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The Mets’ free agent moves are fun, but they still need more pitching to avoid another pitfall

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Aaron Yorke

The Mets are going for it in 2022. That’s the theme of the offseason so far that has delighted fans with virtual suitcases of cash being handed out to Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, Starling Marte, and one of the best … Continue reading →

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Mets come from behind in Atlanta again, but lose finale on ninth inning blunders

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Aaron Yorke

The Mets had a chance to reestablish dominance over the Braves on Thursday night. Atlanta destroyed New York on Wednesday in a 20-2 drubbing that started with a two-run home run by Pete Alonso and ended with 20 straight Atlanta … Continue reading →

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The Mets are now below zero in run differential and that’s a bad sign

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Aaron Yorke

After getting blown out by the Atlanta Braves 20-2 last night, here’s a list of teams in the National League East with a better run differential than the New York Mets. Washington (+2), Atlanta (+14), and Miami (+21) Woof. The … Continue reading →

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Even with this rag-tag lineup, the Mets losing to the Rockies is an unpleasant surprise

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Aaron Yorke

It happened to me again today. A Yankees fan asked me why I wasn’t ecstatic to be a Mets fan when my team was in first place. Uh… maybe because there’s more talent on the injured list than on the … Continue reading →

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Mets turn over a new leaf and try losing their first game of the season

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Aaron Yorke

Well we can’t say “same old Mets” after Monday night’s 5-3 come-from-ahead loss in Philadelphia because we know the same old Mets would win their first game and then swoon before the solstice. And I’m not calling it Opening Day … Continue reading →

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