We know how important this series against the Braves is. The Mets are coming into the series now in sole possession of the second Wild Card spot. The Mets currently lead the Diamondbacks by a half-game, and the Braves by two games. It’s an exciting, agita-inducing time, Mets fans. So, how do we think the Mets will fare against the Braves? David Melendi I think the Mets, top to bottom,...
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September’s almost here. Can you even believe it?! As we inch closer to the end of the season, you know we had to take a look at potential call-ups. Here’s who we think the Mets’ two September call-ups should be. David Melendi Alex Young and Luisangel Acuña Adding the left-handed Young would balance a bullpen that right now only has Danny Young from that side. Acuña (91 steals...
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Does Francisco Lindor have a chance at winning the NL MVP Award? He’s definitely making a case for himself. What are the odds, however, that he’ll actually win it? Here’s what we at MMO think. David Melendi Yes! Shohei Ohtani is the favorite, but I can see a narrative building for Lindor as the season comes to an end. He plays shortstop while Ohtani sits in the dugout. A DH for...
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The trade deadline has come and gone. We shared with you what we thought our ideal trade deadline would be. Did it happen? Here’s how we’re grading the Mets trade deadline. Chris Bello I would grade this deadline an A- for David Stearns. They added a middle-of-the-order bat in Jesse Winker, solidifying the lineup with a dangerous left-handed bat. Paul Blackburn to the rotation will...
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We are approaching the trade deadline. Can you even believe it?! Last month we gave some thoughts about how David Stearns should approach the trade deadline, and now that we’re getting closer – and things have changed a tad – we’re digging a bit deeper. Here’s what we think would be an ideal trade deadline for the Mets. David Melendi A lefty reliever or two. And an...
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