Author: Sal Manzo

Luis Rojas Shines In Managerial Debut

With everything that has gone on in 2020, it’s easy to forget that the Mets’ current manager was someone completely different back in January. From the Beltran-cheating debacle to a once and a lifetime Pandemic halting the 2020 season, Luis Rojas has had anything but a normal start as a major-league manager. But despite all that, Rojas has kept a demeanor that has made him so popular...

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International Baseball Spotlight: Italy

In light of all the negative air which has seemed to follow Major League Baseball around over these last few months (for a number of reasons), I’ve become quite fearful for the game’s future. Don’t get me wrong, I am obviously excited that MLB is at least attempting to have a season in 2020 and hope they can play as much of it as possible, but the fact remains that the powers...

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Rojas: Hoping To See Cano, Brach Soon But “No Timetable”

Earlier today on a Zoom conference with the media, Mets’ manager Louis Rojas addressed (as best he could) the notable absence of both Robinson Cano and Brad Brach from Spring Training 2.0. MMO’s own Jacob Resnick — who was on the call — tweeted out Rojas’ comments about when we could see the veteran slugger and right-hander at Mets’ camp. The skipper that they...

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Mets Will Have Strong Lineup Possibilities In 2020

Well folks, it feels great to finally be talking about the 2020 Mets actually playing a season. Now that we know the new rules for this strange year (earlier addressed by MMO’s Marshall Field), the universal DH in particular should prove be a major advantage for the Amazins’. The DH will lengthen the Mets lineup in more than a few ways, like the ability to have JD Davis play everyday...

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MLBPA Rejects Final Proposal, “Time To Get To Work”

A statement released in by MLBPA-Executive Director Tony Clark rejected Major League Baseballs’ final proposal and said that the players will not be sending any counter back. Clark stated that “players want to play, it’s who we are and what we do,” — but went on to shred owners’ latest comments on the sports’ profitability, along with players’...

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