Author: Allison Waxman

Did the Mets do Enough This Offseason to Compete in 2024?

It was a different offseason than Steve Cohen’s previous ones in his Mets tenure. After committing to a “World Series or bust” mentality straight out of the gate, he put together a juggernaut roster with co-aces Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, landed All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and put together the most expensive payroll in baseball history. However, after all that,...

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Crossfire: External DH or Rely on Internal Candidate?

With the free agency period dwindling and Spring Training about a month away, the Mets head into the 2024 season with tempered expectations. While in previous years, the mentality was “World Series or bust,” which came across in how Steve Cohen spent, this past offseason was quieter.  After bringing in David Stearns as the president of baseball operations, the Mets decided to take a...

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Mets Madness Second Round Preview: 2006 Mets vs. 2019 Mets

MMO’s partnership with Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) continues as our 16-team Mets Madness bracket is now down to just eight teams. After upsetting the 2000 team in round one, the 2019 team looks to keep their hot streak alive and taken down the 2006 Mets. While each team had their highs and lows, the 2019 team’s pitching staff dominated, while the 2006 team’s hitters reigned...

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Free Agent Profile: Hector Neris, RP

Hector Neris Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 34 (06/14/1989) 2023 Traditional Stats: 71 G, 68.1 IP, 1.71 ERA, 1.054 WHIP, 6-3, 77 SO, 31 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 246 ERA+, 28.2% SO%, 11.4% BB%, 3.35 xERA, 3.83 FIP, 4.45 xFIP, 0.8 fWAR, 2.5 bWAR Rundown Hector Neris began his career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching in their bullpen from 2014-2021. Neris finished his Phillies career...

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Free Agent Profile: Wandy Peralta, RP

Wandy Peralta Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 32 (07/27/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 63 G, 54 IP, 2.83 ERA, 1.222 WHIP, 4-2, 51 SO, 30 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 154 ERA+, 22.5% SO%, 13.2% BB%, 4.70 xERA, 5.05 FIP, 4.50 xFIP, -0.5 fWAR, 1.4 bWAR Rundown Wandy Peralta began his career in the majors in the National League, splitting his time with the Reds and Giants. His years in the NL were up and down,...

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