Author: Fan Shots

Terry Collins’ Contract Situation Will Be Handled After The Season

Sandy Alderson attended a Military Monday event in Fort Hamilton this morning where he stated that the club will not address Terry Collins’ contract situation until after the season as reported by Mike Vorkunov of The Star-Ledger. He also mentioned that Terry Collins’ understands the situation and is comfortable with Alderson’s plan. Earlier this month, Collins was asked about...

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First Place Mets Have Arrived Earlier Than Experts Expected

On this, the final day of August, the playoff races in each league and division have taken shape with a combination of obvious front-runners and competitive surprise teams. At this point in time, it’s safe to say that the Mets have made a statement in New York, the NL East and all of Major League Baseball. While some teams come with baggage and expectations, the Mets, built by Sandy...

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MMO Fan Shot: Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Met Fans

An MMO Fan Shot by Andy Love of Fair and Unbalanced My two daughters are the kind of socially conscious, progressive thinking, organic eating, nature loving children that one would expect from being born and raised in Berkeley, California.  They are Bay Area kids in just about every way.  But when it comes to professional baseball, out of some misguided loyalty to their New Yorker father, they...

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MMO Fan Shot: Thank You, New York Mets!

An MMO Fan Shot by Joe Mongognia Sandy, Terry, Curtis, Wilmer, and even you Fred, I tip my Orange and Blue cap to you. I want to say thank you to the New York Mets. The 2015 season thus far has been nothing short of amazing. From the dominance of our young pitching staff to the second half boom of our suddenly all-powerful lineup, this team has been incredible to watch every night. I believe...

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MMO Fan Shot: Lady Luck and the Ghosts of September’s Past

An MMO Fan Shot by Gregg Cambareri It’s late August and the Mets sit atop the National League East. Although they are playing well, they still seem to catch plenty of flak for their record against teams with winning records. Last week ESPN’s Dave Schoenfield opined that whoever wins the NL East isn’t that good, just better than the field, “…they’re probably on par with the Arizona...

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