Month: December 2017

Would Zack Wheeler Be Better Suited As a Reliever?

It’s been a struggle for Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler to live up to the promise he showed when he was a prospect. The 27-year-old missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery and returned this past season, starting in 17 games. However, the results weren’t great, as he logged a 3-7 record with a 5.21 ERA, 5.03 FIP, 1.587 WHIP and an 8.4 K/9. Wheeler’s...

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Shopping at the Dollar Store: Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP

MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson reportedly having about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Earlier this offseason, Mets general manager John Ricco let on that the team would be “big players” this offseason, as they looked to fill holes around...

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MMO Roundtable: Mets New Year’s Resolutions

Logan Barer – Get Defensive The Mets’ New Year’s Resolution should be to prioritize defense. This team is clearly built on pitching, but nobody, not even Noah Syndergaard or Jacob deGrom, can strike out 27 batters every game. Pitchers count on the guys behind them to make plays — Defense makes a good pitcher great. Everyone knows the saying, “Pitching and defense...

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Mets Shouldn’t Give Up on Dominic Smith

Dominic Smith’s status on the Mets has fluctuated dramatically throughout the offseason. Earlier this winter, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson made his discontent with Smith well known, hinting that he could start next season in Triple-A. Since then, it appears as though Smith’s chances starting at first base spot have improved, since the Mets have been very quiet on the free...

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Morning Briefing: Closing Pitcher Market Winding Down

Only two days remaining in 2017. Sports have certainly not been any consolation to us as Mets fans this year. Latest Mets News Jon Heyman of Fan Rag lists the Mets as a possible landing spot for Josh Harrison. Latest MLB News Heyman also takes a look at how much it will cost Giancarlo Stanton to be a Yankee. Jeff Passan of Yahoo writes about the sexual misconduct allegations against Miguel Sano,...

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