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After a busy trade deadline, the New York Mets currently have only two starting pitchers locked into rotation spots next year. Depth behind José Quintana and Kodai Senga include a trio of unestabslihed mid-20-year olds and a plethora of prospects that might be ready at some point in 2024. Despite the dire need for starters, […] READ MORE
Brandon Nimmo made a name for himself thanks to his elite eye at the plate. In fact, his ability to control the strike zone led the New York Mets to take him 13th overall in the 2011 MLB Draft. In the decade-plus since that draft, the Mets have seen various versions of Nimmo. His career […] READ MORE
The New York Mets placed struggling pitcher Carlos Carrasco on waivers on Tuesday. A free agent at the end of the year, Carrasco had no future with the team. By moving on now, New York can give his September starts to a younger pitcher with more upside. The Mets can replace Carrasco with many young arms with the potential […] READ MORE
Good for the New York Mets for treating a veteran player well. That hasn’t always been the case in the 6o plus years of the franchise. That said, the final weeks of 2023 must prioritize 2024 and beyond. If that means pulling the widely-respected veteran Carlos Carrasco from the rotation, then so be it. With […] READ MORE
The New York Mets are playing their best baseball this season, thanks to improved production from core offensive players. It helps that Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, and Pete Alonso have gone from good to great in this stretch. However, the most significant impact is that Jeff McNeil is back to performing like he should. Digging deeper into McNeil’s resurgence shows that he’s benefitting […] READ MORE
Brandon Nimmo evolved from a liability to a defensive asset in the center field, thanks to defensive positioning adjustments. Since 2021, the Wisconsin native excelled by setting up deeper in center field, which allowed him to use his speed to get to more balls. Nimmo’s improvements significantly increased his value in free agency this past […] READ MORE
When Steve Cohen purchased the New York Mets, he openly declared his intentions of turning the franchise into the “East Coast Dodgers”. One aspect of this end goal involves investing heavily in an analytics department able to find diamonds in the rough. Another aspect requires a player development staff capable of guiding the player through […] READ MORE
Just as many expected heading into this season, the New York Mets are playing meaningful August games this week. But who would have expected the importance of these games to revolve around the Mets’ 2024 draft pick rather than a 2023 playoff spot? By exceeding the luxury tax by more than $40 million this season, […] READ MORE
In Game 1 of Saturday’s doubleheader, the Atlanta Braves destroyed the New York Mets. While it’s always eye-popping when a team scores 21 runs, the Mets losing to the Braves was almost expected. This is especially true considering the ridicule towards the Mets lineup when it was posted online. Even Braves fans and media couldn’t […] READ MORE
The New York Mets announced before Monday’s game against the Chicago Cubs that they optioned third baseman Brett Baty to Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old has struggled this season, producing a .216/.289/.331 slash line with seven home runs and 27 RBI. Although he never really had a hot stretch this season, his struggles have become more […] READ MORE
A passionate sports fan all his life, he became a writer for Last Word on Sports in 2023. His favorite teams are the Mets, Nets, NY Giants and Jets.