Every single action has a consequence and the New York Mets’ lack of action at the 2022 trade deadline ultimately cost them. They can’t afford to repeat that mistake in 2023. And, yes, spring training isn’t even here yet so talking about the trade deadline may seem a bit premature. But you can never be too prepared. You shouldn’t but, in case you do need reminding, the...
Another game in the Dominican Winter League, another multi-hit day for Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio. The switch-hitter has been one of the best hitters in the league from Day 1 this year including his fourth home run on Tuesday night. He had two more hits on Thursday night in the Tigres del Licey 1-0 win over the Toros del Este. 3B Ronny Mauricio 2-for-5, 2B (13th), K, .309/.354/.503 Mauricio...
Updated Post – Nov. 18, 10:20 AM Jeff Passan of ESPN was on a Blue Jays-centric Podcast to talk about what the offseason looks like for Toronto and center fielder Brandon Nimmo was a hot topic on the show. Here’s what Passan had to see about the type of contract Nimmo could expect to see as transcribed by Andrew Stoeten: “I went into it thinking, OK, he’s going to get,...
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot. In the common vernacular, it’s time for the Veteran’s Committee to vote on what is a highly controversial ballot likely to induce controversial results. Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, and Curt Schilling are some of the most controversial players to ever appear on the ballot. Their respective controversies led to...
Last week Major League Baseball announced the finalists for the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Winners are set to be announced on Nov. 1 but were the rightful winners even properly nominated? Three finalists were named to each position in the NL and AL, including a new utility spot. The Mets had one finalist, catcher Tomas Nido. But some players like Jeff McNeil, Francisco Lindor, Brandon...
On September 15, the Mets organization lost one of the toughest, most hard-nosed players it had ever seen, catcher John Stearns. As Joe D. wrote on MMO, for fans for of a certain age, a part of our childhood passed away that day as well. As Joe pointed out, after the trade of Tom Seaver on June 15, 1977, Mets fans did not have much to hold. To make matters worse, the Yankees were beginning a run...
