Author: Rob Piersall

Would Zack Wheeler Be Better Suited As a Reliever?

It’s been a struggle for Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler to live up to the promise he showed when he was a prospect. The 27-year-old missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery and returned this past season, starting in 17 games. However, the results weren’t great, as he logged a 3-7 record with a 5.21 ERA, 5.03 FIP, 1.587 WHIP and an 8.4 K/9. Wheeler’s...

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Shopping at the Dollar Store: Ubaldo Jimenez, RHP

MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson reportedly having about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Earlier this offseason, Mets general manager John Ricco let on that the team would be “big players” this offseason, as they looked to fill holes around...

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Giants and Reds Discussing Deal For Billy Hamilton

According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the San Francisco Giants are in “active communication” with the Cincinnati Reds about trading for outfielder Billy Hamilton. The Reds are reportedly interested in Giants prospect Heliot Ramos. Hamilton, 27, appeared in 139 games for Cincinnati in 2017, hitting to a .247/.299/.335 clip with four homers and 38 RBI over 633 plate appearances. However,...

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Either Extend Jacob DeGrom or Trade Him

It seemed like the Mets had at least somewhat of a game plan going into this offseason. They were coming off a 92-loss campaign, and even with $30-40 million to spend, the team was going to do their best to fill all the necessary holes to help get them back to the postseason. As assistant general manager John Ricco even said, the Mets were going to be “big players” at a number of...

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Shopping at the Dollar Store: Tim Lincecum, RHP

MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson reportedly having about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Earlier this offseason, Mets general manager John Ricco let on that the team would be “big players” this offseason, as they looked to fill...

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