Should The Mets Re-Sign Chris Young?
In a conference call yesterday, Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson said that the Mets might re-sign starting pitcher Chris Young “under the right circumstances.” Young, who is recovering…Read More
Chris Capuano Signs Two-Year, $10 Million Deal with Dodgers
The “mystery team” is no longer a mystery. The Los Angeles Dodgers inked former Mets starter Chris Capuano to a two-year, $10 million deal. Capuano (and his agent) did a good job of cashing-in…Read More
2011 Season in Review: Chris Capuano
The New York Mets went 77-85 in 2011. As suggested by the sub-par record, there were a fair share of ups and downs throughout the season. “2011 Season in Review,” which will be an ongoing series, will…Read More
2011 Season in Review – Update
The writing team here at Rising Apple has been working hard in the off-season to not only take a potential look forward, but also to review the 2011 season player-by-player. Just in case you’ve missed…Read More
Potential Off-Season Targets: Jonathan Broxton
With the 2011 season over, the old saying, “There’s always next season,” instantly becomes all Mets fan’s credo. But before we can think about riding the 7-train out to Flushing again, there is…Read More
The 2011 Rising Apple Awards
It’s time for the first annual Rising Apple Awards! Now that the season is over and there has…Read More
The Case Against Signing C.J. Wilson
With the exception of Mike Pelfrey (4.55 xFIP), the rest of the Mets rotation was pretty darn solid in…Read More
Ten Offseason Questions For the New York Mets
Well, that’s it. After 162 games, the Mets finish with a record 77-85, thanks to a complete game…Read More
Game 161 Recap: An Extra Innings Victory for the Reds, 5-4
Close, but no cigar (or win). The Mets and Reds brought a tied ball-game into the thirteenth inning,…Read More
Game 156: Mets Take Finale from Cards, 8-6
From the start, it looked as though the Cardinals would steamroll over the Mets once again. However,…Read More
Game 151 Recap: Mets Trounce Braves, 12-2
After getting swept by the Nationals, the Mets needed a win. Last night, a win they got. Behind a stellar outing by Chris Capuano, the Mets were able to outscore the Braves 12-2. Read | Share
With Prospects Looming, What Does The Future Hold For Dillon Gee?
Dillon Gee got off to a fantastic start this year in what is technically his rookie season. After making a couple of spot starts and an unsuccessful stint in the bullpen, Gee rattled off five solid outings…Read More
Game 139 Recap: Marlins Do Not Welcome Mets Back With Open Arms, Lose 9-3
Why can’t things just be the way they were? Despite taking four out of five in the last series against the Marlins, the Mets dropped the first game of their latest match-up, 9-3. Read | Share
Game 134 Recap: Mets Edge Marlins, 3-2
Luckily for the Mets, the Marlins did all of their minimal damage in the first inning. Chris Capuano held the Marlins offense to seven hits, two earned-runs, and two walks over five innings. The ‘pen…Read More
Mets 2012 Payroll Possibilities
It was reported late last night that next year’s New York Mets payroll could very well sit around $100 million. There are a lot of teams that would kill for this kind of money, but considering…Read More
Game 130 Recap: Mets, Capuano Shut-Out Braves, 6-0
Why can’t the Mets always play like this? Chris Capuano hurled the game of his career, going the full 9 innings, allowing just 2 hits, 0 runs, and 0 walks, while sitting-down 13 batters. In fact,…Read More
Game 125 Recap: Brewers Surge Past Mets Late, 11-9
When it rains, it pours for the Mets. Despite being up 9-7 going into the 9th inning, the Brewers didn’t quite give-up. The Brew Crew scored 4 runs off Jason Isringhausen and Manny Acosta, handing…Read More
Game 120 Recap: D’backs Sink Mets Late, 5-3
Chris Capuano had a very Chris Capuano outing (a lot of hits, a few too many runs, not many walks, and a solid amount of strikeouts). The lefty pitched 6 innings, giving-up 9 hits, 4 earned-runs, 0 walks,…Read More
If The Mets Don’t Re-Sign Reyes, Where Will The Money Go?
This offseason, Sandy Alderon’s number one priority will be attempting to re-sign Jose Reyes. Even with his two stints on the disabled list, Reyes figures to receive substantial offers this winter…Read More
All Quiet on the Eastern Front
The trade deadline, as a baseball fan, was exhilarating. Major players like Ubaldo Jimenez, Mike Adams, Hunter Pence, Michael Bourn, Koji Uehara, Edwin Jackson, Colby Rasmus, and more switched hands in…Read More

