Month: January 2018

MMO Fan Shot: Who’s the Mets First Baseman of the Future?

An MMO Fan Shot by Puddy When you take a look at the Mets’ current farm system, there isn’t much to gloat about. There isn’t 1 Top 100 prospect, according to MLB’s prospect list, after Amed Rosario and Dominic Smith graduated last September. There has also been a lot of injuries and setbacks suffered by top Mets prospects, such as Thomas Szapucki, Desmond Lindsay, Blake...

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Mets Declined McCutchen Deal Involving Nimmo, Might Use in Harrison Deal

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Mets balked at giving up Brandon Nimmo in a trade for Andrew McCutchen before he was traded to the San Francisco Giants yesterday. It is also mentioned in the article that the Mets believe that they can, in turn, center a deal around Nimmo to entice the Pirates to deal Josh Harrison. However, with many free agent options available, Rosenthal’s...

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MMO Roundtable: What Were Your Thoughts On Jay Bruce Signing?

After the Mets obtained Jay Bruce at the 2016 trade deadline, Bruce struggled mightily, and it left many Mets fans eager for his going to a new destination before the 2017 season.  However, when the Mets discovered the trade market for Bruce was tepid at best, he opened the 2017 season as the Mets Opening Day right fielder. Soon, “Boo” became “Bruuuuce!” as the right...

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Jay Bruce Takes Physical, Press Conference Scheduled

Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that Jay Bruce was in New York today to take his physical and that there will be a press conference tomorrow at Citi Field. Original Post- Jan. 10, 9:25 p.m. And he’s back! According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, Jay Bruce is returning to the New York Mets. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the deal is for three-years and is worth $39 million....

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Harrison Makes it Known He Wants Out of Pittsburgh

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic has the latest on Josh Harrison, that includes quotes from Harrison alluding to a trade request. Harrison had this to say on the matter: “My passion for Pittsburgh, what it has MEANT to me, what it MEANS to me, can never be questioned. I love this city, I love the fans, I love my teammates.” “If indeed the team does not expect to contend this year or...

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