Mets Junkies

  • Are the Mets Ready to Move Mauricio?

    Fans of the youngster have been waiting him for a few seasons now and it’s not a surprise that the shortstop has built a following. When your team is hitting and/or winning ballgames, you’re probably not in much of a hurry to promote the switch-hitter. The last thing you want your prospects to do is…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets Pitchers Shut Padres out; Offense Comes up Clutch

    Wow, did the San Diego Padres have Max Scherzer working hard. The right-hander would be taken to the limit often as the Friars forced seven full counts. However, Scherzer being the dominant veteran he is, didn’t allow any runs to cross in his five innings pitched. Things got interesting in the first as Tomas Nido…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets take the Home Opener in a big way

    Out of the gate, the lineup showed a ton of patience as Miami Marlins starter Edwin Cabrera was chase out of the game after just 2.2 innings. The righty would end up allowing two earned runs while not allowing any hits, however, the Dominican born pitcher did walk 7 in the contest. Brandon Nimmo would…

    Gem Tablak

  • Nimmo Considering a Life of Crime

    Now before everyone loses their lid, the headline is referring to Nimmo stealing bases, and will not be joining the Trey-Nine Crip Gang. New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is a talented outfielder who has shown a strong ability to get on base during his career. He certainly proved his talent and just how highly…

    Gem Tablak

  • Mets 2023 Projections: Justin Verlander

    Recently, we did a 2023 Projection for infielder Jeff McNeil and as usual, it was a ton of fun. So let’s continue, however, this time we’ll move on to a pitcher. I figure that it won’t hurt to alternate weekly with a position player, then a pitcher. This week, we’ll take a gander at the…

    Gem Tablak

  • Ottavino Returning to Mets Bullpen

    Brooklyn native Adam Ottavino will return to the Bullpen for the Mets, joining Edwin Diaz as the second arm to be back from the 2022 season. Ottavino will earn $14.5M over the next two seasons, however does have the ability to opt out of the contract after just one season. The deal also includes up…

    Gem Tablak