Month: April 2018

MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Braves, 7:35 PM

Thursday, April 19, 2018 • 7:35 p.m. SunTrust Park • Atlanta, GA RHP Matt Harvey (0-1, 4.80) vs. RHP Matt Wisler (-) SNY • WOR 710 AM • 104.3 WAXQ-FM HD 2 • ESPN 1050 Whoa! What a difference an inning can make! Two nights ago the Nationals had a crazy 8th inning that led to the Mets losing two games in a row and feeling of dread building across the fan base. Last night the Nationals took an...

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Todd Frazier’s Offense Is Pleasant Surprise

I’d be lying if I said Todd Frazier was my first choice for a free agent third baseman this past offseason. Much like the rest of the Mets fan base, I was clamoring for them to sign someone like Mike Moustakas. They could have signed him for a few years, and he definitely fit the type for a solid power-hitting third baseman. The Mets, being the bargain hunters that they’ve always...

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Insanity Alert: Heyman Suggests Mets Trade Conforto for Realmuto

The New York Mets lost both of their major league catchers in a short period last week when Kevin Plawecki was hit by a pitch and Travis d’Arnaud underwent Tommy John surgery. Plawecki could be back within three-to-four weeks according to the Mets though the 2018 season is over for d’Arnaud. The Mets current catchers are prospect Tomas Nido and veteran Jose Lobaton, both have...

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In Unfamiliar Role, Sewald an Unsung Hero

Much of the hype surrounding the sterling 13-4 New York Mets has been attributed to the successes of Robert Gsellman, Seth Lugo, and Jeurys Familia, who have combined for a 1.85 ERA and 10.8 K/9 in nearly 30 innings of work at the top of the bullpen. However, the offensive breakthrough that brought about a momentum-preserving 11-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday was a direct...

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3 Up, 3 Down: Mets Lose First Series of Season

3 UP 1.  Stay Golden, Juan Lagares In this series, there was no better Mets player than Juan Lagares.  He beat up on Gio Gonzalez going 2-3 with a walk.  With the score tied at 4-4, Lagares came up against Ryan Madson, and he delivered a go-ahead RBI double in the eighth inning.  In total, Lagares was 4-7 with a two runs, a double, two walks, and two RBI. Believe it or not, Lagares is hitting...

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