Author: Michael Mayer

Syndergaard Snubbed As Cy Young Finalist

The BBWAA announced their finalists for each end-of-the-year award including the National League Cy Young. The three finalist are Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks, Cubs lefty Jon Lester and Washington Nationals right-hander Max Scherzer. Missing from that list is New York Mets ace Noah Syndergaard. The 24-year old righty finished his first full Major League season 14-9 with a 2.60 ERA in...

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Pace 2017 Salary Projections: Addison Reed, RHP

Adam Rubin is rolling out his ever popular Pace Law Annual Salary Projection Series. In making their determinations, Pace puts together a panel that will base their projections on the following: The quality of the player’s contribution to his club during the past season (referred to as his “platform season”), including but not limited to his overall performance, special qualities of leadership...

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MMO Exclusive: Mets Relief Prospect Paul Sewald

Paul Sewald was drafted by the Mets in the 2012 draft in the 10th round out of the University of San Diego. The right-handed reliever made his pro debut in spectacular fashion with the Brooklyn Cyclones. He had a 1.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and went 4 for 4 in save chances. Paul would follow up his great debut with another good season in 2013 with the Savannah Sand Gnats in which he posted a 1.77 ERA,...

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Reyes Might See Time at Second Base in 2017

The New York Mets officially brought Jose Reyes back for the 2017 season last night when they exercised his league minimum option. Reyes played a majority of his return to the Mets in 2016 at third base which he hadn’t played since 2000 for the Kingsport Mets. In the upcoming season, depending on the health of David Wright and status of Neil Walker, there’s a chance the Mets use...

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Seven Mets Officially Become Free Agents

With the World Series now over the Major League offseason begins with 139 players becoming free agents including seven from the Mets. Right-handed starter Bartolo Colon, second baseman Neil Walker, outfielder Alejandro De Aza, first baseman James Loney, lefty reliever Jerry Blevins, right-handed reliever Fernando Salas, and utility guy Kelly Johnson have all officially become free agents after...

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