Amazin Avenue Nov 19, 2021
Let’s find the Mets starting pitching, Part 1
As always, the Mets need pitching this offseason. Having officially announced that Billy Eppler is their new general manager, the Mets have a lot of work to do this offseason, especially when it comes to building out their starting rotation. While Noah Syndergaard would have been something of a question mark heading into the 2022 season, his departure left the Mets with a top five that consists of Jacob deGrom, Taijuan Walker, Carlos Carrasco, Tylor Megill, and David Peterson. Even if we assume that all of deGrom’s injury woes from 2021 are behind him and that he continues to...
Rising Apple Nov 12, 2021
NY Mets: A brighter MLB future, David Peterson or Tylor Megill?
The New York Mets have some interesting decisions to make in their starting rotation. David Peterson and Tylor Megill are two options at the back of the rotation not only in 2022 but beyond. So which of these Mets has the brighter future? Peterson tossed 66.2 innings before he suffered a foot injury that ended […] NY Mets: A brighter MLB future, David Peterson or Tylor Megill? - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
Amazin Avenue Nov 8, 2021
David Peterson’s 2021 proved to be a sophomore slump
Photo by Mike Stobe/ Some great starts and some terrible starts combined for a mediocre result. David Peterson had a breakout rookie campaign in the shortened 2020 season, when he was given a rotation spot out of necessity after injuries took down both Noah Syndergaard and Marcus Stroman. He showed a calm and composure that was sorely needed on the Mets pitching staff, and he quickly became the Mets best starter not named Jacob deGrom. During the 2021 offseason, the Mets kept Marcus Stroman with a qualifying offer, traded for Carlos Carrasco and signed Taijuan Walker,...
