Author: James Villani

2023 New York Mets Wish List

Happy New Year! The first day of the New Year marks one day closer to the beginning of the 2023 MLB season and, more importantly, the beginning of the 2023 New York Mets. To get in the spirit of the New Year, why not take a look at what some figurative New Year resolutions, wishes, or check list the Mets’ organization should have entering 2023. The Carlos Correa Deal To Be Finalized This by far...

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Report: Justin Turner Agrees To Deal With Boston Red Sox

Former New York Met, Justin Turner, is reportedly in agreement with the Boston Red Sox, this first reported by ESPN staff writer Joon Lee. The long-time Los Angeles Dodger is expected to sign a two-year deal worth just shy of $22 million, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal will include an opt out after the first season. Turner spent four lackluster seasons with the Mets, before he found his...

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Recapping The Mets’ Spending Splurge So Far This Off-Season

General manager Billy Eppler and the New York Mets came into the off-season with a roster consisting of several holes that needed plugging. Several key contributors from the 101-win team in 2022 were set to become free agents. This left a barren rotation and bullpen, as well as an offense that was currently without one of the best center fielders in the game. In order to put together a team that...

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Projecting The Mets’ Rotation After The Kodai Senga Signing

The Mets entered this off-season with several holes to plug. One of the main areas needing attention was starting pitching, this specifically due to the Mets’ trio of free agent in Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Taijuan Walker. After deGrom went to Texas, the need for the Mets and general manager Billy Eppler to make a splash escalated even higher. Well, the Mets went above and beyond in...

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Fred McGriff Lone Electee Into National Baseball Hall of Fame

There is only one new entrant into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The man who is receiving that distinct honor is Fred McGriff. He was selected by the Contemporary Era committee, this committee was comprised of 16 individuals, all of which voted for him. To gain entry, nominees needed at least 12 votes from the 16 electors. McGriff, who endured a 19-year career, played from 1986 to 2004....

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