Mets Analysis
The Mets should sign Kris Bryant
The Mets are still looking for a solution at third base.
The Hall of Very Good Mets
Taking a look at some Mets who should be forever enshrined (at a lesser level)
Buck Showalter, a Baltimore perspective: Part 1—A conversation with Mark Brown of Camden Chat
I asked the managing editor of Camden Chat, who has watched far more games managed by Buck Showalter than I have, about who Buck Showalter is as a manager, his fit for the Mets, and his legacy in Baltimore.
The case for all of the former Mets on the 2022 Hall of Fame ballot
None of them are shoo-ins for the Hall of Fame, but there are some interesting cases to be made for each one of them.
Grading the Mets’ Max Scherzer signing
LFGM, now in technicolor.
Grading the Mets’ Starling Marte signing
The Marte Party comes to Queens.
Getting to know Mets outfielder Mark Canha
The longtime Oakland Athletic comes with some very positive upside but also some considerable risks.
Grading the Mets’ Mark Canha signing
The outfielder that was promised comes to Citi Field.
How the Mets’ rotation looks with Max Scherzer in it
Hint: it’s a lot better!
Grading the Mets’ Eduardo Escobar signing
The signing was a decent first foray into free agency for new GM Billy Eppler.
How the Mets’ infield looks with Eduardo Escobar
Escobar is an immediate upgrade at one spot in the infield
A look at the Mets’ outfield following the additions of Marte and Canha
The Mets have locked in their starters, but still have work to do in adding some outfield depth.
SB Nation MLB offseason simulation 2021: The greatest defensive infield of all time
The full narrative of a hypothetical Met offseason.
A major decision looms with QO free agents
The failure to sign Kumar Rocker will have a major impact on the Mets’ free agent plans.
Examining a healthier 2021 Mets season
Better injury luck might have made the difference for the Mets this season
-illar of the Day, Games 134-147
Kevin Pillar roars back into the competition with a productive two weeks.
-illar of the Day, Games 122-133
As the team slips, one of the -illars surges ahead.
-illar of the Day, Games 115-121
The -illar Bros couldn’t save the Mets from a truly miserable week.
-illar of the Day, Games 108-114
Jonathan is pulling away, and Kevin can’t do anything about it.
-illar of the Day, Games 101-107
The dog days of -illAugust are here.
Modeling Trade Impact, Part 2: Winning the World Series
Identifying some interesting general insights and judging the Mets at the same time.
Getting to know the newest Met, Javier Báez
The team’s biggest deadline acquisition might end up their most exciting player
How the Mets’ pitching shapes up post-deadline
The Mets acquired a couple of depth starters prior to the deadline in Hill and Williams, while not adding to their pen.
How the Mets’ infield shapes up with Javier Báez in it
Báez will start his Mets career as the team’s everyday shortstop.
-illar of the Day, Games 94-100
The -illars didn’t have the best week, but we’ve got some awards to hand out.
Modeling Trade Impact, Part 1: Making the Playoffs
Judging how trades affect a team’s chances to make the playoffs.
-illar of the Day, Games 88-93
With the second half up and running, the -illars are fighting for supremacy (and playing time).
Examining the Mets’ NL East competition for the second half
The Mets have a 3.5 game lead entering the second half. Can they hold off their divisional opponents for the rest of the year?
Francisco Lindor saw peaks and valleys in the first half of the 2021 season
Francisco Lindor’s first half was a tumultuous one, but there’s plenty of reason to be excited.
-illar of the Day, Games 80-87
We close out the first half with the a roundup of the last seven games of -illar antics.
Pete Alonso returns to defend his Home Run Derby trophy
It’s been a while since Polar Bear won the derby, so we’re here to catch you up before Monday’s show.
Searching for starting pitchers for the Mets on the trade market
The Mets are in first place and clearly need to add some pitching before the July 30 deadline.