Author: James Villani

Crossfire: Should The Mets Reunite With J.D. Davis?

Another right-handed bat has become available before Opening Day. The Giants placed former Met J.D. Davis on waivers on Friday to make room for Matt Chapman on their roster. Chapman recently signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the team. The New York Mets traded Davis, along with three prospects, to the Giants in 2022 for designated hitter Darin Ruf. The Mets, much in need of power,...

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Mets Madness Recap: 2022 Mets Topple 1998 Mets To Advance To Championship

MMO’s partnership with Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) carries on as the 16-team Mets Madness bracket is winding down. After the 1988 Mets downed the 2006 Mets in the first semifinal to advance to the title game, the 2022 Mets followed suit and defeated the 1998 Mets to join 1988 in the championship. The 2022 Mets, who have now defeated 1999 Mets, 1986 Mets, and most recently, the aforementioned...

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Adrian Houser Struggles In Rain-Shortened 5-2 Mets Loss

Another day, another New York Mets (4-5) spring training game. On Sunday, at Clover Park, the Mets took on the Houston Astros for the third time this spring. In a rain-shortened affair, the Mets dropped their fourth-straight spring training game in a row, 5-2. The game was called in the top of the seventh inning due to rain. Of course, the main focus of spring training games is not the...

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Mets Announce First Wave Of Major League Camp Cuts

Sunday morning, the New York Mets announced the team’s first round of major-league camp cuts. Specifically, position players OF Drew Gilbert, C Kevin Parada, and INF Jett Williams were all sent to minor league camp. In addition, pitchers RHP Eric Orze, RHP Cam Robinson RHP Christian Scott, RHP Mike Vasil, and LHP Danny Young were also sent to minor league camp. Additionally, the Mets...

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Mets Tally 3-1 Win Over Astros, Get First Of Spring Training

The New York Mets (1-1) entered Sunday afternoon’s spring training contest against the Houston Astros at Clover Park hoping for the team’s first win of spring. They were able to do so, notching a 3-1 decision. Of course, winning is not what spring training is all about. It is about seeing what the young players can do and who pushes for a big role come the regular season. Two...

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