In May 2016, Mets’ slugging first baseman Lucas Duda was placed on the disabled list for a stress fracture in his lower back. With his return date in question, the club looked to quickly address their need at first base. Less than a week from when the Mets placed Duda on the DL, they acquired veteran first baseman James Loney from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations. Prior to...
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This is part two of the interview, Jon Updike talked about Pete Alonso and Matthew Allan on Monday here. Former Mets’ area scouting supervisor Jon Updike believes in paying it forward. As a former 28th-round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1993 MLB Draft, Updike reflects fondly on the scout, John Ramey, who took the chance on him as a reliever and offered Updike all he could ask...
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Former Mets’ area scouting supervisor Jon Updike believes in paying it forward. As a former 28th-round pick by the Seattle Mariners in the 1993 MLB Draft, Updike reflects fondly on the scout, John Ramey, who took the chance on him as a reliever and offered Updike all he could ask for: an opportunity. After his professional playing career was over, in which he spent time with the Mariners,...
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In early January, the Columbia Fireflies – the Class-A affiliate of the New York Mets – announced their coaching staff for the upcoming 2020 season. Comprised of an entirely new staff, the Fireflies will be led by first-time manager Reid Brignac. Brignac, 34, spent nine years in the majors with six different organizations from 2008-2016. He was selected 45th overall out of St. Amant...
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Before the Atlanta Braves became a perennial playoff team, in which the organization won 14-consecutive division championships from 1991-2005 (the lone exception coming in 1994 due to the players’ strike), the club dealt with many lean and frustrating seasons. From 1966 (the first season the Braves moved to Atlanta) through the 1990 season, the Braves only made the postseason twice;...
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