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Talkin’ Mets: Latest on Yoenis Cespedes with Rich Mancuso

This week, Rich Mancuso of New York Sports Day gives me the latest rumors on the Mets’ pursuit of Yoenis Cespedes. Last year, Rich was one of the first to report the return of Cespedes to the Mets. He lets me know what his sources are saying as to the odds of a Cespedes return, what he believes the years/dollars will be and what team should worry the Mets the most. He also gives me a...

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2016 Mets Report Cards: Hansel Robles, RHP

Hansel Robles, RHP Player Data: Age: 26, B/T: Right/Right, Free Agency: 2021 2016 Primary Stats: 6-4, 3.48 ERA, 77.2 IP, 36 BB, 1.352 WHIP, 85 K 2016 Review: Hansel Robles’ 2016 season got off to a spectacular start. It finally seemed as if Robles was going to maximize his potential and put it all together, but it was another up and down season overall. Through the month of April, Robles...

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Verizon Has Some Great Holiday Gift Ideas

Not sure what to get the tech and sports fan on your list? Well with the holiday season right around the corner, Verizon Wireless has you covered for gifts for everyone from the sports fan to the music lover. Otterbox Defender Series: Active lifestyle? Keep your device protected from wear and tear with the Otterbox Defender Series phone cases. The outer layer absorbs impact from drops and bumps,...

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Mets Minors: Top 5 Catcher Prospects

We have voted for the Top 5 Mets catcher prospects here at MMO/MMN. This is the second position we’ve ranked after doing so with shortstops previously. In the higher levels (Triple-A & Double-A) the Mets didn’t have a big catching prospect on their roster. In the lower levels their are a few catchers that stand out, but overall it’s a very thin position in the minor league system. This...

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Could Stephen Vogt Be the Catcher the Mets Need?

(Photo Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports joined the the A’s Insider podcast to discuss the Oakland Athletics and what players they may look to possibly deal this offseason. One name came up that may be of interest to the New York Mets, in Stephen Vogt. Yes, General Manager of the Metropolitans, Sandy Alderson has come out and said that the team intends to go into...

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