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Talkin’ Mets: Pete Alonso and the Mets Culture Change

I am joined by Rich Coutinho of 98.7 ESPN to discuss the early returns of Brodie Van Wagenen’s “culture change” around the team. Hear us talk about the impact of Van Wagenen spending more time in the clubhouse and what changes Mickey Callaway has implemented during his second spring training. We discuss the early returns of Pete Alonso and what players have opened eyes the first week of camp....

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Morning Briefing: Syndergaard Set For Spring Debut

Good Morning Mets Fans ! The team completed their first weekend of games on Sunday, falling to the Houston Astros by a score of 10-1. Jacob deGrom made his spring debut, pitching one inning while allowing one run on two hits. The reigning CY Young award winner also accumulated one strikeout. The Metropolitans will see the Astros again this afternoon as Noah Syndergaard toes the rubber and will...

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Morning Briefing: Happy DeGrom Day!

It’s been a long four months, but we can finally say that today is deGrom day for the first time since September 26, 2018! After getting off to a good start with a 4-3 win yesterday, the Mets play their second Spring Training game today against the Houston Astros. The expected starters will be Jacob deGrom for the New York Mets and Rogelio Armenteros for the Houston Astros. The game can be...

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MMO Exclusive: Coutinho Talks With Todd Frazier

Today in Port St Lucie I had a chance to chat with Todd Frazier of the Mets on a variety of topics including: The New-Look Mets, the impact Brodie Van Wagenen has had on the organization and the competitive nature of The National League East. Frazier, 33, will bounce back-and-forth between third base and first base in 2019 following the signing of fellow veteran infielder Jed Lowrie. Here is...

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Van Wagenen’s Culture Change is Very Prevalent in Mets Camp

We hear the word culture change so frequently in our business that it sometimes is misconstrued and used to define so many things. But in the case of the New York Mets, it perfectly defines the tone and atmosphere I’ve seen in Port St. Lucie in every workout that I have witnessed. Jeff Wilpon’s choice to hire Brodie Van Wagenen was viewed differently in many circles of the media, but...

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