“WORRY? WHY?” STEVIE WONDER SAYS, “DON’T YOU WORRY BOUT A THING.”  But, but, but…  “Lindor is hitting .151?? Oh, me, oh, my. See my beads of sweat, sir?”  - Well, he started 1 for 34, and since then is a passable 10 for 39. He’s fanned just 10 times in 80 plate appearances, too. Warm California weather, at least in LA, ought to heat him up. “Nimmo hitting just .217.”  - His first 6 games, 1 for 21, no RBIs. Since then, 14 for 48, 15 RBIs. And 11 walks in his last 14 games. I am beginning to perhaps surmise that perhaps he will do OK. “Alvarez just 1 HR in 15 games ..read more

The funny thing about fan emotions is how they go to polar extremes so quickly.  When the year started off 0-5 everyone was having either 2023 or 1962 flashbacks with “the sky is falling” and “we are doomed” attitudes overwhelming common sense.  Then when the team won several series in a row including the recent sweep of the previously high flying Pittsburgh Pirates that propelled the Mets a few games over .500, the fans were just as fervent but this time in a similarly deluded belief that the division and October baseball were for real. The obvious truth about the team is somewher ..read more

Yesterday morning Reese wrote about the positive surprises on the Mets this season.  Among his “not too surprising” examples was the resurgence of Starling Marte’s hitting. Marte seems to be back to physical health after a down season in 2023 when his play appeared to be affected by an incomplete recovery from off-season abdominal surgery.  As of Wednesday night, he was slashing .267/.321/.413 in 82 plate appearances with a trio of homers, six walks, and three stolen bases. Starling Marte has been a dynamic player for his entire career.  He has won two gold gloves (Pirates 201 ..read more

Incredulous - and Joyful! The Mets on Wednesday swept the formerly hot Pirates when they won 9-1?! Two weeks ago, dead in the water and staggering at a punchless 0-5?! But 10 wins in 13 games since?! Winning like mad without Senga, JD Martinez, Megill, and Peterson?!  (For a while longer, anyway, then they’re back?!) After the extreme offensive drought to start the season, they are now, in the twinkling of an eye, 12th in HRs, 13th in runs scored?! And have the 6th best team ERA (3.15) in baseball?! My advice?!  Quit yer kvetching! Of course, if I was David Stearns, I might consider ..read more

                                              FSS Plus: 2024 MLB Draft: Top 400 Prospects   https://futurestarsseries.com/2024-mlb-draft-top-prospects-400/?s=03    1. Charlie Condon, 3B/OF — Georgia HOMETOWN: Marietta, GA HEIGHT: 6-6 WEIGHT: 216 BAT/THROW: R-R   2. Travis Bazzana, 2B — Oregon State HOMETOWN: Sydney, Australia HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 199 BAT/THROW: L-R   3. Jac Caglianone, 1B/LHP — Florid ..read more

“HEY! WHO STOOD OUT?”  AAA: 9-2 Win Mark Vientos, 3 for 5, triple, 4 RBIs. Christian Scott: 5.1 IP, 7 Ks. 2 solo homers allowed. Mr. Choi: 2 for 2, 2 walks, 3 RBIs 11 Syracuse pitcher Ks AA: 3-2 Win Max Kranick, a perfect 2.2 IP, 6 Ks Blade Tidwell in relief, 5 innings, 10 Ks Bingo pitchers fan 18!!  Jose Peroza, 3 hits JT Schwartz hitting like a star. Hit and walk, and .333/.455/.519 so far. HIGH A: 3-1 Loss BrandonSproat, 4.innings, 1 run, 5 Ks 12 Brooklyn pitcher Ks. A: 11-3 Win Chris Suero 5 for 5, .294. Nick Morabito 4 for 4, and a walk. 1.040 OPS. .353. So, those 2 fel ..read more

It’s the middle of the week and the Mets achieved the do-over on Monday when they achieved their .500 record after an embarrassing 0-5 start to the 2024 season.  All of the sudden people are not convinced the entire year is wasted and that the lackluster off season of POBO David Stearns was as bad as initially feared.  As of Tuesday evening they are officially 1-0 on the new season since hitting the .500 plateau. Now some of the things we’ve seen are likely not going to last for a full 162 game season.  Take Brett Baty, for instance.  His defense, energy, enthusiasm and t ..read more

Great news was released yesterday for all you prospect lovers.  The Mets' minor league affiliates will have some of their games broadcast over the SNY network - both live TV and streaming.  See the press release below. SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets will be on television in 2024 with at least six games scheduled to air on SNY as part of a new partnership. The first televised game will be Thursday, April 11th when Syracuse hosts the Worcester Red Sox at 6:35 p.m. Coverage will begin at 6:30 p.m. The broadcasts will be produced by the Syracuse Mets video production crew that also ..read more

 SAVAGE VIEWS – The Changing Game I’ll admit to being an old school baseball maven.  The game I loved has changed a lot and not necessarily for the better.   For starters, I opposed the adoption of the Designated Hitter instead of letting pitchers bat for themselves.  I remember watching great pitchers like Don Newcombe, Tony Cloninger, Bob Gibson and even Jacob deGrom handle themselves well as batters.  Before the DH, managers were forced to be more strategic. The free runner allowed in extra innings is a travesty.  It’s a cheap way to speed up the game.&nb ..read more

“HEY! CAN ANYONE IN MINORSVILLE PITCH THIS HERE HARDBALL?” Who says the Mets system has no pitching?  You? You? Speak up…. Well, you’re wrong. I’ll give you 22 1/2 reasons why you’re wrong, based on early results.  SYRACUSE: 6 reasons Christian Scott…19 Ks in 9 innings. Just one walk. But 3 HRs allowed. Still, 19 Ks in 9 IP is almost Jonah Tong-like. (Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes meanwhile has a similar 19 Ks in 9.1 IP, but a 0.00 ERA). Joey Lucchesi: 2-0, 2.40 in 3 starts spanning 15 innings. Josh Walker, a shaky first outing on frozen tundra, but 7.1 IP, 2 hits, 8 Ks, 1.23 ERA. Danny ..read more