There was chatter of Brandon Nimmo being traded the past week or two, but we’re not quite sure how many people believed it would actually happen. Then, news broke Sunday the Mets were shipping their longest-tenured player to the Texas Rangers (and $5 million) in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. To say it took the baseball world by surprise would be an understatement, but it certainly ignited...
Last year, I asked the team here at Metsmerized if the Mets should re-sign Pete Alonso. We obviously know that they did. But here we are again, having the same conversation, with a slight spin. Here is where we think the Polar Bear’s going to end up this offseason and how much he’ll sign for. Chris Bello Pete Alonso should get a high AAV contract after bouncing back with the Mets in...
Approximately five minutes after the Mets’ 2025 season ended, I was given the unfortunate task of asking the rest of the MMO team for their raw, emotional reactions to the Mets missing the playoffs. If you want to commiserate, this one’s for you. Here are our unfiltered emotions, and what we think were the biggest reasons the Mets didn’t make it. Christian De Block I am at a...
The New York Mets addressed their bullpen in a big way at the trade deadline by acquiring Gregory Soto, Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley while also filling their need in center field by landing Cedric Mullins. After taking some time to think, here our grades for the Mets’ 2025 deadline haul. Christian De Block: B+ The Mets addressed two important needs, quality bullpen depth and center field....
We already shared with you our predictions for New York Mets record, division winners, and playoffs. As we’re celebrating getting closer and closer to the season starting, we have some other predictions to share. Here’s who we think are being named Rooking of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP: James Villani NL MVP – Ohtani Cy Young – Wheeler ROY – Sasaki AL MVP –...
The 2025 season is almost here and we’re excited. We’re so excited for it that we have some hot takes to share with you all. Here are our boldest thoughts on the 2025 season. Who knows, maybe a couple will actually happen. Ya gotta believe, right? Christian De Block Brett Baty breaks out in his new role and replaces Jeff McNeil as the starting second baseman come October. Mark...
The Decision (2024) has been made. The Mets and generational talent Juan Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract late Sunday evening, sending shockwaves throughout the league and sports community. The contract, with a $75 million signing bonus, is the richest contract ever handed out in professional sports history. The New York Mets not only elevated their status heading into 2025 and...
We loved the 2024 Mets season – most of it, anyway. But just because the Mets made it all the way to the NLCS doesn’t mean that there aren’t moves that should be made. So, what should the Mets do this offseason? Here’s what our ideal offseason looks like for the Amazins. David Melendi The Mets are contenders. So ideally I want to see big, win-now moves. Juan Soto, Max...
Game 1 of the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers National League Championship Series (NLCS) is here. The winner of the seven game series will face off against the winner of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) which features the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees. Game 1 of that series is set to begin on Monday. With the matchups finalized, and each series about to begin, who...
Does Francisco Lindor have a chance at winning the NL MVP Award? He’s definitely making a case for himself. What are the odds, however, that he’ll actually win it? Here’s what we at MMO think. David Melendi Yes! Shohei Ohtani is the favorite, but I can see a narrative building for Lindor as the season comes to an end. He plays shortstop while Ohtani sits in the dugout. A DH for...
It may be hard to believe, but the trade deadline will be here before we know it. We can’t help but think of how the season has gone so far (and we don’t need to harp on that right now). We’ve been having this discussion at MMO and wanted to share our thoughts with you. So, if the Mets are 3 games out of the Wild Card spot in the closing days before the trade deadline, how...
The season has not been what we expected so far and our team here at MMO has a lot of thoughts about it. We’re sure you do as well. What do you believe has been the biggest disappointment of the season so far? Here’s what we think. Christian De Block I am most disappointed by the inconsistencies of the offense as a whole. In 2022, the Mets scored 4.73 runs per game, the fifth-best...
