Mets Junkies

  • Quantifying how bad the Wilpon era was

    It is finally official. The Wilpon era has ended. Now that Jeff and Fred are no longer calling the shots, we can close the book on how bad they were as owners. In 2002 Fred Wilpon bought out Nelson Doubleday. From that season until the end of the 2020, the Mets have been one of…

    David Weiss

  • Pete Alonso is still untradeable

    The 2020 season was a rough year for Mets slugger Pete Alonso. Following a memorable rookie season, the Mets had high hopes for the Florida native. Not only did his bat decline, but he played poorly in the field. This has caused many Mets fans to wonder if the Mets should trade Alonso. A look…

    David Weiss

  • Let Jake Test the Market

    By: David Weiss   At the end of last week, Mets ace Jacob deGrom set an ultimatum. Either the Mets extend his contract before opening day, or talks are off. To put pressure on the front office, deGrom threw out the idea of an innings limit. This situation has triggered off a debate among fans…

    David Weiss

  • The Mets Return to Basics

    By: David Weiss   What was the best scene in the movie Moneyball? There were many, but arguably the best one was when Billy Beane is in a room with the scouts. He is proposing names of players to get. While all of the scouts are dismissing the players, they all have one common denominator.…

    David Weiss

  • Thank Goodness! Pollock is not a Met

    Throughout the offseason, much ink has been spilled about the idea of AJ Pollock joining the Metropolitans. Alas, he is a Dodger. To that I have two words: Thank Goodness! There are many reasons why signing AJ Pollock to a long-term deal struck me as a bad idea. While it may have seemed clear to…

    David Weiss

  • The Mets Payroll Situation

    By: David Weiss   The 2018-2019 offseason has so far been an action-packed one for the Mets. Since new GM Brodie Van Wagenen has taken control, they have made numerous moves that have sent shockwaves through the organization. With all the action, let’s take a moment to look at the payroll. On Friday, The Mets…

    David Weiss