2023 NL East Position Rankings: Third Base Edition

Up next on the rankings is third base. With only one true standout, the top spot on this list was pretty easy to assign but the middle three can fluctuate very easily. Between prospect promotions and free agency additions this list could have three new faces at this time next year. But for now here’s how the position shakes out for 2023. 5. Jeimer Candelario, WSH The Washington Nationals...

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Morning Briefing: Phillies Sign Veteran Utilityman Josh Harrison

Good morning, Mets fans! The Phillies have signed utilityman Josh Harrison to a one-year contract worth $2 million, MSM Sports announced. The two-time All-Star appeared in 71 games for the White Sox in 2022, hitting .256/.317/.370 (94 OPS+) with seven homers in 425 plate appearances. Latest Mets News The Mets have signed first baseman Dariel Gomez to a minor league contract for the 2023 season....

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Mets Worst Free-Agent Signing No. 3: Óliver Pérez

This off-season, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency. The regrettable list includes names like James McCann, Jed Lowrie, and most recently Kaz Matsui. Next is a left-handed pitcher who made a notable stop in New York on his long (and to this day still active) baseball journey.  For Mets’ fans who needed a reminder of one of the team’s worst decisions this...

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Tommy Pham Could Be An Exceptional Addition For Mets

The New York Mets mean business this off-season as they continue to make moves to ensure they are in a good position for a deep run into the postseason. Owner Steve Cohen has been laser focused and is keen to build on the efforts of the 2022 season when they were able to reach the Wild Card Round of the MLB Playoffs. The Mets were unable to progress from here, though, as they were beaten by the...

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2023 NL East Position Rankings: Second Base Edition

The National League East enters the 2023 campaign with a perfect blend and mixture of talent at the second base position. After a recent trade by the Marlins, both batting title winners from 2022 are in the division while another familiar face re-enters the fold following an unfortunate series of injuries. With that, here is MMO’s rankings of the NL East second baseman headed into next...

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OTD 2008: Mets Trade for Johan Santana

His contributions to the Mets are measured in quality, not quantity. Injuries deprived us of knowing whether or not Johan Santana could’ve reached the expectations placed on him when he came to New York 15 years ago. He won two Cy Young Awards with the Minnesota Twins while solidifying himself as the premiere starting pitcher in baseball. The Mets were intent on avenging a late-season...

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