Fantastic news came out on Christmas Eve that the Mets signed four-time All-Star RHP Dellin Betances. So, are the Mets going to add more players to the bullpen? Right now, it doesn’t appear likely. While the Mets might be wise to add another bullpen piece, their current roster isn’t flexible. The issue stems from Brad Brach, Justin Wilson, Jeurys Familia, and Michael Wacha being on major...
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An MMO Fan Shot by Gabriel Pariente As news of Zack Wheeler signing with the Phillies and Cole Hamels agreeing to play for Braves in 2020 filtered in earlier this week, the usual anger with the Mets’ financial limitations and ineptitude once again reared its ugly head. Then suddenly, a report came across my phone saying the Wilpons were in talks to sell the Mets. I dismissed it at first as a...
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MMO Fan Shot by Chris Cappella It sometimes feels like a hot take to say Michael Conforto is good, which is ridiculous because of course Michael Conforto is good. His 12.1 fWAR since 2016 ranks him 17th among qualified outfielders, a figure that would have only increased if not a fluky shoulder injury in August 2017. While not the best defensive player, he has shown at least capable of playing...
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An MMO Fan Shot By Matt Dorritie With the conclusion of the MLB season last week, we can finally turn our eyes to baseball’s hot stove. In recent years, the MLB offseason has been much ado about nothing. Unlike the NBA, which involves arguably more drama than the actual sport played during the season, the MLB lacks any significant punch to its offseason. Front offices have become increasingly...
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An MMO Fan Shot by @LukeLPowell Yes, Edwin Diaz has had a disastrous season by many measures, most notably my heart rate. His walk rate is too high (3.51/9), he gives up too many hits (9.1 /9), and those hits all too often have been soul-crushing, game-winning home runs. However, a closer look at his numbers reveals an entirely different picture, one that he suggests he’s getting really,...
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