Month: June 2015

MMO Game Thread: Cubs vs Mets, 7:10 PM

After a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, the New York Mets (40-37) open a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs (39-35) tonight at Citi Field. LHP Jonathon Niese (3-7, 4.12) will try to keep the Mets winning streak going and will be opposed by RHP Kyle Hendricks (2-4, 4.46) for the Cubs. First pitch is at 7:10 PM. The Mets are 29-11 at Citi Field which is the best start in team history...

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Mets Activate Daniel Murphy, Option Dilson Herrera To Triple-A

The Mets announced that infielder Daniel Murphy has been activated from the Disabled List and second baseman Dilson Herrera has been optioned to Las Vegas (AAA). This was widely expected. Murphy will resume playing third base while David Wright remains out. June 28 Infielder Daniel Murphy, who was initially expected to return from the disabled list this weekend, is now expected to return on...

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The Future Is Here, But Where’s The Bats?

During Terry Collins’ pregame press conference on Sunday, MMO’s Clayton Collier asked the Mets manager what it means now that all the young pitchers are up with the team after the promotion of Steven Matz. To which Collins responded, “It means the future is now.” “Matz is the last of the organization’s young arms. We always like to get them here as quick as can...

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MMO Mailbag: Upgrading Shortstop?

Vic asks… Hey Metsmerized, I was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on the following: I know everybody is looking for the Mets to do something, but I’m bothered some sites suggesting going after Jean Segura or Jimmy Rollins. I really don’t see them as upgrades defensively over Ruben Tejada. What do you think? I don’t think they will provide that much of an...

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You’ve Met The Citizens, Now Meet The Mayors Of Panic City

On Sunday, general manager Sandy Alderson walked by the media at Citi Field after the Mets completed a sweep of the Reds and said to reporters: “Here they come, the citizens of Panic City.” (Adam Rubin, ESPN NY) Despite the high of sweeping the lowly Reds, Rubin thinks it may be premature for Sandy to start crowing. “Perhaps it is not time to gloat just yet about the Mets’ success since...

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