35 Years of Misery & Counting
Happy for Doc and I’m glad that they got another series win, but 15 games in and still no J.D. Martinez is really concerning.
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He’s getting a lot of flak online for his demeanor in this interview, but I’m not mad at him. Simply put, the Mets have given him shot after shot and he just hasn’t produced. So what he’s supposed to be, all smiles and cupcakes? He should be upset. And I’m sure that he knows he has to play better to get on the big stage and stay there. The Mets have a long and notorious history of draft busts, but J.D. Martinez was only signed to a 1-year deal and it’s not too late for Vientos to comeback, turn it around and be part of the future with the Mets.
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Finally! The news I’ve been wanting to hear about all spring training and just like that we go from a 70-win team to a serious wild-card contender. In addition Pete gets much-needed protection in the lineup with a guy who hit 30-lus HRs last year. I’m excited.
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Temper your expectations if you are in the crowd that is hoping the New York Mets will sign a designated hitter prior to the 2024 season.
According to SNY insider Andy Martino, the Mets are “unlikely” to add a DH unless the price goes way down.
This should come as no surprise given the Mets’ approach this offseason, which is making minor moves, and looking ahead to 2025 as their next window to go for it.
After all the money Steve Cohen was willing to shell out for that Japanese pitcher, if this news is true, then it sucks for 2024.
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