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Morning Briefing: Ronny Mauricio Makes Winter League Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! Having recently gained approval from the Mets, Ronny Mauricio is set to play for the Tigres Del Licey, primarily at third base during the Dominican Winter League. The 22-year-old’s journey began last offseason when he earned the LIDOM MVP title, leading the league in various offensive categories. For his inaugural appearance for the Tigres, Mauricio was slotted in...

Morning Briefing: Mets, Correa Still Quiet On Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the New York Mets and Carlos Correa’s camp have been quiet over the Christmas holiday, all while a possible deal has been in flux due to complications from an injury Correa sustained in 2014. First appearing on his physical with San Francisco, both San Fran and the Mets have expressed concern over an ankle injury and...

Steve Cohen To Keep Promise To Mets Fans No Matter The Cost

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has made it clear that he will do whatever it takes to keep his promise to Mets fans, no matter the price. In a wide-ranging and eye-opening interview with Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Cohen spoke about missing out on star free agent shortstop Carlos Correa, spending a boatload of cash this offseason and being in play for other big name free agents further...

Report: Jacob DeGrom Happy To Stay if Offers are Similar

Jacob deGrom could end up remaining a New York Met if all is equal in free agency and the contract offer he receives from the front office is similar to the ones he gets from other teams. Per Mike Puma of The New York Post, sources indicate that deGrom would prefer to remain in Queens with the only major league organization he’s ever known, provided there isn’t a massive difference...

Injury Updates: McNeil to Begin Rehab Assignment, Conforto Close Behind

The Mets may be getting a couple of their offensive stalwarts back sooner rather than later. Second baseman Jeff McNeil is beginning a rehab assignment with Single-A Brooklyn on Sunday, where he is expected to get two or three at-bats at the plate and play around five innings, manager Luis Rojas said prior to Sunday’s series finale with the San Diego Padres. McNeil, 29, was placed on the...

MMO Exclusive: Mike Puma of the New York Post Discusses His Book

Mike Puma, the longtime New York Mets beat reporter for the New York Post, has seen and heard quite a bit during his time covering the team in some capacity over the last two-plus decades. During his time with the team, Puma has witnessed a myriad amount of events both on and off the field. From the 2000 Subway World Series; the 2006 season in which the Mets looked to be the best team in the...

Mets Expressing Interest In Veteran Catcher Tyler Flowers

The Mets are reportedly looking for backstop reinforcements. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, New York is looking for more catching depth to perhaps slot in at No. 3 on the depth chart for the team, and a name that has piqued their interest is Tyler Flowers. Flowers, 35, is a 12-year MLB veteran who has spent the last five with the division rival Atlanta Braves, after playing the...

Pete Alonso Ready to Show His Bulldog Mentality In 2021

Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso didn’t exactly set the world ablaze in 2020, following his breakout Rookie of the Year campaign the year prior. Though, Alonso can be awarded a mulligan, as the season was a mere 60-games, didn’t start until the end of July, and was amidst a global pandemic. Alonso was worth just 0.4 fWAR — or 0.3 rWAR if you prefer to go that route — but there...

Trevor Bauer Pens Statement After Rebuffing Mets, Fans on Friday

The Mets thought they were on the one-yard line with free agent starting pitcher Trevor Bauer on Thursday, but when Friday rolled along, he chose to take his talents to Los Angeles and join the Dodgers. According to a report from Joel Sherman of the New York Post, multiple sources informed the paper that at a point during the last 24 hours leading up to the deal, the Mets felt they had agreed...

Jay Bruce: I Let The Team Down

Jay Bruce began a rehab assignment last night for the St. Lucie Mets, which was his first game played in almost two months at any level as he dealt with injuries (hip and plantar fasciitis) that he was playing through for a decent portion of the season. However, he was not particularly productive before going down as he was slashing only .212/.292/.321 with three home runs and 17 RBI in 212...

Todd Frazier Says His Best is Yet to Come

The Mets have recently been connected to Todd Frazier, as an option at the hot corner for next season. The 31-year old hit .213/.344/.428 last season with 27 home runs and 74 RBIs to give him a 108 wRC+. Defensively, he recorded a superb 10 defensive runs saved at the position. Frazier accumulated a 3.4 WAR over the course of the season that he split between the Chicago White Sox and the New...

Conforto Could Start Swinging A Bat In January

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Michael Conforto is progressing greatly on his way back from left shoulder surgery back in September. According to Sherman, Conforto is now expected to be swinging a bat by late January after receiving excellent medical updates recently from his surgeons. According to his representatives, Conforto has been working out regularly and is should be a...

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