After more than a week to let the World Series, yes, World Series dust settle, it is safe to say that this season was indeed a huge success for the New York Mets. The Mets went from a 79-83 team a year ago, to National League champions, at least a year ahead of schedule, according to most experts. The World Series champion Kansas City Royals were simply a better team than the Mets. They were...
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On Wednesday evening, Assistant GM John Ricco met with reporters and stated that the Mets are in no rush to move Curtis Granderson from the leadoff spot that he has thrived in. “That wouldn’t be something we’re out looking for,” Ricco said. “If we end up getting something like that, and it allows us to reshuffle things and maybe we think we’re better with Granderson further...
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If you were watching the Mets play in the postseason and you thought Yoenis Cespedes was swinging at everything: you were right. And it might cost him tens of millions of dollars in free agency. Cespedes was an anchor in the postseason for the Mets this year. Aside from his costly error in Game 1 of the World Series, or getting picked off in Game 4, Cespedes slashed only .286/.333/.357 in the...
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Even though Mets reliever Jenrry Mejia was suspended twice for performance enhancing drugs last season – including a current 162 game suspension that’ll continue into the 2016 season – the New York Mets have not completely ruled out bringing him back next season. The Mets are currently scouting and monitoring Mejia while he’s pitching in the Dominican Winter League and...
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First and foremost, I’d like to say it has been a wonderful year reading and discussing Mets baseball with all of you here at MMO. It has been an incredible season of roller-coaster emotions and we could sure use some time to unwind and be productive. However, if you can’t find the willpower to distance yourself from baseball talk, then I welcome you to join me in the following...
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