Author: Joe D

Merry Christmas To All From MMO

Whether you write for MMO, engage in the comments, submit an occasional Fan Shot, or just come over to read our articles and the threads, this site wouldn’t be what it is without all of your tremendous and active participation. Thank you so much for your support. I’d like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. May the joy and spirit of the holidays give you and your families...

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So You Think You Know The Mets: Managing Expectations

Hey Everyone! It’s been a long time since our last edition of So You Think You Know The Mets. With the Holidays fast approaching, and the Amazins having an Amazin offseason, let’s end this year on a high note! With Buck Showalter now in charge of keeping this team focused and motivated, it just feels right to me. It may be overrated but I’m glad we didn’t go with another...

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Happy Birthday to David Wright!

A Happy Birthday to David Wright, who turns 39 today. As you all know, the former captain was forced to retire due to chronic health issues, but remains very involved and devoted to the team. As we take in all the incredible moves the Mets have made this offseason, including the additions of Max Scherzer and newly named manager Buck Showalter, I’m reminded of how excited Wright was after...

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Billy Wagner Has Stronger Case Than Trevor Hoffman For Cooperstown

Those of you who have followed me over the last 15+ years on MMO, are well aware of my disdain for the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). I don’t really have anything against any of their individual writers, other than the clowns who held their votes against Mike Piazza. But as a voting body they are totally incompetent and I’m tired of all the shenanigans. Of...

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Mets Matters: Canha Primed For Big Season, The Search Continues

Moves to make the New York Mets more competitive for next season are beginning to bear fruit, with the Citi Field side securing a big-money deal to snap up Max Scherzer on a massive contract. Mets owner Steve Cohen is still looking to replace Luis Rojas as manager but has brought in Billy Eppler to start the process of rebuilding following a run of five seasons without making it to the...

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