Tag: James Loney

MMO Roundtable: Most Obscure Mets Memorabilia

If you’re a Mets fan, you likely have your own fair share of memorabilia from over the years. Whether it was a giveaway or an autograph, each has its own story, and some are just frankly a bit more obscure than others. Think about all of your sports memorabilia — is there a piece in your collection that makes you think twice? Or, if someone comes over and sees it, makes them think...

MMO Exclusive: Former First Baseman, James Loney

In May 2016, Mets’ slugging first baseman Lucas Duda was placed on the disabled list for a stress fracture in his lower back. With his return date in question, the club looked to quickly address their need at first base. Less than a week from when the Mets placed Duda on the DL, they acquired veteran first baseman James Loney from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. Prior to...

New York Mets Winter Meetings Guide and Planner

With the Winter Meetings only a day away, here is everything you need to know as the New York Mets continue to build their 2019 Opening Day roster. This Mets Winter Meetings Planner includes: Payroll Projections and Commitments, Arbitration Eligible Players with Projections, Rule 5 Report, Mets Offseason Needs, Latest Buzz, and Important Dates. Guaranteed Contracts ($81.8 million) Yoenis...

Morning Briefing: Mets Look To Wheeler For Another Win Against The Halos

Good Morning Mets fans! Tonight, the New York Mets (17-23) will take on the Los Angeles Angels (22-22). Zack Wheeler (2-2, 3.76 ERA) will take the mound to face Alex Meyer (2-1, 5.59 ERA).  Today’s game is a 7:15 PM start on FOX. With the Mets looking to snap a seven game losing streak, the Amazins received a dominating performance from Jacob deGrom on Friday night. DeGrom tossed seven...

Can Mets Eclipse Last Season’s Franchise Record 218 Home Runs?

Last season the Mets hit 218 home runs, 5th most in the MLB. That mark also set a new franchise record for most home runs in a single season. A question for this season then becomes: Can the Mets put up similar power numbers in 2017? The names on the 2017 roster will be mostly the same, however in actuality, the lineup on any given day will have some major differences than 2016. First of all,...

Mets Minors: Could Dominic Smith See the Majors in 2017?

The injury of Lucas Duda created a black hole for at first base for the majority of the 2016 season that the Mets tried to plug with James Loney. The Mets sent cash to the San Diego Padres for Loney, who was playing Triple-A, in hopes of filling Duda’s shoes. Loney started and finished strong for the Mets, but in between he was brutally bad. He went a 20 start stretch without an extra base...

Who is the Mets’ Best Option at 1B for 2017?

The New York Mets will have a decision to make in 2017 as far as who it is that will be manning first base for the team. The Metropolitans will have a few options to choose from in the coming year. Lucas Duda is eligible for salary arbitration and it is expected that the Mets will tender him a contract at this time. He is projected to make $6.7MM through arbitration. 2016 was a lost year for the...

Mets Release Wild Card Roster, Duda And Smoker Left Off

The Mets have released the 25-man roster for tonight’s Wild Card game against the San Francisco Giants. So, without further ado, behold: Pitchers: LHP Jerry Blevins              #39 LHP Josh Edgin                 #66 RHP Bartolo Colon            #40 RHP Jeurys Familia           #27 RHP Robert Gsellman       #65 RHP Addison Reed           #43 RHP Hansel Robles          #47 RHP Fernando...

James Loney Gets The Start At 1B For Wild Card Game

While manager Terry Collins declined to reveal his lineup for Wednesday’s Wild Card game against the San Francisco Giants, it appears that James Loney will be at first base instead of Lucas Duda. “I’ve got a good feeling,” said a smiling Loney when asked if he was told he’d be in the lineup. Collins did reveal that he will be going with nine pitchers, leaving him...

James Loney Delivers Decisive Homer and Memorable Bat Flip!

James Loney delivered the decisive homer in Saturday’s 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies that helped the Mets clinch the top Wild Card spot. For the second consecutive season, the Mets are heading to the postseason. In what was another thrilling victory, Loney crushed a 426-foot bomb to put the Mets ahead for good after the Phillies had tied the game at two a piece in the previous...

Congratulations to the New York Mets! Reactions and Thoughts!

That guy has to be someone from the MMO Community because while everyone else seems to be stunned or shocked or in disbelief, I’m proud to say the great majority of us here at MMO never stopped believing in this team and that is something to be proud of. We have hundreds who comment here, but I can count the non-believers on both my hands. That’s why I love you guys, you’re all...

METS ARE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!!! CLINCH HOME FIELD!!!

The New York Mets (87-74) defeated the Philadelphia Phillies (70-91) by a score of 5-3 at Citizens Bank Park Saturday afternoon.  The Mets have clinched the first wild card spot and will have home field advantage in their upcoming postseason game Wednesday. Pitching: Bartolo Colon was on the mound for the Mets today and it appeared he was on a pitch count so that he would be available Wednesday...

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