Author: Fan Shots

Fan Shot: The Case For Acquiring Francisco Lindor

Fan Shot by Ryan Schlachter I’d like to preface this by saying that there should never be a reason to “make a case for Francisco Lindor”. He’s a franchise level talent that any team would welcome in the heartbeat if they lived in an ideal world.  That being said, people on Twitter last night were suggesting that it would be counterproductive to acquire Lindor via trade when there are other holes...

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MMO Fan Shot: An Open Letter to Steve Cohen

Fan Shot by Roger Cormier Dear Steven, Congratulations on your recent purchase. I know you are going to break my heart. You are a Major League Baseball owner now, and that is what they do to Major League Baseball fans. It is part of the job description. I am not being cynical, just realistic. But I do have some requests. It is really only one favor to ask, and it is a simple one to follow...

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Rare Interview Sets Tone for Roberto Clemente’s Legacy

By Danny Torres Editor’s Note: Eleven years ago, this piece first appeared in the Puerto Rico Daily Sun, a defunct newspaper in Puerto Rico. American broadcaster Sam Nover, who worked for WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, conducted this unforgettable interview with Roberto Clemente. Sadly, Nover passed away in 2018 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Whether it was in his native Puerto Rico or in the blue collar...

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MMO Fan Shot: To Start Or Not To Start

Fan Shot by Gabriel Pariente Last week, the New York Mets announced that Seth Lugo who transformed himself from a starter to one of the best relievers in MLB over the past two seasons would be stretched back into being a starter for the rest of the 2020 season. Due to injuries to Micheal Wacha, David Peterson and the ineffectiveness of Steven Matz the idea with this move is to improve the Mets...

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MMO Fan Shot: Could We See a .400 Hitter in 2020?

Fan Shot by Carlton Chin At long last, the 2020 Major League Baseball (MLB) season is set to start. While the world has very serious issues to worry about, including the Covid-19 pandemic and related economic woes, the 2020 baseball season will bring a welcome respite to many sports fans. Current plans call for a 60-game regular season, before playoffs start at the end of September. With the...

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