With the first half in the rearview mirror, the New York Mets would like to get rid of the sour taste in their mouth and write a new chapter on their 2023 season. With the second half scheduled to start on Friday night, let’s take a look at five storylines to follow that could define the rest of the year. Will Mets Be Buyers Or Sellers At Trade Deadline? The fact that this is even a topic...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Former major leaguer and current ESPN analyst Xavier Scruggs and analyst Buster Olney note on “Get Up” that if Shohei Ohtani becomes available for trade, the New York Yankees would be in the mix to land the Angels superstar. Also on Ohtani, Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com notes the chatter of Ohtani’s future is a hot topic around Seattle during the...
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Now that we’ve covered the starting pitchers, relief pitchers, catchers, and infielders, it is time to discuss how the Mets’ outfielders performed in the first half. Jeff McNeil has spent some time in left and right field, but since a majority of his playing time has come at second base, he has been left off this list. Brandon Nimmo: B+ Brandon Nimmo signed an eight-year, $162...
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According to a source, the Mets have signed eighth round pick Boston Baro to a $700,000 signing bonus. The slot value for the pick is $192,900. Baro played this season at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo, California, and had a commitment to UCLA. Baro, 18, was ranked as high as 98th by Baseball America in pre-draft prospect rankings. Baro is one of three prep shortstops the Mets...
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Major League Baseball released all the schedules for the 2024 season, including the New York Mets starting their campaign at Citi Field hosting the Milwaukee Brewers on March 28. The Mets then get Friday off and finish their first series of the season with two more games against the Brewers. April Notes Don’t play any games vs. NL East May Notes Only two off days the entire month, both on...
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Can you believe we’re already more than halfway through the season? With the trade deadline looming, we’re paying attention to every rumor and every move the Mets make. Stay tuned to MMO, as you know we’ll have all the news for you. In terms of what we think, well, will the Mets be buys or sellers? Is it still too early to tell? Here’s what we think. Mike Mayer Steve...
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