Author: Ryan Finkelstein

How Van Wagenen’s “Creativity” Might Cost Mets Michael Conforto

After narrowly missing the playoffs in 2019, the New York Mets have a very pivotal offseason ahead of them. They have a young core of talented players ready to win right now, which includes the presumptive Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award winners. Still, there are plenty of deficiencies on the roster that need to be addressed, namely the bullpen, the defense and the lack of a clear fifth...

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Report: Mets, Chili Davis Still Trying to Find Common Ground On Deal

Now that the New York Mets have their manager in place, the next step in the offseason process is filling out Carlos Beltrán’s coaching staff. The Mets have been in talks with last year’s hitting coach Chili Davis in hopes of retaining his services, but the two sides have yet to come to terms on a new contract. According to Mike Puma, Davis has indicated to team brass that he is...

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2019 Mets Report Card: Joe Panik, 2B

Joe Panik Player Data: Age 29, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 39 G, 103 PA, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 7 BB, 9 SO, .277 BA, .333 OBP, .404 SLG, .738 OPS Advanced Stats: .289 BABIP, .317 wOBA, 99 wRC+, 98 OPS+, 0.3 bWAR, 0.3 fWAR, -2 DRS, 0.2 UZR Free Agent: 2021 Salary: $3.8 million Grade: C 2019 Review Joe Panik began the 2019 season where he had spent his entire professional career, in San Francisco with the...

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2019 Mets Report Card: Tomas Nido, C

Tomas Nido Player Data: Age 25, B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 50 G, 144 PA, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 7 BB, 37 SO, .191 BA, .231 OBP, .316 SLG, .547 OPS Advanced Stats: .232 BABIP, .227 wOBA, 40 wRC+, 46 OPS+, -0.7 bWAR, -0.5 fWAR, 1 DRS, 2.4 FRM Free Agent: 2025 2019 Salary: $556,300 Grade: D+ 2019 Review Tomas Nido was long considered one of the Mets top catching prospects, making an appearance in the All-Star...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Tanner Roark, RHP

Tanner Roark Position: SP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: October 5, 1986 (33) Traditional Stats: 10-10, 4.35 ERA, 1.397 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9, 8.6 K/9 Advanced Stats: 2.0 bWAR, 2.0 fWAR, 94 ERA+, 4.67 FIP Tanner Roark was drafted in the 25th round of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft by the Texas Rangers. Two years later, Roark was traded to the Washington Nations, eventually making his MLB debut in 2013. Roark...

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