In the center of this vintage photo from 1962 is the first owner of the New York Mets, Joan Payson, who is flanked by our first general manager George Weiss, and the team’s first manager Casey Stengel. All three played a significant role in the formative years of the Mets, and when Nelson Doubleday purchased the franchise in 1980, he believed the first of order of business was to honor the...
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Jay Bruce and the Mets have mutual interest in a reunion. Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that Bruce wants a five-year deal while the Mets prefer a three-year deal to bring the lefty slugger back to Queens. When you hear the Mets are looking to reunite with a player who helped contribute to a massively disappointing 70-92 season, the decision should be met with skepticism. However, when...
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There was not much news in baseball after it looked like things might finally pick up yesterday. Instead, we were all stuck refreshing our Twitter feeds looking for something to write about. Latest Mets News Andy Martino of SNY said the Mets filled out Shohei Ohtani’s questionnaire and will pursue the 23-year-old. Sandy Alderson has previously mentioned the Mets are interested in Ohtani...
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Carlos Gomez Position: Outfield Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: Dec. 4, 1985 (32) 2017 Stats: 105 G, 426 PA, 17 HR, 51 RBI, 13 SB, .255 BA, .340 OBP, .462 SLG Advanced Stats: WAR 1.8, .207 ISO, .336 BABIP, .343 wOBA, 110 wRC+ *** Outlook: Carlos Gomez began his career with the New York Mets in 2007 as a ripe, 21-year-old before being traded that winter to the Minnesota Twins in the deal that...
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When he removed his Mets uniform for the final time he was our all-time leader in hits, runs, RBI, doubles and 2nd in batting average. There was no fanfare, no celebration of his achievements, no day honoring his accomplishments after a decade of playing in New York. Instead, he lumbered away, head down, disgraced, a beaten man. He’s one of very few Mets who can call himself a two-time pennant...
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An MMO Fan Shot by Cooper Thomas Having been a die-hard Mets fan in as long I can remember, I can tell you that this is generally the most frustrating time of year. Scouring forums online for any hint of the offseason plans ahead- re-checking daily, hourly, and even every gosh darn minute hoping that a “BIG SIGNING” had gone through. Whether our boys in Blue & Orange ended the season on a...
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