Month: July 2014

Alderson Says Blockbuster Deal Possible, But Wouldn’t Bet On It

Sandy Alderson told reporters at Citi Field that it’s unlikely the Mets make a deal before the Trade Deadline – sort of. “If I had to make a guess, I would say nothing will happen,” Alderson said. “But you never know what’s going to transpire in the next three days or so. Clubs that may be having conversations elsewhere circle back based on what they think their...

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Connor’s Corner: Why Tulowitzki Makes Sense For Mets In Right Deal

Jeff Passan put a match to the impatience of Mets fans yesterday, reporting that the Mets are “prepared to offer” Noah Syndergaard in a deal to acquire Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. Passan did not say the Mets had offered a deal involving Syndergaard, only that they would be willing to part with him in a trade for Tulo. Even that made headlines and divided the Mets fanbase....

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Mets Minors Report 7/29: Plawecki Back In Action, Reynolds Making A Case For Short

Last Night’s Quick Scores Las Vegas put up five runs in the first three innings and withstand late surge to defeat Salt lake, 5-3. Binghamton give up three first inning runs to New Hampshire and eventually lose, 5-1. St. Lucie scored two in the bottom of the ninth to tie the game and one in the 12th to steal a victory from Dunedin, 7-6. Savannah managed only two hits and lose Game 1 to...

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MMO Game Recap: Mets 7, Phillies 1

The New York Mets (51-55) took on the Philadelphia Phillies (46-60) tonight at Citi Field for the start of a seven game homestand. Bartolo Colon took the mound for the Mets, as A.J. Burnett got the nod for Philadelphia. What you should know:  The Mets got off to an early start tonight, as they put up a four spot in the first inning thanks to RBI hits by Daniel Murphy, Lucas Duda and Juan...

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MMO Game Thread: Phillies vs Mets, 7:10 PM (Welcome Home!)

The Mets are back in Flushing and open a three game series with the Philadelphia Phillies tonight at 7:10 PM. Bartolo Colon (9-8, 4.03) will oppose A.J. Burnett (6-9, 3.86) in a battle of righthanders who could be pitching for new teams by Thursday night. Colon had a perfect game for the first 6.2 innings and earned the victory in the Mets’ 3-2 win at Seattle in his last start on July 23....

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