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MMO Exclusive: Coutinho Talks Mets With Michael Conforto

I had a chance to go One on One with Mets outfielder Michael Conforto this afternoon and we talked about a plethora of topics including his progress as a wall to wall hitter, the off-season additions the team has made, and the culture change that new Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has brought into the organization. Hear that full interview right here: [cpm-player id=”1″]...

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Mets Matters: Regrets, I Have A Few…

I decided to skip an Amy Winehouse tribute show I talked about going to for weeks. Amy is a Top 5 voice all-time for me and it might have been nice to enjoy her music with like-minded folks. But it didn’t happen. And it’s going to be OK. See any similarities, Mets fans?  This concert will enter a long list of music show regrets. Back in 2000, I watched the Mets lose the World Series on a...

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What the Mets May Be Thinking in Eschewing Defense

The Mets don’t really seem to care about defense. No, really — looking at the scope of their offseason, it’s hard to find the Mets either picking up a player who is considered elite defensively or representing a specific upgrade at a given position. Instead, they’ve gone out and picked up a series of versatile players with above-average bats or players at positions where the...

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Talkin’ Mets: Kicking off Spring Training with Tim Healey of Newsday

I’m joined by Newsday Mets beat reporter Tim Healey. We discuss the Jacob deGrom extension and the comments made by both sides. Hear why Robinson Cano needs to get off to a good start to appease fickle Mets fans and their early thoughts on the 25-man roster construction. I round out the show by telling you why Noah Syndergaard might have a “chip” on his shoulder this season....

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Morning Briefing: Mets Host Clinic for Special Olympic Athletes

Good Morning Mets Fans! Yesterday, the team held a wonderful clinic for local special olympics athletes down in Port St. Lucie, a yearly tradition that many players take part in. During the event, Tim Tebow took some extra time to appreciate the athletes. Today, the Metropolitans kick-off their first full official week of camp, as we are now less than a week away from our very first game of...

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