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Author: Niko Goutakolis

  • Phillies vs Mets preview

    The Phillies come to town for a three game set, and it’s fair to say this could potentially be 2 very different Phillies teams on Monday and Wednesday. Everyone is saying Philly must sell. And with aging veterans like Jonathan Papelbon, Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Marlon Byrd, Carlos Ruiz, A.J Burnett, Cole Hamels, Antonio Bastardo…

  • Mets 6 games back in Wild Card

    Believe it or not, the Mets are in the race. 6 games out is nothing shabby, but I’ve seen a 7 game lead disappear in 14 games, sadly.I hope that this means that the Mets make a big move, so they can make some more ground in the Wild Card. So who is available in…

  • Pepper Mets Blog is the place for Mets action

    Have you been on Pepper Mets Blog lately? Well, if you have you will notice that lead writer Niko Goutakolis is recapping previewing and sharing his opinions! peppermlb.mlblogs.com

  • Mets’ deGrom for deRookie of deYear?

    Originally posted on Mets Cetera: After Jacob deGrom wrapped up seven more sparkling innings in Tuesday’s 3-1 Mets win over the Mariners, manager Terry Collins noted that “this guy’s got numbers to match up any rookie in the league.” Well, does he? Certainly after that performance, deGrom made a statement that his name belongs in…

  • Opinion: The Mets need to stop experimenting

    The Mets are experimenting, and its time to stop. Last nights game was possibly the worst matchup of the year for the Mets, so it’s fair to be critical. The Mets Chris Young is in one of his longest funks of the year. Collins put him in the lineup batting 6th, against a right handed…

  • How can Jeremy Hefner help the 2014 Mets?

    Jeremy Hefner was a huge surprise in 2013. He was one of the best pitchers in Baseball coming out of the break, up until he hurt his shoulder in late July and underwent Tommy John Surgery. His injury and Matt Harvey’s closed the book on the 2013 season, but now the Hefner is around 3…

  • #Mets Lineups

    Eric Young Jr – LF Daniel Murphy – 2B David Wright – 3B Lucas Duda – 1B Bobby Abreu – DH Travis d’Arnaud – C Kirk Nieuwenhuis – RF Juan Lagares – CF Ruben Tejada – SS The Mets try to snap a 3 game skid with Jacob deGrom on the mound versus Seattle. Posted…

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  • deGrom will right the ship tonight

    Tonight is Jacob deGrom’s biggest test. The Mets momentum is beginning to fade, the only chance we have is to win 2 out of 3 in Seattle and have a good weekend in Milwaukee. This presents the first must win game of the year for the Mets. deGrom’s starts have all been good, but his…

  • 10 years of Wright, 15 years of Me!

    Hello, my name is Niko ( for those who haven’t bothered reading the sidebar or title caption) ,I was born on July 21st 1999 and I am very proud to be the youngest NY Mets blogger! Today is the 10th anniversary of David Wright’s big-league debut with the Mets, which came on July 21, 2004.…