Author: Fan Shots

MMO Fan Shot: Bringing Back Curtis Granderson

An MMO Fan Shot by Puddy When you take a look at the current 2018 Mets offensive roster, what are some glaring holes you notice? I’m not sure about you, but I notice glaring holes in all of the following departments: power, durability, outfield and leadership. Let’s start with the power. You presumably have Yoenis Cespedes as a big power hitter in the lineup when he’s healthy...

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MMO Fan Shot: Three Mets Needs To Contend For Championship In 2018

An MMO Fan Shot by James Reddicliffe It’s no secret that 2017 has been a disaster for the Mets. Not only did they catch the injury bug in the worst possible way, they also have performed at an embarrassing level on the field as well. When I read the comment section here I see a lot of negativity, which is understandable. That said, this team is not so different from the one that went to the...

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MMO Fan Shot: Hanging In With Harvey

An MMO Fan Shot by Steve Lastoe By any measure, Matt Harvey has had a rough season coming back from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) surgery. Statistically, his performance has been nightmarish but if you need a capsule summary of what’s gone on; he’s been re-injured, he’s lost 5 miles off his fastball, and command of his other pitches has been lacking. It has not been pretty by any standard. Not...

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Mets Can Develop Youngsters While Competing For A Ring

An MMO Fan Shot by Kent Tukeli The Mets were among a handful of National League teams expected to compete for a World Series ring in 2017. Instead, New York struggles to approach .500 with just over a month to go in the regular season. No longer a realistic candidate to make the post-season, the franchise became sellers at the trade deadline. The MLB betting lines back that notion up, as the...

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MMO Fan Shot: Bruce Trade Was Not Good, But Also Not Bad

An MMO Fan Shot by Viraj Sethi (Doubl) Last season, on deadline day, the Mets acquired Jay Bruce from the Cincinnati Reds for Dilson Herrera and Max Wotell. Jay Bruce would go on to carry the Mets to the Wild Card game. Okay, I’m kidding. Bruce sucked last year with the Mets; he had a .685 OPS which was significantly below the league average. After that unspeakably painful loss to the San...

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