Pitching depth, both in the rotation and bullpen, has been one of the main points of emphasis for the New York Mets this offseason. Last week, acting general manager Zack Scott told reporters during his first virtual press conference that he “definitely subscribes to the ‘never can have too much pitching’ cliché.” Pitching has begun to fly off the board, but with camps...
With billionaire Steve Cohen officially taking over ownership, a new era has finally begun for the New York Mets and it couldn’t come at a better time, as the team is looking to transform its roster into a championship contender over the offseason in hopes of making the playoffs in 2021. While the front office must make some significant changes to the Mets’ position player group,...
On November 1st, new Mets owner, Steve Cohen, took to Twitter and asked Mets fans how their experience could be better. Cohen received all kinds of suggestions, from having baristas at Citi Field making iced coffee beverages, to bringing back Banner Day, a Mets tradition from the Polo Grounds to the late 1980s. The MMO team decided to make things a bit easier for Mr. Cohen, assembling...
Rick Porcello Player Data: Age: 31, B/T: R/R Primary Stats: 12 G, 12 GS, 1-7, 59 IP, 5.64 ERA, 8.24 K/9, 2.29 BB/9, 1.508 WHIP Advanced Stats: 75 ERA+, 3.33 FIP, bWAR 0.1, fWAR 1.7 Free Agent: 2021 2020 Salary: $10M Grade: D 2020 Review Going into the 2020 season, the Mets figured to have a deep rotation, featuring Jacob deGrom, Noah Syndergaard, Marcus Stroman, Steven Matz, and a spot up for...
The 2020 off season will be an active one for the Mets. There will likely be a cascading of changes, starting with ownership. Reports are that Steve Cohen will be approved by the other owners to assume control of the Mets within the next month. There are strong rumors that Cohen will hire former Mets G.M Sandy Alderson as President of Baseball Operations. It’s fair to assume that...
Don’t get me wrong — there were a number of factors behind the New York Mets finishing 26-34 and tied with the Washington Nationals for last in the National League East standings. At different times throughout 2020, it was either the offense, defense, bullpen, or rotation that failed to help this club fire on all cylinders. Outside of the defense, a glaring hole in New York’s...
The Mets (25-31) travel to Washington DC for four games with the Nationals (23-33) to close the 2020 regular season. The teams will play Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 6:05 pm, and Sunday at 3:05 pm. The Mets and Nationals have split six games so far this season. The Mets need to win every game and receive significant help to remain alive in the playoff race in the National League. The...
According to Joe Pantorno of AMNY (he has been all over the Mets sale news), Steve Cohen is expected to “clean house” when he officially becomes the Mets majority owner. Of course, that would start with GM Brodie Van Wagenen. The Mets are a miracle finish away from missing the playoffs in both seasons with him at the helm. The former agent has seen most of his big free agent signings crash...
The Mets (21-26) travel to Philadelphia to take on Joe Girardi’s Phillies (23-23) in a three-game series beginning Tuesday night. The Mets are coming from a series against the Blue Jays in Buffalo, where Toronto took two of three. The Phillies are fresh off a seven-game series with the Marlins, in which Miami won five of the games. For the Mets the task is clear-win at least nine...
Good Morning, Mets fans! Yesterday was an off-day for the Mets, but it was certainly not an uneventful day as the Steve Cohen deal to purchase the team was made official. The news expectedly caused quite the positive uproar on Mets Twitter and amongst Mets fans everywhere. Rick Porcello will take the mound for the Mets tonight as they open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies at...
Looking back… Yesterday, the Mets lost to the Blue Jays in the rubber match of their series in Buffalo by a score of 7-3. David Peterson tossed five innings, allowing two runs on three hits while walking two and striking out two. He was lifted after 81 pitches, and the combination of Brad Brach and Jared Hughes faltered in the sixth. They combined to allow five runs in the sixth, and turned a...
Good Morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, Rick Porcello faced off against the Orioles and got schlacked, surrendering five-runs on 10 hits in only three-innings of work. However, the amazins’ fought back from a 5-1 deficit and Pete Alonso capped things off with a go-ahead home run in the bottom of the eighth to split the series. Tonight, the team has a rare day off as they travel to Buffalo...
