Tag: Curtis Granderson

Morning Briefing: Angels Showing Interest in Joey Votto

Good morning, Mets fans! While Wednesday did not present a lot of news from the baseball world, we did get some updates on interest the remaining free agents are garnering. One of the bigger pieces of news came from Jon Heyman, who said on a Bleacher Report live stream that the Los Angeles Angels are one of the team showing increased interest in Joey Votto. The long-time Reds first baseman is...

Morning Briefing: Scherzer and Verlander to Meet in ALCS

Good morning, Mets fans! The slate of postseason games Wednesday contained loads of fireworks as home runs were slugged and tickets were punched. The day started out in Philly, where Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos both sent two balls out of the park on their way to a 10-2 win over the Braves and a 2-1 series lead. The Diamondbacks took over the nightcap as they lit Lance Lynn up like a...

MMO Exclusive: Three-Time All-Star, Curtis Granderson

In Major League Baseball history, only six players have recorded 90+ triples, 300+ home runs and 150+ stolen bases, showcasing a penchant for both power and speed: Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, George Brett, Andre Dawson, Steve Finley and Curtis Granderson. Granderson, 42, was an easy player to root for, no matter what team he was on. As congenial as they come, the left-handed hitter posted a 47.2...

Playing on Both Sides of Town: Those Who Were Mets and Yankees

They’ve shared more than just a city. While the Mets and Yankees rarely engage in trade talks, it’s not unusual for players to spend parts of their careers in Queens and in the Bronx. According to Baseball-Reference, the count has now surpassed 150, but here are some of the most notable plus verdicts on which team they fared better with. David Cone – Mets (1987-92; 03), Yankees...

Mets Best Free-Agent Signing – No. 5: Curtis Granderson

This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency. Rick Reed, R.A. Dickey, Robin Ventura, Max Scherzer, and Tom Glavine make up the first half of our best list. Next is a fan favorite and a member of the last World Series team.  At his introductory press conference, Curtis Granderson made a comment that was a parting shot at his old team and a brilliant way of...

OTD 2015: Mets Win First World Series Game at Citi Field

Noah Syndergaard knew the assignment. The Kansas City Royals had been the aggressors at the plate in taking a 2-0 lead heading into New York for the first World Series game in Queens since 2000. Leading off was Alcides Escobar, who started the opener with an inside-the-park homer and had looked fairly comfortable against Mets’ pitching thus far. Syndergaard zipped a 97-MPH fastball...

OTD 2016: Mets Explode for Record 12-Run Inning Against Giants

Less than a year ago, the Mets were lucky to score 12 runs in a series. On June 9, 2015, the last time the San Francisco Giants came to Citi Field, unheralded Chris Heston tossed a no-hitter. By April 2016, things had definitely changed. Yoenis Céspedes, a trade deadline acquisition who was the catalyst to the 2015 team and re-signed the past off-season, changed the dynamic of the Mets lineup....

MMO’s Great Eight Mets Teams: Team 8

People have been asking us all winter what we’ve been doing to pass the time during the MLB lockout. I’ll tell you what we do here at MMO — we come up with ideas that not only help us stay busy, but will help you all stay busy, too. Talking about the best teams and/or players in New York Mets history is always a good debate to have — especially during the cold winter months — but what if we...

OTD 2013: Curtis Granderson Signs with Mets

Here was a reason to smile. The Mets’ stingy budget was broken somewhat when Curtis Granderson agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract on December 6th, 2013. For a team coming off a 74-88 record but stocked with promising young pitchers, it had now landed a veteran to provide leadership alongside David Wright — not to mention a good bat and range in the outfield. Granderson spent...

OTD 2015: Mets Clinch NL East in Cincinnati

It’s hard to believe this was six years ago. In a way, it feels like sixty. Yes, there was a time when the Mets averaged 5.4 runs over the final two months of the season, winning 36 of 53 and solidifying themselves a team no one else wanted to face. There was a time when a trade deadline acquisition not only made an impact on the offense but was the central part of a team-wide resurgence....

OTD in 2015: Mets Complete Sweep of Nats to Tie for First

Four batters, four swings, three homers, five runs. It was this third-inning ambush that propelled the Mets into the lead against the team they had been chasing in the NL East. But by the end of a 5-2 win, they had swept the Washington Nationals and the two teams were deadlocked atop the standings — with momentum clearly on New York’s side. As it turned out, this thrilling series...

Underrated Mets Seasons: Curtis Granderson, 2015

When the Mets signed 33-year-old outfielder Curtis Granderson prior to the 2014 season, it wasn’t the sexiest of moves. Sure, Granderson was a very good ballplayer, and an even better person, but it wasn’t like the team added a Francisco Lindor type player like they did just this winter. However, the Granderson move emanated a glimmer of hope. After subsequent collapses in the 2007...

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