Opinion: Mets in Dire Need of Left-Handed Relief

After Monday’s acquisition of Joey Lucchesi from the San Diego Padres, the Mets’ starting rotation seems mostly set. Jacob deGrom, Marcus Stroman, Carlos Carrasco, Lucchesi, and David Peterson represent five capable starters, and if any of them should falter, Robert Gsellman, Steven Matz, and Seth Lugo are all solid options to step into the rotation for a start or two. With the rotation set, the...

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Heyman: Mets Targeting Bradley, Hernández, and Bullpen Help to Finish Offseason

According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are targeting center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., utility-man Enrique Hernandez, and a bullpen arm (mentions potential of Brad Hand) to finish off their offseason. Heyman also notes, that while the Mets like Trevor Bauer, they aren’t rushing to sign him and looking to line up multiple pieces. It was reported on Thursday that the Mets could be...

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Heyman: Mets Have Jackie Bradley Jr. “On Their Radar”

And the train keeps moving… After missing out on free-agent center fielder George Springer to the Toronto Blue Jays, the New York Mets have reportedly turned their attention to defensive specialist and former Red Sox’ center-man Jackie Bradley Jr. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets have Bradley “on their radar”, listing the Phillies, Red Sox, Astros, and the...

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MMO Exclusive: Lunch With Doc Gooden

Here’s an update on Dwight Gooden. He is focused, healthy, and making plans for his annual trip to Port St. Lucie next month. The Mets always welcome him, though he has not met Steve Cohen and is anxious to meet the new owner. Tuesday afternoon, at a local restaurant in Hempstead, Doc and I talked baseball. He would not offer comment on the recent developments that led to the firing of GM Jared...

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Breaking: Hall of Famer Hank Aaron Passes Away at 86

Photo Credit: National Baseball Hall of Fame According to a report via CBS 46 in Atlanta, baseball legend and Hall of Famer Hank Aaron passed away on Friday morning at the age of 86. Raised in Mobile, Alabama, Aaron experienced first-hand the racially-charged atrocities of the early-to-mid 20th century Deep South. He’d carry those experiences — and the subsequent lessons learned...

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MMO Roundtable: Favorite Mets By Position – Second Base

The MMO team will be going all around the field, sharing our favorite Mets players by position.  First Base Next up, second base. Tim Ryder Jeff Kent was a childhood favorite, and Fonzie was a thrill, but Jeff McNeil may very well be my favorite Mets second baseman. Such a pure hitter. Absolutely gritty defensive player. He’s gonna be a great one by the time he hangs them up. Patrick Glynn The...

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