Author: Mathew Brownstein

MMO Exclusive: One-on-One With RHP, Paul Sewald

Paul Sewald entered spring training with a chip on his shoulder. After pitching to a 3.29 ERA in 56 games with the Las Vegas 51s in 2016, Sewald had hoped that his impressive stats in the hitters’ paradise – otherwise known as the Pacific Coast League -would warrant a major league call-up. The phone never rang for Sewald. Instead, he posted career highs in games (56), innings pitched...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Logan Morrison, 1B

Logan Morrison Position: 1B/OF Throws: Left – Bats: Left Born: August 25, 1987 (Age 30) 2017 Stats: .246/.353/.516, 149 G, 512 AB, 38 HR, 85 RBI, 135 OPS+, 3.6 bWAR With the news that GM Sandy Alderson was unimpressed with the six-week look at top prospect Dominic Smith, the Mets have been rumored to be checking in on free agents with experience playing both corner outfield and first base....

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MMO Exclusive Interview: “The Rookie,” Jim Morris

We’re all faced with tough decisions in our lives, those that could ultimately impact and alter our dreams. While we should never give up on an aspiring ambition, adulthood and life have a funny and often cruel way of changing our course. We’ve heard people in our lives tell us that it’s time to make practical decisions, to, unfortunately, let go of desired goals we held so...

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2017 Mets Report Card: Michael Conforto, OF

Michael Conforto, OF Player Data: Age: 24   B/T: L/R 2018 Salary: Pre-arbitration eligible 2017 Stats: .279/.384/.555, 27 HR, 68 RBI, 20 2B, 113 SO, 57 BB, 373 AB, 3.6 bWAR Grade: A- 2017 Review: It seems fitting that one of the only true bright spots for the 2017 Mets team was a guy who wasn’t even originally penciled in to be part of the 25-man Opening Day roster. Michael Conforto was...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Tony Watson, RP

Tony Watson Position: Reliever Bats: Left – Throws: Left Born: May 30, 1985 (Age-32) 2017 Stats: 71 G, 7-4 Record, 3.38 ERA, 4.45 FIP, 1.380 WHIP, 7.2 K/9, 0.9 WAR Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed reliever Tony Watson is set to hit free agency this offseason. Watson, 32, has been one of the more consistent and reliable arms over the past several seasons, having pitched in at least 70 games...

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