Mike Baxter

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The Search For A Leadoff Hitter

Among the issues the 2013 New York Mets face is the search for a leadoff hitter. The team hasn’t had a steady number one in the order since the departure of Jose Reyes after the 2011 season. Here’s…Read More

Non-New York Mets Outfielders Aren’t Necessarily Better than Internal Options

Over the past few days (and weeks (and months)) beat writers and bloggers have been lambasting the New York Mets’ outfield, citing its collective lack of experience, speed, and right-handedness.…Read More

Who Will be the Most Valuable Bench Player for the Mets in 2013?

Two days after discussing who each of us felt would be the best part of the starting rotation this season for the New York Mets, we’re on to the next installment of the Rising Apple Roundtable Discussion.…Read More

Is The Mets’ Outfield Already Better Than Last Year? – Fun With Numbers

I know, it sounds pretty ridiculous. But hang with me, and in 1100 words or so, I think I can make a pretty good argument for it. Let’s start by looking at the 2012 outfield over again. I’ve…Read More

Year In Review: Mike Baxter

in July of 2011, Mike Baxter, a Whitestone Queens product, was claimed off waivers by the Mets from the Padres. Sandy Alderson, who was with San Diego when they drafted Mike in the 4th round of the 2005…Read More

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Game Recap: Mets Home Woes Continue in 16-1 Blowout

There are really no words to explain this game, but I have some below that can give you a glimpse of…Read More

Game Recap: Pair of Home Runs Not Enough as Mets Can’t Complete Sweep in 3-2 Loss

For the second game in a row, the Mets and Phillies finished their contest with a final score of 3-2.…Read More

Game Recap: Mets Offense Explodes in 10th For 9-5 Win

The Mets have had a tough time scoring runs of late, so after an off-day, they had to be excited to be…Read More

Game Recap: Ike Davis Homer Lifts Jonathon Niese and Mets to 2-0 Win

Terry Collins and company were hoping to break through against the Nationals on Saturday; after another…Read More

Game Recap: Mike Leake Goes The Distance as Mets Lose 6-1

R.A. Dickey was on mound last night, as the Mets were hoping to help him earn his 16th win of the year.…Read More

Has Mike Baxter Put It Together with his Hometown Team?

Every single one of us who ever played baseball as a kid has dreamed of playing for our hometown team.…Read More

Game Recap: R.A. Dickey Salvages Finale in 5-1 Win

Terry Collins turned to his knuckleballer to be a stopper once again, as the Mets were trying to avoid…Read More

Mets Diamond Notes: Jason Bay Becomes Platoon Player, Ike Davis on Twitter

Well, stage one of phasing Jason Bay out of the Mets starting lineup has already been put into place.…Read More

Mets Notes: The Records Keep Piling Up in 2012

The Amazins may have spent the last month falling precipitously in the standings, but a very interesting…Read More

Game Recap: Scott Hairston’s Two Homers Help Mets in Wild 8-7 Win

The bullpen had a hard time holding the lead in the late innings, but the Mets were able to put together…Read More

Mike Baxter Set to Return to Mets; Kirk Nieuwenhuis Optioned to Triple-A

Once Kirk Nieuwenhuis survived the roster move that ultimately ended in Lucas Duda getting a demotion…Read More

Mets Injury Updates: Johan Santana Could be Throwing off Mound by Next Week

When the Mets placed Johan Santana on the disabled list after his third straight lackluster start, the…Read More

Mets Injury Updates: Mike Baxter and Frank Francisco Nearing Returns

As we saw a flurry of roster moves take place over the weekend, some of which included the promotions…Read More

Mets Injury Updates: Bay and Baxter Both Have Multi-Hit Games in Rehab

Yesterday, we saw two rehab assignments for injured Mets at very different stages. Jason Bay played in…Read More

Mets Injury Updates: Mike Baxter to Start Rehab Assignment

There was some good news coming out of Florida yesteday, as Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reported that…Read More