Author: Joe D

MMO Game Thread: Nationals vs Mets, 1:10 PM (Duda Batting Cleanup!)

The New York Mets will host the Washington Nationals at Tradition Field in a 1:10 PM Saturday matinee. The game will be televised on WPIX. Right-hander Tyler Pill is starting for the Mets in place of Zack Wheeler who was scratched with a tender elbow. He will be opposed by right-hander Tanner Roark for the Nationals. The big news is that Lucas Duda is making his 2015 Grapefruit League debut...

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Wilmer Flores Blasts 3-Run Homer As Mets Rout Braves 13-2

The New York Mets crushed their division rival Atlanta Braves by a score of 13-2 on Friday afternoon in Tradition Field. Jon Niese (2.84 ERA) started the game and allowed three hits in 3.2 scoreless innings, striking out three and walking only one. Niese is looking good, my friends. Sean Gilmartin (9.82 ERA) allowed a run on two hits in 1.2 innings of relief, walking two – both lefty...

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Mets Reach Settlement With Castergine On Discrimination Lawsuit

I know some of you won’t like this, but the Mets have reached a settlement in the lawsuit filed against them by former VP of ticket sales Leigh Castergine. The team announced the settlement in a press release, and offered a joint statement from both the Mets and Castergine. “The parties have decided to resolve this matter, which has brought more attention to the workplace environment...

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Collins and Alderson Disappointed In Lefthanded Bullpen Situation

A frustrated Terry Collins said after Thursday’s game that the Mets could enter the season without a left-hander in the bullpen according to reporters and just go with seven right-handers. “Yeah, I’m disappointed. Here’s a chance. You come to the major league spring training and all you want is a chance. Now, with our guy down, if I’m left-handed I’m looking in the mirror and deciding what...

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MMO Game Thread: Braves vs Mets, 1:10 PM (SNY)

The New york Mets host the Atlanta Braves at Tradition Field on Friday at 1:10 PM. The game will be broadcast on SNY. Jon Niese gets the start for the Mets and will be opposed by lefthander Manny Banuelos for the Braves. Also slated to pitch for the Mets are Sean Gilmartin, Erik Goeddel, Cody Satterwhite, and Scott Rice. Bobby Parnell threw off a mound today and said his bothersome hamstring...

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