Posts Tagged ‘New York Mets’
Fantasy in Five: Early player value
Now that we’re a few weeks in the season, I’m going to review the play of five players that either have exceeded achievements or underachieved. There will be a few shockers, so buckle up and get ready. John Buck- Let’s be honest: Nobody saw this coming! After having an abysmal season with the Miami Marlins, Buck has nine home runs and …
by Giovanni Mio on May 3rd, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Early season concerns
Now that the baseball season is officially weeks in, I’m going to write this week’s blog on people who have either impressed me or concern me so far. Keep in mind the season is young, so there’s time for these athletes to improve their game or regress to the level they’re best at. Let’s get started. Roy Halladay- The Phillies …
by Giovanni Mio on April 17th, 2013 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Third baseman rankings
After various weeks of analyzing each position in the infield, Fantasy in Five finally gets to the hot corner. While there are many obvious choices as who will be either at the top, it was difficult for me to choose the final two over certain others. 1. Miguel Cabrera- If this wasn’t obvious enough, you either must not follow professional …
by Giovanni Mio on March 20th, 2013 1 Comments »
No-han: More than just a game
It took about 51 years and 8,020 games, but the New York Mets have a no-hitter to call their own. On June 2, Johan Santana shut down the defending World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals on 134 pitches, five walks, and eight strikeouts. There are some people questioning its legitimacy since third base umpire Adrian Johnson called a fair ball …
by Giovanni Mio on June 2nd, 2012 Leave a comment »
Fantasy in Five: Daniel Murphy
Gio looks at the one and only Daniel Murphy.
by Giovanni Mio on April 11th, 2012 1 Comments »
Fantastic Fantasy: Five starting pitching sleepers in fantasy baseball
Gio Mio gives his fantasy sleepers.
by Giovanni Mio on April 2nd, 2012 2 Comments »
Say it ain’t so Jose
On Wednesday afternoon, SS Jose Reyes was officially introduced as the newest member of the Miami Marlins. After nine up and down years with the New York Mets, Reyes decided to take his talents and his newly signed six years, 106 million dollar contract to South Beach. Reyes was asked why the decision was easy to leave New York. “They …
by Eddie Segarra on December 7th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Miami lands a big fish in Reyes
“And they’re off!” The winter meetings have officially begun in Dallas. This has the potential to be the most exciting time of the offseason as teams will jockey for position in the race for Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder. But it’s another name that is making headlines very early in the meetings. Upon arrival, teams are learning that top-tier shortstop …
by Nicholas Abbate on December 6th, 2011 Leave a comment »
Report: Marlins and Jose Reyes agree to deal
Ken Rosenthal has reported that the Miami Marlins have agreed to a deal with Jose Reyes. The deal is said to be a six-year deal worth $106 million. There is no confirmation on the signing as of yet. Reyes has played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, all with the New York Mets. Over his career, he sports a .292 …
by Jon Alba on December 4th, 2011 Leave a comment »
The Mets will be better off without Wright
The Mets have a lot of holes to fill this offseason. With the likely departure of SS Jose Reyes, the Mets, on a limited budget, have to find creatives ways to fill out their roster. The team is on the market for a closer, several starting pitchers, relief pitchers and possibly a new third baseman. David Wright is the face …
by Eddie Segarra on November 13th, 2011 Leave a comment »