish

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The Detroit Tigers have released outfielder Brennan Boesch. Considering the state of their outfield, should the Mets sign Boesch?
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Who is Leading the Mets Center Field Race?

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Joe Janish

After two weeks of spring training games, there may be a leader in the open competition for Mets starting center fielder. Continue reading →

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