Author: Joe D

Do or Die For Collins

Is there any accountability where the Mets are concerned? That seems to be the overwhelming sentiment after it was confirmed that Terry Collins would be returning for his fifth year as Mets manager. With his 301-342 record as skipper of the Mets in tow, Collins will once again be charged with the pursuit of a 90 win season. Last Spring “it wasn’t a goal,” says Sandy Alderson,...

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Yoenis Céspedes Could Be Interesting Target For Sandy

First of all, I can’t take credit for formulating this entire idea on my own. It was a Twitter conversation involving my brother that actually started me down this line of thinking. Red Sox outfielder Yoenis Céspedes was acquired at the trading deadline from the Oakland Athletics for their long time ace Jon Lester. He is a pure power corner outfielder, just the type of guy the Mets need...

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Mets Make It Official: Alderson Gets 3-Year Extension, Collins Will Remain Manager

The New York Mets today announced the club has signed General Manager Sandy Alderson to a contract extension that will run through 2017. “We are excited about the direction the team is headed and look forward to Sandy continuing his efforts to build the Mets into a postseason contender,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “Sandy and his staff have built our minor league system into one...

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MMO Game Recap: Nationals 4, Mets 2

The Mets (76-81) lost to the Nationals (92-64) tonight by a score of 4 to 2 in Washington. What you should know: The Mets fell to the Nationals for the 14th time this season tonight behind a strong effort from starting pitcher Tanner Roark who won his 15th game of the season. Bartolo Colon fielded himself into trouble in the 5th inning. After he failed to break off the mound to cover 1st base,...

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Juan Lagares, Dilson Herrera, Vic Black Done For The Season

Update (September 23rd, 2014) Terry Collins announced on Tuesday evening that while Juan Lagares won’t need surgery, he is done for the season. He added that Dilson Herrera and Vic Black are also done for the year and earlier in the day it was announced that Jacob deGrom would not make his final start of 2014. Original Story (September 17th, 2014) Juan Lagares left Tuesday night’s...

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