Good morning, Mets fans! Pete the Pirate?! Winter Meetings The winter meetings got started Sunday in Orlando and MMO’s Mike Mayer is on hand. He has the scoop on Super Nintendo World. (Spoiler: it is epic.) As for any epic signings or trades, nothing to report on the first day. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale did have lots of Mets tidbits in his column, however, and perhaps the most...
Sunday night, the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee revealed that former New York Met infielder Jeff Kent was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Potential inductees need to receive votes on 75% of the ballots turned in by the 16-member committee. Making up the ballot, in addition to Kent, was Barry Bonds, Roger Clemons, Carlos Delgado, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, Garry Sheffield,...
He had been part of the Mets organization since 1991, began with the major league club in 1993, was an Opening Day starter in the mid-90s, and an All-Star in 1997. By the time they reached the postseason in 1999, Jones was one of the longest-tenured players. But when it came time to make up the playoff roster, Jones — who had a 5.61 ERA in just 12 appearances — was left off. Getting the chance...
Good morning, Mets fans! In an SNY interview, Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza gave an update on his ace who will be sidelined through 2024 opening day. When asked about Kodai Senga’s rehab, Mendoza commented “so far, so good” as he continues his limited activity in the early stages of nursing his shoulder injury. While mentioning that the club will learn more once he starts...
Do the New York Giants and San Francisco Giants ever get together? If Mike Francesa doesn’t know, nobody will. Playing for the Bay Area’s National League baseball team and the current New York NL resident that took their place (and their main color) is as close as we can get. Here are a few who suited up in blue, orange, and black. Willie Mays – Giants (1951-72), Mets (1972-73)...
Good morning, Mets fans! Former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen has entered baseball infamy as he has accumulated enough votes to enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. Rolen enters as the lone ballot Hall of Famer this year and will join Fred McGriff, who was inducted by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee in December. Several players with Mets connections have missed the 75%...
It was revealed Tuesday the Baseball Writers of America Association (BBWAA) voted Scott Rolen into the Hall of Fame as part of its 2023 class. Rolen will join Fred McGriff, who was inducted by the Contemporary Baseball Era committee in December. Rolen received 76.3% of the vote, crossing the 75% threshold needed for induction. Todd Helton narrowly missed with 72.2% and Billy Wagner had the third...
Postseason baseball has a way of shining the spotlight on the unheralded—those who happen to be in the right place at the right time. The Division Series match-up between the Wild Card Mets against the 97-win San Francisco Giants offered up the usual headliners: New York’s duo of Mike Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo along with San Francisco’s odd couple of Barry Bonds and former Met Jeff...
People have been asking us all winter what we’ve been doing to pass the time during the MLB lockout. I’ll tell you what we do here at MMO — we come up with ideas that not only help us stay busy, but will help you all stay busy, too. Talking about the best teams and/or players in New York Mets history is always a good debate to have — especially during the cold winter...
In winning their first National League pennant in 14 years, the 2000 Mets gave their fans a wealth of memories. But on an evening at Shea Stadium, outfielder Benny Agbayani gave one fan more than he should. With Mike Hampton working on a shutout and protecting a one-run advantage, the San Francisco Giants had runners on second and third with one out in the top of the fourth. Reminder — one out....
On February 13, 2003, the Mets coaxed pitcher David Cone out of retirement for one more go-round with the team. Cone had retired after pitching for the Red Sox in 2001, missing the entire 2002 season. In 2003, Cone made four starts for the Mets, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.50 ERA. He retired in late May, citing a chronic hip problem as his reason for stepping away from the game as an active...
The Division Series match-up pitting the Mets against the 97-win Giants assumed the usual headliners: New York’s duo of Mike Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo along with San Francisco’s power odd couple of Barry Bonds and former Met Jeff Kent, the likely MVP of the National League. Postseason baseball, though, has a way of placing the spotlight on the unheralded — those who happen to...
