The New York Mets were one of the worst defensive teams in all of baseball last season. This is not news. This offseason, Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and his staff must emphasize their focus on improving that ultra-important facet of their collective game. Though, with minimal changes expected in the team’s defensive alignment — unless Brodie truly does get creative...
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If it’s one thing Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has been notorious for in his tenure at the helm, it’s been trading high end prospects in an attempt to bolster the big league roster. Well perhaps no more. At the general manager meetings this past week, Van Wagenen said that he is inclined to hold on to his prospects this winter, unless he receives an offer he...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Mike Puma of the New York Post shared some ideas on how the Mets could utilize their funds this offseason. Despite what could be had in the trade market this offseason, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has taken a liking to holding onto the prospects in the system. Latest MLB News With more information coming out about the Astros sign-stealing scandal, Ken...
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After a breakout year for the New York Mets in 2019, shortstop Amed Rosario’s future is as bright as ever. Though, if general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s plan to “get creative” this offseason comes to fruition, the soon-to-be-24-year-old (November 20) could theoretically be a candidate to be moved. On Friday, David Adler of MLB.com named Rosario, as well as many other...
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MMO previously analyzed the 1973 Topps Tommie Agee card to determine the date, venue, and other players and umpire shown on that particular card as well as the unseen batter. Today, we’re going to turn the clock back just a bit further and see, armed with our trusty Sherlock Holmes deerstalker hat, if we can’t solve the mysteries presented on the 1971 Topps Tommie Agee card #310...
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Bill Madden of the New York Daily News reports that as part of Rob Manfred’s plan to eliminate short-season leagus, the Brooklyn Cyclones could become the New York Mets’ new Double-A affiliate. According to the proposal, only three New York-Penn League teams would still be in existence, with the Cyclones moving to the Eastern League. This would result in the elimination of the...
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