Author: Pat Ragazzo

Morning Briefing: Time Ticking On Negotiations For 2020 Season

Good morning, Mets fans! Major League Baseball declined the proposal for an 114 game season by the players association as expected, per The Athletic. MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal went on to report that the MLB will not send a counter offer as the league has started talks with owners about playing a shortened season without fans, and are open to exploring new ideas with the union. As we await...

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MMO Exclusive: Mets’ Pitching Prospect Harol Gonzalez

New York Mets minor league pitcher Harol Gonzalez is coming off a solid season in 2019 between Double and Triple-A. Gonzalez caught up with Metsmerized in a phone interview over the weekend to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the minor league season among other topics. “All I can do is continue to work hard everyday even though I have no idea when the next time I can pitch in a live...

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Morning Briefing: Negotiations for 2020 Season Continue

Good morning, Mets fans! As Andy Martino of SNY reported, several players met virtually to discuss baseball’s economic proposal. As a result, Nationals Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer came out and tweeted last night that there is no reason to continue to engage with Major League Baseball’s owners about a reduced salary. He also implied that the owners economic landscape would...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Nearing Layout For 120 Minor League Teams

Good Morning, Mets fans! Let’s take a look at what went on around the league on Wednesday! Latest Mets News Anthony DiComo of MLB.com looks at the best Mets bench players of all-time. Yesterday marked the anniversary of when Sid Fernandez recorded his 1,000 strikeout. (Tweet from Mets official account.) Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic tells a magnificent story about Tom Seaver and Rick...

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MMO Exclusive: Mets Relievers Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances

With baseball still on hold, New York Mets relievers Jeurys Familia and Dellin Betances have been training hard at Impact Zone Fitness in Norwood, New Jersey with owner and celebrity trainer Dave Paladino. The two pitchers spoke with Metsmerized in an exclusive interview at the facility over the weekend to discuss several topics including the health concerns that a shortened season could...

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