Author: John Jackson

2018 Mets Report Card: Zack Wheeler

Zack Wheeler, RHP Player Data: Age: 28, B/T: L/R Basic Stats: 29 G, 29 GS, 182 1/3 IP, 179 K, 3.31 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 7.4 H/9, 0.7 HR/9, 8.8 K/9, 2.7 BB/9 Advanced Stats: 3.9 bWAR, 4.1 fWAR, 3.25 FIP, 3.81 xFIP Free Agency: 2020 2019 Salary: $5.3 million (estimated) Grade: A- 2018 Review Zack Wheeler came into 2018 after a season in which he threw a mere 86 1/3 innings to the tune of a 5.21 ERA...

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Morning Briefing: Alonso Eyes Big League First Baseman Job

Good morning Mets fans! The Mets had another quiet offseason day on Thursday. They signed a couple of minor leaguers while they saw one of their division rivals snag an All-Star reliever. Latest Mets News Tim Britton of The Athletic gave a plan for how Mickey Callaway and the Mets front office can resolve to be better in 2019. Jay Horwitz shared his “Amazin’ Mets Alumni...

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Morning Briefing: Rev Up That Hot Stove

Good morning Mets fans! The MLB Hot Stove had slowed down as the holidays approached, but now with Christmas a few days behind us, the Hot Stove is starting to rev up again. Latest Mets News The Tampa Bay Rays are eyeing a group of complementary right-handed bats which includes Wilmer Flores according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Ken Davidoff of the New York Post did his 12th annual...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Birthdays Abound On Day One Of Winter

Good morning Mets fans! Today is the first day of winter and thus we are one season away from Opening Day. Latest Mets News Former Met and current Mets-killer Daniel Murphy has left the Mets’ division to sign a two-year, $24 million contract with the Colorado Rockies according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. John Delcos of Forbes considers the Mets to be an improved team, but not that...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Leave Winter Meetings With Some Rule 5 Draftees

Good morning Mets fans! The Winter Meetings have come and gone and many players remain available in trades and via free agency. Despite already making some moves, Brodie Van Wagenen is still not finished for this offseason. Latest Mets News The Mets selected RHP Kyle Dowdy in the Rule 5 Draft. The last Rule 5 selection that the Mets made who lasted a whole season was Sean Gilmartin who they...

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