Author: John Flanigan

MMO Trade Profile: Chris Bassitt, RHP

Throws: Right-Handed Date of Birth: 2/22/1989 (32) Traditional Stats: 27 GS, 12-4, 3.15 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 159 K, 157.1 IP Advanced Stats: 3.34 FIP, 130 ERA+, 3.9 WAR, 21.9 K% Rundown The New York Mets 2021 starting rotation is starting to come together, but certainly is missing one or two more pieces. The top is loaded with one of the best duos in the game in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. Behind...

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Five Left-Handed Relievers Available on the Free-Agent Market

The New York Mets have already done a ton to improve their ball club this offseason. The additions of Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, Starling Marte, and Max Scherzer will certainly make this team better than last season. With that being said, there is certainly still more work for Billy Eppler and company to do once this lockout is lifted. Easily the biggest remaining hole on this current roster...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Kris Bryant, 3B/OF

Kris Bryant Position: 3B/OF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 29 (1/4/1992) Traditional Stats: .265/.353/.481, 32 2B, 25 HR, 23 RBI, 86 R, 10 SB Advanced Stats: .835 OPS, 124 OPS+, 3.3 WAR, 91 wRC Defensive Stats: -4 OAA -2 DRS 1.2 UZR (3B), -4 OAA -3 DRS -4.3 UZR (OF) Rundown After the additions of Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar, and Mark Canha the Mets starting lineup is starting to come into shape. It...

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What the Mets’ Lineup Looks Like Right Now

With his first three big moves of the offseason, newly hired General Manager Billy Eppler completely changed the whole outlook of the 2022 New York Mets starting lineup. Eppler first brought in some depth in the form of infielder Eduardo Escobar and outfielder Mark Canha. Very shortly after, he made a big splash, which ended up being just a ripple, reaching an agreement with outfielder Starling...

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Report: Mets Aggressively Pursuing Max Scherzer

The New York Mets are continuing their search for a top of the rotation mate alongside ace right-hander Jacob deGrom. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Billy Eppler and company are “aggressively pursuing” 3-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer. While the Mets certainly seem to be making a very strong effort to land the future Hall of Famer, it’s very hard to see a deal actually coming...

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