MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Marlins, 1:10 PM

Saturday, March 4, 2022 • 1:10 PM Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium • Jupiter, Florida RHP Justin Verlander (0-0, -.–) vs. LHP Jesús Luzardo (0-0, 4.50) Bally Sports Florida • WCBS 880 Today is the day! Justin Verlander makes his Mets debut today, starting the game against the Miami Marlins in Jupiter. The Mets lost Jacob deGrom in free agency this offseason and replaced him with the best...

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MMO Top 30 Prospects: No. 1 Francisco Álvarez

No. 1 Francisco Álvarez, C B/T: R/R     Age: November 19, 2001 (21) Ht: 5’10″       Wt: 233 lb. ETA: 2023 Previous Rank: 1 Acquired: Signed during the 2018 International Free Agency Period 2022 Stats (AA/AAA): 112 games, 495 PAs, 22 2B, 27 HR, 78 RBIs, 70 BB, 123 K, .260/.374/.511/.885 Probably to no one’s surprise, Francisco Álvarez is the Mets top prospect for the third consecutive...

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Examining the Potential Impact of John Curtiss in the Mets’ Bullpen

When the Mets signed John Curtiss last season, they took a low-risk approach to gaining cheap and effective production out of the bullpen in 2023 as he was rehabbing from Tommy John surgery at the time. Curtiss, who will turn 30 in April, is set to earn $775,000 this season as the Mets picked up his team option during the offseason. He has played for a number of teams in his career that include:...

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Scherzer Struggles With Pitch Clock in Loss to Nationals

In his second start of spring training, Max Scherzer breezed through a nine-pitch first inning against the Nationals. He then tossed a scoreless second inning, but a disastrous third inning derailed what looked to be a promising outing for the 38-year-old. After Ildemaro Vargas singled, Scherzer attempted to quick-pitch Victor Robles on an 0-2 count, resulting in a balk. Speaking to reporters...

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Morning Briefing: Justin Verlander Dabbling With Changeup

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic released an article about Justin Verlander and how he is still attempting to introduce a changeup into his repertoire at this stage of his career. Verlander credited a 2019 meeting with Nolan Ryan as inspiring him to use the pitch more often, which he did before his injuries that caused him to miss virtually all of the 2020 and 2021...

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The Winter Soldier: Bryce Montes De Oca

The Mets games on September 3rd, 6th, and 10th of 2022 were exciting for Mets fans as they witnessed the beginning of a new era. Gone are the days of Thor gracing the mound in New York, the Noah Syndergaard days are done, but have no fear, the Winter Solder is here. Standing at 6’7″ and 265 lbs, Bryce Montes de Oca is a super solider. His fastball reaches 102 and averages around 100...

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