Good morning, Mets fans! Mets owner Steve Cohen held a press conference on Wednesday where he assessed the state of the team as the Mets have fallen to fourth place in the NL East despite having the largest payroll in baseball. After the Mets’s blowup in Philadelphia on Sunday, there were many questions about GM Billy Eppler and manager Buck Showalter’s job security; Cohen put those...
They’ve shared more than just a city. While the Mets and Yankees rarely engage in trade talks, it’s not unusual for players to spend parts of their careers in Queens and in the Bronx. According to Baseball-Reference, the count has now surpassed 150, but here are some of the most notable plus verdicts on which team they fared better with. David Cone – Mets (1987-92; 03), Yankees...
On February 13, 2003, the Mets coaxed pitcher David Cone out of retirement for one more go-round with the team. Cone had retired after pitching for the Red Sox in 2001, missing the entire 2002 season. In 2003, Cone made four starts for the Mets, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.50 ERA. He retired in late May, citing a chronic hip problem as his reason for stepping away from the game as an active...
Here is proof that some good came out of the abominable 1992 season. Hoping to eradicate a disastrous conclusion to 1991, the Mets’ winter maneuvering was predicated upon acquiring proven veterans. Bret Saberhagen, Eddie Murray, and Willie Randolph were among the newcomers, joining Gooden and HoJo to help foster expectations of a division title. The initial test of this experiment came...
By John Jackson Good morning Mets fans! Ahead of the New York Yankees’ postseason opener, it was the New York Mets who were the talk of the town on Thursday as they fired manager Mickey Callaway. The Mets have now begun their search for a new manager in a loaded field where many names are being thrown around. Latest Mets News After Callaway’s firing, general manager Brodie Van...
Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (27-29) lost their four-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (38-19) after falling 2-0 to the Dodgers on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. The Mets will continue their West Coast road trip as they open up a three-game set with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday at 9:40 p.m. EDT. Latest Mets News Zack Wheeler (4-3, 4.63 ERA) will get the nod for...
For seventeen major league seasons, David Cone continually sought information and tutelage for anything that would help give him an advantage on the mound. From seeking instruction as a 19-year-old prospect from future Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry, to pitch designing before it became en vogue in today’s game, to assimilating with the advanced metrics for his benefit on the mound and...
Throughout baseball history there are certain players who make a quick ascent to the majors, ready to dominate and live out a dream they’ve had since childhood. These players are few and far between, as the maturity factor and lack of experience can instantly overwhelm young athletes. Then there’s the case of Dwight Gooden. Selected fifth overall by the New York Mets in the 1982 MLB...
For the last seven years, the New York Mets have had many of their young, talented arms under the tutelage of a former Cy Young Award winner and World Series MVP throughout their minor league system. As many of the rising arms took shape, this two-time, twenty-game winner helped aid in critiquing, defining and preparing their physical and mental makeup for the major leagues. Frank “Sweet...
Standing in Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant last Friday night, the premier baseball establishment in Manhattan featuring a museum-worthy collection of memorabilia and collectibles, I was near the back of the West 33rd Street bar. I was waiting my turn as a member of the media to get the chance to speak with two former starting pitchers who combined to win 356 games, appear in seven All-Star...
If you stumbled into Foley’s NY Pub and Restaurant last Friday night, you’d find some interesting guests on hand. Sure you’d be amazed by the vast amount of memorabilia decorating the inside of the bustling pub, with over 3,000 signed baseballs, 500-plus bobbleheads, World Series rings, and jerseys hanging from the ceiling. You’ll see several tables near the back of the...
You may have heard that the Mets are probably selling at the deadline. The Mets’ impending fire sale is the worst-kept secret in sports. Being that they’re in the middle of a lost season, the Mets have plenty of expendable guys. Addison Reed, Curtis Granderson, Jay Bruce, Lucas Duda and Asdrubal Cabrera are all slated to hit the open market at the end of the year and the Mets would...
