An MMO Fan Shot by Puddy When you take a look at the current 2018 Mets offensive roster, what are some glaring holes you notice? I’m not sure about you, but I notice glaring holes in all of the following departments: power, durability, outfield and leadership. Let’s start with the power. You presumably have Yoenis Cespedes as a big power hitter in the lineup when he’s healthy...
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In the ninth inning of a tied playoff game, Cubs manager Joe Maddon looked at his lineup card, shaking his head as if disappointed there weren’t an array of different choices in the way of relief. With limited options in his undependable bullpen, Maddon turned to 38-year-old starter John Lackey, throwing for the second day in a row for the first time in his career. The veteran right-hander took...
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Tonight, the Astros will look to move up 3-0 in the ALCS against the Yankees. C.C. Sabathia will face local pitcher, Charlie Morton in the Bronx. On Sunday night, the Cubs and Dodgers were locked up in a 1-1 stalemate until former Met Justin Turner sent everyone home in the ninth with an epic three run walk-off blast. It was on the anniversary of Kirk Gibson’s iconic walk-off homer in Game...
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A report by David Lennon and Marc Carig of Newsday, says that Alex Cora and Joe McEwing will interview with the Mets this week for the vacant managerial position, according to industry sources. Cora, 41, is currently the bench coach for the Houston Astros and has emerged as one of the top available managerial candidates this offseason. Dan Shaughnessy of the Boston Globe reports that Cora is...
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It was reported this week that the new ownership group of the Miami Marlins, led by Derek Jeter, wants to slash team payroll down to $90 million — a sharp decrease from the team’s $115 million mark this year. This significant decrease means that the Marlins are probably going to be saying goodbye to some of their stars. Giancarlo Stanton, fresh off of a 59-homer season, could be a...
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