Author: Fan Shots

MMO Fan Shot: Trading Murphy Would Be The Smart Move For The Mets

An MMO Fan Shot by Quinn Barry Daniel Murphy has been one of the best hitters on the New York Mets this season. Murphy is batting .293 with 7 homers, 11 Steals, 57 runs scored, and is second in the National League with 125 hits. However, the time to trade Daniel Murphy is now. As the focal point of the Mets’ offense, Daniel Murphy’s trade value has never been higher. Plus, Murphy is becoming...

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Mets Recall Wilmer Flores, Option Kirk Nieuwenhuis To Las Vegas

To make room for Wilmer Flores on the roster, the Mets have optioned Kirk Nieuwenhuis to Triple-A Las Vegas.  Nieuwenhuis was 2 for his last 20, and has batted .246 with two home runs and 11 RBI for Mets this season. 12:37 PM Wilmer Flores is en-route to join the Mets in Milwaukee for their series opener tonight against the Brew-Crew. There has been no corresponding move as of yet. None of the...

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Tejada Passes Concussion Tests, Collins Says He Should Be Fine

Ruben Tejada was hit in the head with a 94 mph fastball from Mariners pitcher Taijuan Walker during Wednesday’s game. It was a scary moment in the game as Terry Collins and the Mets trainer rushed onto the field. Tejada left the game under his own power, and was replaced by Eric Campbell who pinch ran and played the remainder of the game at SS. The good news is that Tejada passed all his...

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Conforto Will Be Designated Hitter In Debut With Cyclones

Updated July 18 Mets beat writer for MLB.com Anthony DiComo tweeted that Michael Conforto will indeed make his professional debut on Saturday with the Brooklyn Cyclones.  He is scheduled to be the designated hitter. #Mets first-rounder Michael Conforto will make his pro debut tomorrow for Class A Brooklyn. — Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) July 18, 2014   Correction on the last tweet: Mets...

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MMO Fan Shot: An Analytical Look at the Mets at the All-Star Break

An MMO Fan Shot by Josh Eichenbaum The New York Mets enter this year’s All-Star Break with a 45-50 record, which, at first glance is not terribly impressive. A deeper look, however, reveals a Mets team that has suffered a good deal of bad luck and may be primed for a post-break run. Pythagorean Record A team’s Pythagorean Record is often more indicative of a team’s performance than its actual...

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