As expected, the Mets officially fired Mickey Callaway after two seasons. His run was rough, but the Mets did literally improve. So who’s next in line for the job? And what team–with what expectations–will they be inheriting? Advertisements
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Pete Alonso makes the cut
The Mets’ highly-touted first basemen gets the Opening Day nod, a surprising outcome when service time manipulation was expected. Does his day one status tell us anything about the 2019 Mets? Or Alonso’s future?
What to remember when you’re worried about forgetting
It’s okay that you’re not always going to be there. That’s nothing to feel bad about.
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The Mets made a win-now move. Are they a win-now team?
Robinson Cano is coming back to New York, this time to Queens, and he’s bringing an all-star closer with him. There are a few ways to interpret this trade, but the central, divisive question is: should the New York Mets …
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David Wright, our captain, and nothing less
The end of David Wright‘s playing career was a celebration, a night of love, admiration, and satisfaction. Just as we expected it would be back when it started.
The NL Cy Young race is a contest of historical significance–and (hopefully not) wins
Both Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer have had hardware-worthy seasons. Without team success as a tiebreaker, who wins the NL Cy Young could come down to which historically significant feat the voters find more impressive…or the vote could turn on …
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At Citi Field, It’s About the Company You Keep
A trip to Citi Field is a reminder that a fanbase is the only appropriate lens to watch a ballgame through.
The end of the Matt Harvey era
The New York Mets DFA’d Matt Harvey on Friday. A team will take a chance on the once-adored starter, but his tumultuous Mets career has come to an unceremonious, ignominious end.
Michael Conforto is ready to break out
The Mets’ young outfielder was having an outstanding season before a bizarre injury ended it. At only 25, he has a shot at reaching lofty heights only a few ever make it to in New York. He just needs health.
New York Mets fill a recurring gap with addition of Todd Frazier
Todd Frazier gives the Mets consistency at third base, the likes of which they haven’t seen in years. On a budget, New York is better and deeper—and not as far from the playoff conversation as you might think.
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