Author: Fan Shots

Mets Promote Top Prospect Michael Conforto, Place Michael Cuddyer On DL

The news that Mets fans have been waiting for: Sandy’s big trade deadline move. The New York Mets announced via Twitter on Friday morning, that highly regarded outfield prospect Michael Conforto is getting called up today as Michael Cuddyer is placed on the 15-day disabled list. Conforto was the Mets top draft pick in 2014 and has skyrocketed through the minors and to the majors in just 12...

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The Potential Metropolitan Lineup In Perspective

I am under the impression that anyone who thinks there is a possibility of the Metropolitans bringing in Justin Upton, Carlos Gomez or dare I say Troy Tulowitzki before the trade deadline is delusional beyond belief. Doing so would incorporate several things that we should by now are not in the DNA of the Mets’ front office. Now, keep in mind that I will reference the front office when...

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A Look At Michael Cuddyer’s Potential Temporary Replacements

No, this isn’t an article calling for Michael Conforto or Brandon Nimmo to get called up to the majors so lets just get that out of the way first. Those two should not be called up to replace the ailing and aging Michael Cuddyer. Michael Conforto noted himself that he has things to work on in Double-A still. Sure he has torn the cover off the ball in general, including three hits last...

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Michael Conforto Struggles Over The Past Week

Baseball is a game of adjustments. A pitcher sees a hitter for the first time, and learns about his tendencies, hot-zones, cold-zones and overall abilities. They make the adjustment to play into his weaknesses. It is then the job of the hitter to adjust to the pitcher’s adjustments. Michael Conforto, the Mets top hitting prospect who has yet to be matched during his minor league career,...

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MMO Fan Shot: Why Hasn’t Sandy Made a Trade Yet?

An MMO Fan Shot by Gregg Cambareri It’s no secret that pressure on the Mets front office has significantly increased since their abysmal 1-7 road trip. It’s left fans, bloggers, and media members calling for “something” to get done. The offense is nearly nonexistent, the defense inconsistent, and a league leading 14 players on the disabled list certainly doesn’t help. So, why hasn’t Alderson and...

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