Year: 2020

New York Mets: A case to move Robert Gsellman to the rotation

Mets still need to re-sign Marcus Stroman even after his opt-out

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 08: J.D. Davis #28 of the New York Mets in action against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 08, 2020 in New York City. New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 8-4. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Mets: J.D. Davis, Jeff McNeil finding more success at their old stomping grounds

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK - CIRCA 1998: John Olerud #5 of the New York Mets bats during a Major League Baseball game circa 1998 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Olerud played for the Mets from 1997-99. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Mets get back into serious contention in our 1997 simulation

Tim Boyle
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TORONTO, ON - JULY 4: A detailed view of the glove worn by Marcus Stroman #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays as he takes the mound to pitch in the fourth inning with his personalized HDMH inscription during MLB game action against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre on July 4, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

NY Mets biggest trade deadline need could be starting pitching

Tim Boyle
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New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (L) protests the call as New York Mets right fielder Roger Cedeno (R) calls for time after stealing second base in the bottom of the fourth inning 11 July, 1999, at Shea Stadium in Flushing. The Mets won the first two games of the three-game interleague series. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo by MATT CAMPBELL / AFP) (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

Mets speedster Roger Cedeno had an unexpectedly awesome 1999 season

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Andres Gimenez #60 of the New York Mets in action during an intra squad game at Citi Field on July 15, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets: Five ways Andres Gimenez can fit into the team’s future plans

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 07: Chasen Shreve #47 of the New York Mets pitches against the Miami Marlinsduring their game at Citi Field on August 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Mets veteran reliever Chasen Shreve is getting the job done

Tim Boyle
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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Pitcher Seth Lugo #67 of the New York Mets celebrates with Wilson Ramos #40 after a 3-1 victory against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 5, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

NY Mets closer duties unofficially land in Seth Lugo’s palm

Tim Boyle
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BOSTON, MA - JULY 28: J.D. Davis #28 high fives Jeff McNeil #6 of the New York Mets after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 28, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Mets lineup has plenty of chances to mix and match to their opponent

Tim Boyle
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 03: Tomás Nido #3 of the New York Mets looks on in the ninth inning of an MLB game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

New York Mets players lack the electricity from the 2019 season

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 21: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Andres Gimenez #60 of the New York Mets in action during an intra squad game at Citi Field on July 21, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

NY Mets showing awareness of their defensive shortcomings

Tim Boyle
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24 Aug 1996: Carlos Baerga of the New York Mets watches the ball fly during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers won the game, 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Mets bats fail to have a memorable year in our 1996 simulation

Tim Boyle
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BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 17: Mychal Givens #60 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 17, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

NY Mets: Five bullpen trade targets for the 2020 August deadline

Zachary Rotman
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NEW YORK - JUNE 14: Pete Alonso #20 reacts with Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets after scoring during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on June 14, 2019 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Rob Tringali/SportsChrome/Getty Images)

First Mets MVP in shortened 2020 season wouldn’t feel so hollow

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 14: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Andres Gimenez #60 of the New York Mets in action during an intra squad game at Citi Field on July 14, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets players who could earn bigger roles for next year’s team

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: Jeff McNeil #6 of the New York Mets connects on a third inning three run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on July 26, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Mets: How Willow McNeil became the team’s unofficial mascot in one year

Elizabeth Muratore
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ATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 03: Brian Dozier #9 and Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets score on a single off the bat of Robinson Cano in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 3, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

NY Mets doomed by lack of clutch hitting early on in 2020

Staff Writer
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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 08: Noah Syndergaard #34 of the New York Mets in action against the Houston Astros during a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Mets starting rotation is missing Noah Syndergaard this year

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 26: Rick Porcello #22 of the New York Mets in action against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on July 26, 2020 in New York City. The 2020 season had been postponed since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Braves defeated the Mets 14-1. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

New York Mets: No patience for this version of Rick Porcello

Tim Boyle
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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 24: New York Mets General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen with new manager Luis Rojas before being introduced to the media at Citi Field on January 24, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

NY Mets: No matter what, expect them to buy at the 2020 trade deadline

Tim Boyle
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