Rising Apple » Matt Kaufman

Mets Need To Add To The Bullpen

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:30:22 +0000

Following a sweep to the Atlanta Braves, the Mets sit 6.5 games in the National League East behind the Washington Nationals and 3.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. Sandy Alderson and company find themselves in an interesting position: the team is still in contention, but the next nine games, against the Nationals, Dodgers and then Nationals again, could very well determine the team’s fate. That being said, should Alderson make a move immediately to bolster the team, or wait and see what happens over the next week and a half? (more…)

Pedro Beato Should Return To The Mets

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:30:23 +0000

It’s no secret that the Mets bullpen has been less than good. There have been many culprits (it’s been a team effort) so it might be time to add a new, yet familiar face to the bullpen. That man should be Pedro Beato. (more…)

Should Daniel Murphy Be Worried About His Job?

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:54:56 +0000

Yesterday, Jordanny Valdespin got the start at second base for the Amazins. He’s been riding a hot streak, going 11-37 with a homer and four doubles in the month of June, but the fact that he got the nod over Daniel Murphy was surprising because 1)it was Murphy’s second game off in the series and 2)a lefty was on the mound. Odds are Terry Collins was just giving Murphy some extra time off, given his recent funk, and wanted to keep Valdespin’s hot bat in the lineup, but should Murphy be worried about his playing time in the future? (more…)