Mets fan Drew Palazzo wrote in to MMO this morning to share his thrilling tribute video dedicated to the 2015 Mets. He writes: “Looking back on 2015, I personally believe that the New York Mets proved to us that a story doesn’t necessarily require a happy ending in order to be truly memorable. The season ended up being all about the journey, an exhilarating one that we’ll never...
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Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports that four teams are interested in free agent shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera. In 143 games this season, Cabrera batted .265 with 15 homeruns and 58 RBI for Tampa Bay. He also belted 28 doubles and had a .744 OPS. Cabrera has been an average to below average defender at shortstop throughout his career, but he did show some improvement in 2015. He is expected to sign...
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This is what winning does to an organization. After a season which saw the New York Mets win their first NL Pennant since 2000, the revenue is pouring in. According to Neil Best of Newsday, s of Thursday, the Mets have already sold close to 8,500 new full and partial season ticket plans for the 2016 season since they went on sale after the World Series and the holiday buying rush hasn’t...
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The Detroit Tigers acquired center fielder Cameron Maybin and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for LHP Ian Krol and LHP Gabe Speier, both teams announced on Friday. Maybin, 28, batted .267 with a .327 on-base and .697 OPS in 141 games. He collected 18 doubles, 10 home runs, 59 RBI and 23 stolen bases in 555 plate appearances for the Braves this season. The former first...
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Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo of MLB.com answered a bunch of questions in his Mailbag this week and included an update on Rafael Montero. What is Rafael Montero’s injury status? This was a lost season for a pitcher who ranked higher than Jacob deGrom on the Mets’ depth chart as recently as 18 months ago. This year, Montero hit the disabled list in April with a right shoulder injury...
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The Mets have added outfielder Brandon Nimmo, RHP Seth Lugo, RHP Jeff Walters, and RHP Robert Gsellman to the 40-man roster. Each will be protected from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft and automatically receive invites to major league spring training. November 19 The Mets have until 11:59 PM on November 20th to decide which of their Rule 5 eligible players they will add to the 40-man roster...
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