Author: Former Writer

Price Expects To Be Traded, Will The Mets Take A Shot?

Yes, I know the answer to the question in my title is most likely not. The Tampa Tribune put up a little piece on David Price yesterday where he stated he is preparing himself to be traded. “If you go with what’s been done in the past I guess you’re going to have to think you’re going to get traded,” Price said Wednesday night on a conference call. “You’ve seen it happen a couple of times...

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Masahiro Tanaka Now A Perfect 24-0, Rated Best Available Pitcher By MLBTR

Masahiro Tanaka made history last night, winning his 24th straight game this season without a loss. In the process, Tanaka led his team to their first Pacific League Championship since their establishment in 2005. What an amazing season, going 24-0 with one save… That’s sick! Joe D. Original Post 10/7 I’m big on international signings — because in some cases, you get to add a new...

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This Day In Mets Infamy With Rusty: The Todd Pratt Goes Boom Edition!

A lot of things can happen in 14 years. Children are born, people die, presidents are elected, and fads come and go. (Remember the Macarena?) But I can’t believe it was 14 years ago today that one of the most overlooked moments in Mets history took place. Yes, today is the 14th anniversary of when  Todd “The Tank” Pratt went boom to lead the Mets past the Arizona Diamondbacks...

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MMO Interviews Power-Hitting Prospect Aderlin Rodriguez

When looking back on the 2013 season in which the St. Lucie Mets were able to enjoy, its no wonder why they remained in contention most of the second half.  The team was made up of real good ball players, and if not for some injuries to key pitchers down the stretch, they may have stormed into the playoffs and taken it all. I had the privilege of interviewing a few of their players like second...

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Mets’ Scouts Impressed By Jose Abreu’s Power

A high-ranking Mets official told Jorge Castillo of the Star Ledger that the organization came away impressed with Jose Abreu’s power. A high-ranking Mets official said the organization had “a few guys from the U.S.” and “some of our international scouts” in attendance. And though the official had not yet spoken to the scouts directly as of Monday, the initial reports are promising. The...

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