Mets Junkies

  • Mets Trade James McCann

    The Mets were able to find a taker for catcher James McCann, and hey, that’s all they needed. McCann will pack his bags and head for Maryland as the veteran backstop is now an Oriole. As of now, the Mets haven’t received a player back in the deal. Also, Steve Cohen will assume a large…

    Gem Tablak

  • How we Would Handle the Catching Situation

    There are ton of people across Facebook and Twitter that just DO NOT like this trade, and all I can really say to that is “oh well”. They must have high expectations of this kid and might be looking for him to catch 135 games, I’m definitely not. It’s no secret that the Mets would’ve…

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Recap: Bassitt Shines

    The Mets played the Marlins yesterday with Chris Bassitt making his unofficial Mets debut. The newly acquired righty pitched well, going 4.2 scoreless frames. Bassitt allowed just 4 hits while walking none and striking out 3. That was the start of a Mets shutout, as the Mets beat the Marlins 10-0. Eric Orze got the…

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  • Friday’s Pitching Preview & Lineup (7/23)

    The 50-43 New York Mets will play the first game of a three-game set against the 48-44 Toronto Blue Jays. After taking the series (2-1) against the Reds at The Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, the Mets look to take two of three here at home as well. Friday’s contest will feature a couple pitchers…

    Gem Tablak

  • Wednesday’s Pitching Preview & Lineup 7/21

    The 49-43 New York Mets will play the last of a three-game set against the 49-46 Cincinnati Reds. After splitting the first two games, the Mets look to take the rubber match against this scrappy Cincinnati club. This afternoon’s contest will feature Long Island native Marcus Stroman on the hill. Stroman owns a 6-8 record…

    Gem Tablak

  • MetsJunkies Recap: McCannon Strikes in Comeback Win

    The Mets beat the Braves 4-3 in the opening game of a three game series in Atlanta. After the offense was stymied over 6 innings, the bats woke up in the seventh. James McCann hit a huge game tying three run homerun. It was McCann his 7th of the year. Most likely the biggest of…

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