Author: Matt Mancuso

Morning Briefing: Brodie to Sit With The 7 Line

Good morning Mets fans! Latest Mets News Brodie Van Wagenen announced that he will go to the July 2 Subway Series match up with the 7 Line Army. Former first-rounder Gavin Cecchini has cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Syracuse. He’ll add to the logjam of middle infielders that’ll need to suit up for Rumble Ponies and Syracuse. Mike Puma of The New York Post reports that...

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Sandy Alderson Returning to Oakland A’s Front Office

The Oakland Athletics announced they have hired Sandy Alderson as a Senior Advisor to Baseball Operations. Billy Beane, the Athletics current Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations, remarked “His [Sandy’s] mentorship and friendship have been invaluable to me over the course of my career and I look forward to to the expertise and perspective he will add at every level of the...

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Morning Briefing: Dillon Gee Announces Retirement

Good Morning Mets Fans!! Latest Mets News Former Met Dillon Gee officially announced his retirement via Instagram. The Mets officially signed Justin Wilson to a two-year deal. In a corresponding move, they DFA’d 2012 first rounder, Gavin Cecchini. Wilson also expressed his displeasure in MLB’s free agency system. The Orioles claimed old Met Jack Reinheimer off waivers. Latest MLB...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Further Bolster Relief Corps

Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic broke the news that the Mets have inked lefty reliever Justin Wilson to a two-year, $10 million deal. Wilson pitched to a 3.46 ERA in 2018, although it came with a troubling 5.43 BB/9. Jeff Passan of ESPN adds that his deal includes $500,000 worth of performance bonuses. Peter Alonso stopped by SNY to discuss his preparation...

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MMO 2019 Top 25 Prospects: No. 24 Ali Sanchez, C

24. Ali Sanchez Position: C B/T: R/R Age: 1/20/97 (21) Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent in 2013 Previous Rank: 30 2018 Stats (Columbia and St.Lucie): 88 G, 347 PA, 328 AB, 37 R, 20 2B, 6 HR, 38 RBI, 2 SB/2 CS, .265/.294/.387 At the time Sanchez was signed as a 16-year-old from Venezuela, Minor League Ball lauded the then 16-year-old for his advanced defense and strong contact...

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