Author: Rob Piersall

Reds Claim Jordan Patterson Off Waivers From Mets

The Cincinatti Reds announced they’ve claimed first baseman/outfielder Jordan Patterson off waivers from the New York Mets. Patterson, 26, had been claimed off waivers by the Mets from the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. The Mets 40-man roster now sits at 38 players. Updated by Michael Mayer Original Post – Nov. 26 The New York Mets announced Monday that they have claimed first baseman...

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MMO Mailbag: What Does the Future Hold For T.J. Rivera?

Timothy W. Asks… Whatever happened to T.J. Rivera and does he still have a role on this team? Rob Answers… Hey, Timothy. Thank you for the question. When thinking about T.J. Rivera, it truly is a shame he got injured late last year and ultimately missed the entire 2018 season. After bursting on the scene in 2016, it looked as though the Mets had a Swiss army knife in their...

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MMO Fan Shot: An International Mets Love Affair

An MMO Fan Shot by Christina Jones. I am an international baseball fan. Baseball is a beloved sport in many countries, it’s watched worldwide and adored by millions. But my experience of being a baseball fan in England has been a pretty lonely one. “How did you get into baseball?” “How did you become a Mets fan?” – Two questions I’m asked frequently and unfortunately the answer I have is...

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Featured Post: Four Mets Prospects Likely Left Exposed to Rule 5

Over the next few days, the Mets have some decisions to make. By Tuesday, Nov. 20, the Mets (as well as the other 29 clubs), must set their 40-man roster. Those who are left off will be exposed to the Rule 5 draft which will take place at the end of the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas on Thursday, Dec. 13. Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com highlighted which minor league players might be exposed to the...

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Adding a Starter Should Be Atop Mets’ List of Priorities

New Mets’ general manager, Brodie Van Wagenen, will have the tall task of getting New York back into contention in 2019. How might he do this? He has said that he would like to add several bullpen pieces, a catcher and another bat or two. Those are indeed pressing needs for the Mets, but another area of need that should not be overlooked is the rotation. The Mets are slated to have...

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