Author: Fan Shots

MMO Fan Shot: The World Baseball Classic Is Exactly What Baseball Needs

This Fan Shot was written by former MMO writer Satish Ram. As a once famed British professional wrestler used to take delight in saying, I am afraid I have some bad news to dole out to some of the fanbase—and that might be a common theme throughout this piece. The World Baseball Classic is the singular best thing for the game of baseball right now. I want to run that by you all again: there is...

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Mets Created 5-Man Rotation, Now It’s Time For 6-Man Rotation

MMO Fan Shot by Julio Rivera Although there is much debate as to when Major League Baseball teams permanently switched from a 4-man to 5-man rotation, the man that is perhaps most largely credited for initially employing a standard that has lasted for over 50 years is none other than former Dodgers standout and Mets Hall of Fame Manager, Gil Hodges. In the final months of the magical 1969...

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MMO Fan Shot: A Mets Fan’s Review of “Say Hey, Willie Mays!”

Fanshot by Marc Epstein (Mystere2417) “When Willie stepped on the field, it was like going to see Michael Jordan, Muhammad [Ali].” That is the quote from the opening montage of the feature-length documentary “Say Hey, Willie Mays!” that stays with you as you become immersed in the life and career of the 91-year-old living baseball legend. The film, now streaming on HBO Max, will be of interest...

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MMO Fan Shot: Why Tomás Nido Should Win the Gold Glove Award

An MMO Fan Shot by Michael J. Famulari As this thrilling season reaches its end, the Mets have high aspirations for the playoffs. In my opinion, Tomas Nido has been a major factor in the regular season success that we have seen so far. He has provided many useful things for the team such as his clutch bat, skilled bunting, and his rapport with the pitching staff. Today, I would like to start a...

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MMO Fan Shot: Buck Yeah! The Mets Have A Manager!

MMO Fan Shot by The Hammer The first half is officially in the books and the 2022 Mets are 23 games above .500 (first place in the NL East). That’s quite an accomplishment considering the hits to the rotation, injuries, league-average slugging, tough schedule, and heavy travel. This brand of winning baseball is light years away from the LOLMets of years past, and the source of this on-field...

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