Author: Joe D

Mets Plan B: Starters Walker, Odorizzi and Paxton

So, my fine friends… On Friday afternoon, after weeks of drama, free agent right-hander Trevor Bauer announced he’s joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bauer, 30, agreed to a three-year, $102 million deal. The New York Mets were hot on his trail and in recent days, they were even thought to be the front-runner. But alas, the Mets were left stranded at the altar despite having offered...

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First Official Lindor and Carrasco Bobbleheads!

This morning, FOCO has launched the first officially licensed Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco New York Mets Bobbleheads. These limited edition bobbleheads will sell for $45.00 each and will ship at the end of May. Cookie is in Queens! Celebrate his amazin’ arrival with this Carlos Carrasco New York Mets Big Apple Bobblehead! This limited edition bobblehead will be numbered out of 259...

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It’s A New Day…

Good morning to all of you. After what started as a devastating day for me, I was heartened by the thousands of well wishes I received from so many of you. You make what I do here so worth it and I’m blessed to have such loyalty. After nearly 20 years of running MMO, I did something regrettable and I paid the price as many people I viewed as friends and family, made the decision to move...

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An Apology From Joe D.

I would like to publicly apologize to anyone I may have hurt by something I tweeted out this afternoon and since deleted. Earlier today, I posted a tweet based on information I had learned about a former Mets employee. Because of the nature of the information, I felt strongly that the best course of action was to not be silent and pass it along, but I now regret doing so. I let my emotion and...

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So You Think You Know The Mets: Cooperstown Edition!

As most of you have heard and as Tim Ryder reported here on MMO, there will be no new players making their way to Cooperstown this year. After years and years of electing players who were borderline at best or barely on the cusp, it’s probably a good idea to take a break for a year. Did you know that the Hall of Fame has 16 players or managers that played for the Mets for part or all of...

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