With the Pujols and the Cardinals miles apart and their set deadline fast approaching, it appears the 3-time MVP will hit the free-agent market following the completion of the 2011 season. With many teams interested in arguably the best player in baseball, the market will likely become an all out frenzy to acquire Pujols. One of these teams could be the Mets, but their current financial state...
Read MoreYesterday in my Key Players post, I included Chris Capuano as one of the players to watch this Spring because its going to be interesting to see whether or not he will win a spot on the rotation or be part of the bullpen. I asked MetsBlog’s Michael Baron this particular, but yet intriguing question about Chris Capuano yesterday. According to Michael, Capuano will apparently be competing...
Read MoreIn an article in today’s New York Post, Mike Puma writes about Jose Reyes and his desire to return to his pre-2009 self. Reyes, who made a public appearance in Harlem yesterday, declared himself healthy and ready to report a week early to Spring Training. With words that are sure to please even the most pessimistic Mets fans, Reyes was quoted as saying: “Last year there were some...
Read MoreThe following research and data was submitted by one of our readers, T Agee for posting on MMO. It represents the last 20 Years of Mets payroll and results in four categories as compared to the rest of the league. In addition to total payroll, the other four categories are: 1. Sub .500 record in last 20 years. 2. Sub .500 record with 90 or more losses in last 20 years. 3. Above .500 record with...
Read MoreOnly 48 hours until pitchers and catchers report and a new season of Mets baseball gets underway. Last week, former Governor Patterson was a guest of Steve Somers on WFAN. At one point during the show, Somers said “Hard to believe that we are only one week away before Mets pitchers and catchers report”. Governor Patterson chuckled and then responded, “Steve, I think you meant...
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