MMO Roundtable: Worst Memories From the Wilpon Era

A new era of Mets baseball is finally here. So, let’s take one last look at the Wilpons, and say our formal goodbye, by sharing our worst Memories from the Wilpon era. Bear with us as we air our grievances, prior to Festivus, and one last time. Rich Sparago It’s hard to have a worst memory from the Wilpon era, since there is quite a bit of material. I’ll go for something from...

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Morning Briefing: Steve Cohen Takes Over and Cleans House

Good Morning, Mets fans! Friday was a big day in baseball, so let’s dive right in! Latest Mets News Steve Cohen is officially the new owner of the New York Mets. He tweeted to confirm the sale was finalized: “It’s official, we are closed.” Cohen made an official statement, shared by the Mets via Twitter, following the news: “This is a significant milestone in the...

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Brodie Van Wagenen, Omar Minaya Among Five Leaving Mets

New Mets team president Sandy Alderson announced on Friday that Brodie Van Wagenen, Adam Guttridge, Allard Baird, Jared Banner, and Omar Minaya are all leaving the Mets organization. Brodie released this statement on Friday: Brodie Van Wagenen statement: "We took a team that had suffered losing seasons in 2017 and 2018 to contention in 2019 and onto a chance for real success in 2020 prior...

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Now Carlos Beltran Deserves A Second Chance

I am one that has always believed in granting a second chance and that applies to two of the three culprits involved with the Houston Astros sign cheating scandal that rocked baseball. AJ Hinch, a key culprit of the scandal, gets a second chance and assumes managerial duties with the Tigers. Today, Alex Cora got another chance and is back in the dugout for the Red Sox. Though, it was always...

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A New Era of Mets Baseball is Finally Here

Joe Pantorno of amNewYork reports that the deal for Steve Cohen to buy the Mets has closed, it’s a done deal Mets fans. The Wilpons are gone. Cohen is now the majority owner of the New York Mets. A press conference is likely for Tuesday. The new Mets owner released the following statement on Friday, “This is a significant milestone in the history of this storied franchise. I want to...

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MMO Mailbag: Look For Szapucki To Debut In 2021

Anthony C. Asks… It’s obvious the Mets need starting pitching and I’m sure we’re gonna sign one of Marcus Stroman or Trevor Bauer. That still leaves us needing another starter. I really don’t want to see Seth Lugo in the rotation. Is there anything down on the farm who could help in 2021? Joe D Replies… Left-hander Thomas Szapucki has become an afterthought...

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