Morning Briefing: Mets Finish Season On A High Note

Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday the Mets closed out the season on a high note, with Noah Syndergaard pitching a complete game shutout to beat the Miami Marlins 1-0. The win closed out a 38-30 stretch for the Metsies after the All-Star Game, and certainly gave fans another reason to hope for the best in 2019. Latest Mets News Mike Puma of the New York Post chronicled Mets’ COO Jeff...

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Jeff Wilpon Blames Front Office For Lack of Spending

Jeff Wilpon spoke to the media today before their final game of the season against the Miami Marlins. In that press conference, the owner touched on a variety of topics including the team’s next GM and roster construction in 2019. The biggest thing of note in the press conference might have been the blame game that he played against the front office led by Sandy Alderson, who he claims...

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Mets Will Have 12th Selection in 2019 Draft

The New York Mets are going to now set to draft 12th in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft. The team’s 77-85 record pencils them in behind the 78-84 Twins and in front of the 73-89 Blue Jays. The Mets picked sixth last season, and selected high school outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Wyoming. Former 12th picks by the Mets include Gavin Cecchini and Lastings Milledge. Notable 12th picks in...

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An Unforgettable Night at the Ballpark

Last night’s sendoff for one of the most beloved players, and people, to ever don a New York Mets uniform, David Wright, was a first-class affair from start to finish. Coming from someone who will rail on this organization each and every chance I get, the Mets really pulled out all the stops and made Saturday, September 29, 2018, a night to remember in Flushing. From the minute I pulled...

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Game Recap: Mets Defeat Marlins 1-0 Behind Syndergaard’s Dominance

The New York Mets (77-85) defeated the Miami Marlins (63-98) by a score of 1-0 to finish up their season at Citi Field. Pitching Noah Syndergaard got the ball for the Mets and was absolutely dominant in his last start of the season. In the first, Syndergaard gave up a hit to his first batter but got a double play on the next hitter to retire the side quietly. Syndergaard retired the side, 1-2-3,...

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3 Up, 3 Down: David Wright’s Career Comes To An End

3 UP 1.  The Records If you are building the Mets Mount Rushmore, there are three guaranteed spots – Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, and of course, David Wright.  Wright is the Mets all-time leader in WAR for position players (50.4).  He’s also the leader in runs (949), hits (1,777), RBI (970), walks (762), doubles (390), extra-base hits (658).  There are other categories beyond that which...

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