Today marks the seven year anniversary of the trade I’ve referred to as The Game Changer for the New York Mets. It was on this day in 2012, that Sandy Alderson dealt the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for a package that included top prospects Travis d’Arnaud, Noah Syndergaard and Wuilmer Becerra. The Mets also received catcher John Buck in the...
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In 1897, eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to The Sun asking, “Is there a Santa Claus?” The Sun’s storied response in an editorial became the stuff of legend, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” As an avowed seeing-is-believing guy, I never believed in this tale of a big jolly fellow who slides down chimneys on Christmas Eve and leaves behind a...
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There seems to be an odd debate circulating on Twitter and talk radio on how the New York Mets should go about replacing right-hander Zack Wheeler, who just signed a five-year deal worth $118 million dollars with the Philadelphia Phillies. For some strange reason that I can’t wrap my brain around, you have a pretty significant swath of the fan base saying that we don’t need to...
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Hello and Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I have a lot to be thankful for this year beginning with all the wonderful writers, editors and contributors who make up the Metsmerized Team. What an amazing group of passionate and knowledgeable individuals, each of them uniquely remarkable and creative in their own way. They are the lifeblood of Metsmerized Online. Thanks guys, you’re the best! Of...
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I had the opportunity to ask a few questions to the Mets beat reporter for the Daily News, Deesha Thosar. We discussed a variety of issues and questions that the Mets will be facing as they look toward the 2020 season. Please enjoy. Joe D. – Before I get into the Mets, I would love to know your thoughts on your first year covering the team. Can you tell us a little bit about how you came...
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