Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Veterans Sign Before Camp Starts

Hello, Mets fans! Here is the latest news around MLB. Brewers Ink Lawrie According to the man himself, Brett Lawrie is returning to Milwaukee. The former Athletics’ and Blue Jays’ third baseman has been out of the MLB since 2016 when he was with the Chicago White Sox. As per Robert Murray of The Athletic,  it’s a minor-league deal for Lawrie with a club option for the 2020 season....

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Edwin Diaz Ranked Fourth Best Reliever in Baseball

MLB Network finished their rankings of the top 10 players at each position in baseball with their revealing of the best shortstops and relievers last night. While Amed Rosario was unranked on the first list, Edwin Diaz appeared on the relievers list as the fourth-best one in all of baseball. The only relievers that appeared on the list ahead of him were Craig Kimbrel, Sean Doolittle, and Josh...

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Morning Briefing: Last Weekend Before Spring Training

Good morning, folks! Latest Mets News The Athletics signed Logan Verret to a minor league deal. Devin Mesoraco will get $1.75 million with the Mets with $250K in incentives and the contract has multiple outs per Jon Heyman. Lucas Duda signed a minor league deal with the Twins. Mike Puma of the NY Post spoke with NL executives about the Mets offseason. The general consensus seems to be: not...

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Spring Training Battle to Watch: Mets Outfield

In regards to the Mets’ outfield, we know one thing: Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo will likely be starting everyday in the corner positions, right or left field. However, in regards to center field, the Mets have Juan Lagares, who is in his contract year and is coming off injury, the newly acquired Keon Broxton from Milwaukee, and Jeff McNeil who will be trained as an outfielder this...

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Matz “Really Excited” for 2019, Looks to Improve on Length

New York Mets southpaw Steven Matz spoke to MLB.com from Port St. Lucie on Saturday, giving a glimpse into the players’ mindset heading into Spring Training, just three days away, and what goals he has set for himself for the upcoming season. It appears Matz is just as excited as we are for things to get underway. When asked of his expectations of the Mets’ re-tooled pitching staff,...

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MMO Fan Shot: An Offseason Like It Oughta Be

An MMO Fan Shot by Matthew Kayser This Long Island native and ’80s child fondly remembers going to Shea Stadium as a kid, back when Doc, Darryl, Keith, and Mookie owned New York and, to a greater extent, my heart. I can vividly recall seeing such inspiring slogans as “Catch the Rising Stars” and “Baseball Like It Oughta Be” adorning the upper reaches of the Big...

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