In 1897, eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to The Sun asking, “Is there a Santa Claus?” The Sun’s storied response in an editorial became the stuff of legend, “Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” As an avowed seeing-is-believing guy, I never believed in this tale of a big jolly fellow who slides down chimneys on Christmas Eve and leaves behind a...
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Matt Cerone of SNY reports that the Mets are talking to free agent starter, Rick Porcello, and that there is mutual interest in reaching an agreement. Porcello, 30, is coming off a season in which he registered a 5.52 ERA, 4.76 FIP, and 1.394 WHIP with 7.4 K/9 as compared to 2.3 BB/9 for the Boston Red Sox. He’s been notably durable throughout his career having made 32 or more starts in...
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Jeff McNeil hasn’t stopped hitting baseballs since he was drafted in the 12th round of the 2013 MLB draft. His contact ability was never in question; the only offensive concern facing him was if he could produce enough pop to develop into a major-leaguer. The left-handed hitter quieted those concerns with his cup of coffee in 2018 and completely quashed them with an outstanding 2019...
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James Wagner, David Waldstein, and Kevin Draper of the New York Times published a history of the Wilpon family this week. In the piece, they report that the Mets have lost over $60 million in each of the past two seasons and that “they are at the limit of debt allowed by Major League rules.” That reason and a rift being chronicled between Jeff Wilpon and his family appear to be the...
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Phillies Make Rendon Top Target The Philadelphia Phillies are said to have made free agent third baseman Anthony Rendon, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, their top priority after signing Zack Wheeler earlier this week. Signing Rendon would put the Phillies over the luxury tax threshold for the first time in franchise history, yet unidentified sources have said the team is willing to do...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News The Mets re-signed Brad Brach to a one-year deal contract with a player option for 2021. Consequently, to make room on the 40-man roster, the Mets designated Chris Flexen for assignment. Former Mets Wilfredo Tovar has just signed with the Minnesota Twins according to MMO’s own, Jacob Resnick. Latest MLB News The Padres acquired Tommy Pham and Jake...
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