Tag: NYM

MMO Free Agent Profile: Sean Manaea, SP

Sean Manaea Age: 30 (2/1/1992) B/T: R/L 2022 Traditional Stats: 28 GS, 8-9 W-L, 158.0 IP, 4.96 ERA, 1.297 WHIP, 156 SO, 50 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 75 ERA+, 4.53 FIP, 23.2 SO%, 7.5 BB%, -0.9 bWAR Rundown Had it not been for a poor 2022 season, Sean Manaea might have been considered one of the standout free-agent targets of this class. Unfortunately for him, this poor season has caused him to...

Morning Briefing: Dominic Smith Becomes a Free Agent

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets non-tendered Dominic Smith, making him a free agent. Smith had been with the Mets for parts of the last six seasons and he struggled to consistently produce with the team. The 2020 season, possibly in part because it was shortened, was by far his best season with the team as he produced a brilliant slash of .316/.377/.616/.993. His 2021 and 2022...

2022 Mets Report Card: Daniel Vogelbach, DH

Daniel Vogelbach Player Data: Age: 29 (12/17/1992), B/T: L/R Traditional Stats with Mets: 55 G, 183 PA, 149 AB, .255/.393/.436/.830, 6 HR, 25 RBI, 33 BB, 47 SO Advanced Stats with Mets: 144 wRC+, 25.7 K%, 18.0 BB%, .333 BABIP, 1.0 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR 2022 Salary: $1 million Grade: B 2022 Review Daniel Vogelbach became a member of the New York Mets on July 22, when he was acquired from the Pittsburgh...

Morning Briefing: Multiple Teams Interested in Seth Lugo

Good morning, Mets fans! Mike Puma of the New York post reports that Seth Lugo has garnered interest from several teams in the early stages of free agency. Puma added that the Mets have not been one of those teams. Lugo has been a staple in the Mets’ bullpen since 2016. In 2022, after a shaky start to the season, he became one of the more reliable pieces of the bullpen and was often used...

2022 Mets Report Card: Jeff McNeil, 2B

Player Data: Age: 30 (4/8/1992), B/T: L/R Traditional Stats: 148 G, 589 PA, 533 AB, .326/.382/.454/.836, 9 HR, 62 RBI, 40 BB, 61 SO Advanced Stats: 143 wRC+, 10.4% K%, 6.8% BB%, .353 BABIP, .323 xwOBA, 5.9 fWAR, 5.7 bWAR 2022 Salary: $3 million Grade: A+ 2022 Review Looking back at the 2022 New York Mets, a team etched in the franchise’s 60 year history as one of the best, no one is...

Morning Briefing: Francisco Lindor Voted Marvin Miller Man of the Year

Good morning, Mets fans! Francisco Lindor has been named the 2022 Marvin Miller Man of the Year by the Major League Baseball Players Association. For the award, players were asked to vote for the player they “most respect based on his leadership on the field and in the community.” In addition to being an involved and vocal leader on the field, Lindor has done plenty of work for his...

Morning Briefing: Phillies Stun Astros in Game 1

Good morning, Mets fans! The World Series commenced Friday night with the Philadelphia Phillies defeating the Houston Astros, 6-5. The Astros built a 5-0 lead early aided by two home runs from Kyle Tucker, but Justin Verlander couldn’t hold back the Phillies’ potent offense and the game was quickly tied 5-5. The game headed into extra innings after Nick Castellanos made a sliding...

Morning Briefing: Rangers Hire Bruce Bochy As Manager

Good morning Mets fans! On Friday, The Texas Rangers announced they have hired Bruce Bochy to a three-year contract to be the team’s manager. Bochy previously managed the San Diego Padres and the San Francisco Giants, winning three World Series championships with the latter. Additionally, The Toronto Blue Jays announced they have agreed to terms on a three-year contract with interim...

Morning Briefing: Upsets Looming in Postseason

Good morning, Mets fans! Three Division Series games took place on Friday, with the underdog coming away victorious in all three. It started with the Cleveland Guardians defeating the New York Yankees. With the game headed to extra innings, Jameson Taillon came on for a rare relief appearance and surrendered two runs in the top of the 10th without recording an out. Emmanuel Clase earned the save...

Morning Briefing: Mets Throttled as Elimination Looms

Good morning, Mets fans. Friday night, the Mets fell to the San Diego Padres 7-1, dropping a crucial first game of the Wild Card Series. Max Scherzer gave up seven runs in 4 2/3 innings, conceding four home runs. Eduardo Escobar provided the lone Mets run with a solo home run in the fifth inning. This is the first time in New York Mets history that they have allowed four home runs in one playoff...

Mets Injury Updates: McNeil a Couple Weeks from Rehab Assignment

Mets manager Luis Rojas gave updates on some of the Mets’ injured players and the progression they are making towards getting back on the major league roster. Jonathan Villar: Luis Rojas said Jonathan Villar is available to come into the game off the bench tonight, however they don’t want to risk reaggravating the hamstring tightness Villar was feeling, so they will be taking it easy with Villar...

MLB News: Yankees Sign Southpaw Justin Wilson

The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent left-hander Justin Wilson. MLB Insider Robert Murray was first in reporting that the two sides were in serious discussions about a deal. Wilson, 33, spent the last two seasons with the Mets and compiled 0.8 fWAR out of their bullpen over that time, with a 2.91 ERA and 3.62 FIP. The Mets and Wilson were in contact about negotiating a new...

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