Author: Fan Shots

MMO Fan Shot: Mets Attendance Is Soaring As Team Continues Playoff Push

An MMO Fan Shot by Mr. North Jersey Here’s some interesting data I compiled on Mets attendance at Citi Field this season. The Mets had another packed house on Friday night, with the announced attendance at 38,459 for their series opener against the Bucs. Since the Nationals series during the last homestand, Mets attendance has averaged 35K per game. As it stands now, the Mets have the 3rd...

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Terry Collins Unsure Of His Future With The Team

With the recent success of the Mets, the pressure on the shoulders of manager Terry Collins seems to have lightened. Collins was asked Thursday about his future with the Mets and whether or not he has had any discussions with Sandy Alderson about the topic. “That’s a good question. I don’t have an answer for it,” Collins told Newsday when asked about whether he has a...

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David Wright Played Eight Innings With Two Hits In St. Lucie

David Wright continued with his rehab yesterday with the St. Lucie Mets where he went 2-for-5 with two singles as well as a fielding error while playing eight innings. Wright has played in four games thus far, with four hits in 12 at-bats and all of the hits were singles. According to Kristie Ackert of The Daily News, the plan right now is for Wright to rejoin the big-league squad in Colorado...

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Innings Limits Are Problematic For October Baseball

The Mets’ most recent post-trade deadline surge has the team, fans and writers all thinking optimistically to the potential for October baseball in Queens for the first time since 2006. While everything from the team’s offensive surge to the Nationals’ inability to get out of their own way bodes well for the Metropolitans as October approaches, it seems the hot topic on...

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Brandon Nimmo Taking His Promotion In Stride

The Metropolitan’s next impact prospect after Michael Conforto is not far down the pipeline. Brandon Nimmo, the 2011 13th overall pick that drew criticism from many, is letting his play on the field speak for itself. The 22-year old was recently promoted to Triple-A Las Vegas and has impressed thus far. In 12 games, Nimmo has slashed at a .297/.413/.405 clip. Nimmo continues to flash his...

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