Morning Briefing: White Sox Showing Interest In Mike Clevinger

Good morning, Mets fans! Unfortunately, for both the Mets and the MLB as a whole, news has been Scarce. Luckily, the Winter Meetings are vastly approaching. Latest Mets News Per Edward M. Kull of Fordham University, Daniel Vogelbach will be at Sapiens Physical Therapy in Oyster Bay, New York December 1 taking pictures and signing autographs. Latest MLB News According to James Fegan of The...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Chris Bassitt, SP

Chris Bassitt  Age: 33 (22/2/1989) B/T: R/R 2022 Traditional Stats: 30 GS, 15-9 W-L, 181.2 IP, 3.42 ERA, 1.145 WHIP, 167 SO, 49 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 113 ERA+, 3.66 FIP, 22.4% SO%, 6.6% BB%, 3.2 WAR Rundown Having created a two-headed monster at the top of their rotation in Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, the Mets decided to get even more aggressive last offseason by trading for starter Chris...

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Shoebox Memories – 1986 Topps Tom Paciorek

We all have Aunts down in Florida.  Okay, maybe not everyone, but I do.  And recently she sent some “vintage” mid-80s Mets cards up to me in NY from a neighbor who wanted to get rid of them after her spouse passed on.  In looking through them, I came across the 1986 Mets card shown below:             Several things about this card. Firstly 1986 is not “vintage”.  In 1986...

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Rumor Roundup: Padres Considering Shock Move For Xander Bogaerts

We’re a few weeks into free agency and all of the big names are still on the board with teams taking their time before making moves. However, Hot Stove season always moves at a fast pace and, as ever, MMO is here to round up all the latest rumors for you concerning the New York Mets and the rest of MLB. Padres Going Big-Game Hunting For A Shortstop  Yes, you read that right. According to...

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Morning Briefing: Cubs Interested in Michael Conforto

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Chicago Cubs are interested in former Met Michael Conforto. Heyman added that Conforto is seeking a two-year deal that includes an opt-out. Conforto wasn’t a member of the 2022 Mets, but he was a consistent presence on the team for the majority of the past decade. He was a member of the 2015 National League champion...

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Report: Dodgers, Twins Showing Interest In Carlos Rodón

Interest in Carlos Rodón is starting to gather momentum with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins both now circling the free agent starter. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Dodgers are looking into the possibility of adding Rodón to their rotation, while the Twins have also expressed an interest, per Dan Hayes and Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. This comes after Sports...

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