Month: February 2012

Jenrry Mejia and Johan Santana Take Huge Steps Forward

Mets pitching prospect Jenrry Mejia threw off a mound for the first time since he undergoing Tommy John surgery last May. Manager Terry Collins watched Mejia and said he was happy to see him on the mound again. “I thought he looked good and loose. He had really good extension”, Collins said. There’s a very good chance we’ll see Mejia back on the major league roster this season...

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Will Justice Be Served In The Trustee’s Lawsuit Against Sterling?

A federal judge said Thursday that he will soon decide whether the clawback lawsuit by the trustee Irving Picard against Mets owners will go to trial. “I’ll have a bottom line ruling by no later than March 5 determining what goes to trial,” U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff said. Judge Rakoff deferred his decision after hearing arguments by both sides. He also tossed out the...

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Special Bloggers Single Game Tickets Pre-Sale!

I originally misunderstood an email I received from the Mets yesterday believing that they were extending a special offer to some selected bloggers, but I am pleased to announce that the offer was also intended to all of our readers! (Thanks, Rusty) METS SINGLE GAME TICKETS PRE-SALE! All Mets single game tickets officially go on sale on March 5, but thanks to a Special Bloggers Single Game...

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Braun Cleared On Technicality, Suspension Overturned, Two Urine Samples Still Tested Positive

National League MVP Ryan Braun’s 50-game suspension was overturned today by baseball arbitrator Shyam Das, the first time a baseball player successfully challenged the MLB Suspension For Banned Substances. The decision was announced today by the Major League Baseball Players Association, just a day before Braun was due to report for spring training. Braun originally tested positive for...

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Get To Know Mets Shortstop Prospect Danny Muno

With baseball coming back and our traffic up nearly 50% from January, I wanted to welcome those of you who are new to MMO and those who are back from your Winter hibernation. I’ll be re-posting some of the two dozen interviews we conducted over the last three months as all of them make their way to the Mets major and minor league camps. Enjoy! When the Mets made shortstop Danny Muno their...

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