The LoHud Mets Blog

Despite late homers from Reyes, Duda, Met mark Is toss of a coin

In Wright’s return Mets and Marlins seesaw lead Wright’s weight the difference

As the countdown to the Carlos Beltran ticks away, it is beginning to feel like Christmas morning. A complicated Christmas morning, to be sure, since while whatever is under the tree in prospects will be exciting, one quick look around will reveal that your father’s also left town. But these… Read More →

They came to say goodbye Men who smile at Beltran’s grace in center Campers too young to know the Mets once mattered Reyes eulogized with a triple Nameless teammates failed him What else is new? The Mets lost, no better, no worse than even Citi Field, never really Beltran’s home,... Read More →

Beltran wows the scouts Izzy flouts the aging curve Angel finds his wings

Over the next few days (or hours, if the Mets strike sooner), I’ll be briefly profiling some of the players rumored to be the return for Carlos Beltran, how they fit with the Mets, and how excited a pirate Mets fan would be if such a trade occurs. Up first:... Read More →

Prominent bats shine Beltran perfect as Parnell Subdues Great Pujols

Last year, a 32-year-old righty out of the bullpen posted an unsightly 7.32 ERA. But his xFIP was 3.77, right in line with his career ERA mark of 3.72. His peripherals were strong, and his batting average on balls in play was artificially high. His name was Chad Qualls, and… Read More →

A top-of-the-head lineup of greatest Mets would look something like: Piazza-C, Hernandez 1B, Alfonzo 2B, Wright 3B, Reyes SS, Jones LF, Beltran CF, Strawberry RF. In other words, the opportunities to see a good percentage of the finest Mets to ever man a position together have been rare. Piazza-Hernandez-Strawberry were… Read More →

With offense ailing Capuano cannot win Fish earn one game sweep

With all the talk about trading Carlos Beltran, something that is flying under the radar is how expendable many of the Met relievers are. That is, if you assume that the Mets should be more focused on 2012 and beyond than a season that finds them 8.5 out of the… Read More →

A mighty charge draws Metsies near Phils scare as Amazin’s pursue Next time the comeback will bring cheer If Mets play nine instead of two

Lineup sans Beltran Pounds the choker Cole Hamels Led by bat sans hair

Met bats: still on break Phils supply pyrotechnics Dickey misfires

Good afternoon! Did you enjoy your break? We learned that K-Rod will not be closing games for the Mets, nor clogging their 2012 payroll. The former is a short-term loss, the latter a big longer-term win. And we learned that if you have a no-trade list, better get it to… Read More →