Month: May 2012

St. Lucie Mets Have The Best Record In Professional Baseball

The Mets are the only team that have a winning record in the majors and have EVERY minor league affiliate over .500. Buffalo (AAA) is 14-10 and in second place in the North Division in the International League. Binghamton (AA) is 12-11 and in third place in the Eastern League’s Eastern Division. St. Lucie (A) has the best record in the Florida State League at 20-4. Savannah (A) is in third place...

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Is Schwinden A Viable Replacement For Pelfrey?

We received some good news from the Mets that Mike Pelfrey had successful Tommy John surgery yesterday which was performed by Dr. James Andrews. Pelfrey is back home in Wichita, Kansas to recover and eventually begin the long road to rehab and recovery. We at MMO wich him all the best and a speedy recovery. This afternoon, Chris Schwinden will make his second start since replacing Mike Pelfrey...

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MMO Farm Report: St. Lucie Mets Blast Five Homers In 15-6 Rout!

Syracuse 8, Buffalo 0 By Andrew O’Brien After a rainout Monday night, the Buffalo Bisons winning streak came to a screeching halt Tuesday night after losing to Syracuse, 8-0, in the first game of a four-game set. Garrett Olson (0-2) was on the hill for the Bisons and struggled early. Olson went five innings, allowed six hits, three runs (three earned), struck out four and walked three. The big...

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April Was Very Good To The Mets

April is in the books and the Mets are sitting well in the National League East at 13-10.  I am first to admit I never envisioned that record for the Mets a month into the season. When the schedule came out, I penciled in seven or eight wins, tops. However, the Mets exceeded all expectations to make me wonder just how good a summer this could be. There’s been a lot to like, so let’s touch on...

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Niese Knocked Out Early, Mets Drop Another To The Astros 6-3

You are going to see me complain about walks, but it was a rough start for Jon Niese that put us on the path to a 6-3 defeat to the Astros. Summary You all know I like pitching, right? Right. You all know I hate walks, right? Right. So you can imagine how much I screamed at my television when I saw the Mets walk a ridiculous eight players in the eight innings pitched Tuesday evening. One only...

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