Author: Fan Shots

MMO Fan Shot: A Dereliction of Duty?

MMO Fan Shot by Gabriel Pariente Last week, my brother told me about the story that was spreading all over social media in regards to Mets GM Jared Porter sending inappropriate texts to a female reporter when he was the Cubs director of scouting back in 2016. I was surprised, but assumed the story was a one-time thing and was curious why it was seemingly coming out of nowhere. However, upon...

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MMO Fan Shot: Winter Moves to Become a Title Contender

A MMO Fan Shot by Marc M (Not4) Sure, it would be great if the Mets signed Trevor Bauer, J.T. Realmuto and George Springer, but taking on an additional $80 million of salary for multiple years for players on or near the wrong side of 30 is a dubious move at best, even if it did not put us very close to the luxury tax, without addressing other important areas. The good news is that it does not...

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MMO Fan Shot: Three Up and Three Down – Free Agents

An MMO Fan Shot by Doug S. The New York Mets finally have an owner willing to spend money in the offseason and by a lucky confluence, many of the top free agents meet the team’s needs. There are several top quality players that could benefit the team immensely. That isn’t to say there’s any perfect matches, however. Each of free agents that should interest the Mets have issues that should cause...

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MMO Fan Shot: Three Moves to Make the Mets World Series Contenders

Fan Shot By James Reddicliffe Sign Trevor Bauer Pitching wins championships–just look at the most recent World Series champions. The Dodgers have Kershaw, Buehler and a slew of talented arms. The Nationals featured Scherzer, Strasburg and Corbin, while the Red Sox had Sale and Price. Currently the Mets’ rotation is a big question mark. Jacob deGrom is the best pitcher in all of baseball,...

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MMO Fan Shot: Is Dual Fandom Possible?

Fan Shot by Bernie Kastner I was born in February 1957 in Brooklyn three months before National League baseball owners voted unanimously to allow the Brooklyn Dodgers to move to Los Angeles. My father, of blessed memory, was a huge Brooklyn Dodgers fan, and his favorite player was Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax. When the Mets came into the league in 1962, my Dad’s allegiance shifted to...

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