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Turning Two: Fun With Numbers
Sam Maxwell approached me last week to ask something to the effect of “Hey, have you noticed that the Mets are turning a lot of double plays?” Turns out he’s right. He asked me to dig up some statistics…Read More
Zack Wheeler Turning His Fortunes Around In Vegas
Whether real or imagined, the problems which beset Zack Wheeler earlier this season appear to be behind him. Based on his last three outings, the Mets top prospect is back to fulfilling everyone’s…Read More
Quick Hits: Are the Mets Turning More Double Plays?
Though they stand at only 13-17 and in 4th place in the National League East, there have been many bright spots so far for the New York Mets in 2013. To me, one of those bright spots is all the double…Read More
Quick Hits: Ike Davis Has Quietly Been Much Better than You Think
It’s May 8th, and Ike Davis is hitting .177 (17-96, .217 BABIP) / .271 (31-111) / .313 (30-96) with 4 home runs, 8 RBI, and a 33:13 K:BB in 111 plate appearances. Through May 8th last year, he hit…Read More
I’m Running out of Superlatives for Matt Harvey
After his incredible, but not unexpected performance last night, Matt Harvey‘s picture was splashed on websites everywhere: Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN. The MLB Network again salivated…Read More
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An Odd Terry Collins Comment Regarding Frank Francisco & Bobby Parnell
A few minutes ago, Adam Rubin of ESPN sent out this tweet: Terry Collins affirms Bobby Parnell is the…Read More
What Are Sandy Alderson’s Remaining Organizational Options For Improving The Bullpen?
Mets minds think alike. While I was putting this piece together, fellow Rising Apple staff writer Rich…Read More
Binghamton Mets Hurler Logan Verrett Putting Himself On The Radar
Who is Logan Verrett? That used to be a difficult question considering Verrett did not start the 2013…Read More
Savannah Sand Gnats Roundup – Plus, The 2012 Brooklyn Cyclones’ Sensational Six; How Are They Doing Now?
Entering Saturday’s action down in Savannah, the trio of first baseman Jayce Boyd, catcher Kevin Plawecki,…Read More
4/26 Binghamton Recap: Mets Shutout 4-0, By Akron Aeros – Plus Commentary On The Growing Predilection To Promote Zack Wheeler And Rafael Montero
Friday evening in upstate New York, right-hander Rafael Montero continued his strong pitching against…Read More
Quick Hits: The Byrd is No Longer the Word
When the Mets signed Marlon Byrd prior to spring training, I figured he was simply AAA fodder. His…Read More
Don’t Flip Out Over Zack Wheeler’s Rough Patch in AAA
Zack Wheeler, the Mets’ top pitching prospect who starts Thursday at 10:05 PM for AAA Las Vegas,…Read More
Rafael Montero Continues Stellar Pitching Against New Hampshire; Binghamton Shuts Out Fisher Cats, 3-0
Saturday evening, pitcher Rafael Montero continued his stellar start to the 2013 regular season. He…Read More
Las Vegas 51′s Update: d’Arnaud Does Not Need Surgery – Zack Wheeler Struggles Again In Fourth Start – 51′s Defeat Sacramento, 10-5
To review, in last Wednesday night’s game at Cashman Field, while playing against visiting Sacramento,…Read More
Frank Francisco And Pedro Feliciano Pitch Well In Losing Effort – Port St. Lucie Mets Fall To Charlotte Stone Crabs, 5-2
Down in Port St. Lucie, pitching is the name of the game. An early review is in order. As of post…Read More
Savannah Sand Gnats Squash Greensboro Grasshoppers 8-1; Brandon Nimmo and Kevin Plawecki Off To Hot Starts
Game Thirteen @ Greensboro Grasshoppers Down in North Carolina, the Savannah Sand Gnats won the rubber…Read More
Zack Wheeler Strong in 3rd AAA Start; Could be Close
Zack Wheeler was brilliant at times during his third start of the season for AAA in Las Vegas this afternoon. …Read More
Why Does Ike Davis Need An Alibi?
In a post for ESPN New York’s Mets blog, Matt Meyers wrote a relatively scathing piece on Ike…Read More
Is the Mets’ Best Leadoff Hitter Batting Second Right Now?
The New York Mets haven’t had a proper leadoff hitter since Jose Reyes took his talents to Canada…Read More
Jeremy Hefner Starts Climb Up Mound Of Opportunity
I’m not trying to predict greatness for Jeremy Hefner. Nor am I projecting an all-star season…Read More
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