Tag: Jose Reyes

Morning Briefing: Rhys Hoskins Joins Brewers

Good morning, Mets fans!  After years of being a divisional pest, former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report the agreement.  The deal comes with an opt-out after the first season, according to Passan.  Hoskins, 31, missed last season after suffering a torn ACL during...

Hall of Fame Case: José Reyes

There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next up is another first-timer on the ballot who’s arguably the most exciting player in franchise history.   Watching him was all about anticipation—edge-of-your seat anticipation—eagerly awaiting what would transpire at the plate or on the base paths. With gazelle-like...

Morning Briefing: Ronny Mauricio Makes Winter League Debut

Good morning, Mets fans! Having recently gained approval from the Mets, Ronny Mauricio is set to play for the Tigres Del Licey, primarily at third base during the Dominican Winter League. The 22-year-old’s journey began last offseason when he earned the LIDOM MVP title, leading the league in various offensive categories. For his inaugural appearance for the Tigres, Mauricio was slotted in...

David Wright Among First Time Hall of Fame Nominees

Major League Baseball announced the 26 inductee candidates for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Monday. Of the 12 players appearing for the first time on the ballot, former Mets include David Wright, Bartolo Colon, Adrián González, José Reyes, and José Bautista. Of the 14 holdovers remaining from last year’s ballot, former Mets include Billy Wagner, Gary Sheffield, Carlos Beltrán, Bobby...

Morning Briefing: Francisco Lindor Becomes Fourth Met to Reach 30-30 Mark

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made history yesterday, becoming the fourth player in Mets history to hit 30 home runs and steal 30 bases in the same season. Lindor entered Wednesday’s doubleheader with 27 home runs and 30 stolen bases on the season, needing just three more balls to leave the yard to hit the esteemed 30-30 mark. Francisco got to work early as he...

OTD 2005: The Adventures Of Dae-Sung Koo

Pitchers at the plate and on the base paths are all but extinct. That’s what makes this moment extra special — even if it was always unique. There was a time in which even the best left-handed major leaguers found excuses to avoid facing Randy Johnson. Dae-Sung Koo, though, had no fear. Or he didn’t know any better. Whatever the reason, the 35-year-old relief pitcher stepped into the...

Preview of the 2024 Hall of Fame Candidates

The newest members of baseball’s hall of fame are Scott Rolen and Fred McGriff. They will be enshrined in Cooperstown this summer. A preview of the 2024 hall of fame candidates shows a few former Mets on the ballot, as well as one former star who seems to be a lock to be elected in his first year of eligibility. Adrián Beltré Let’s start with Adrián Beltré, the former Dodger,...

Mets Worst Free-Agent Signing No. 4: Kaz Matsui

This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency. The regrettable list includes names such as Jeurys Familia, James McCann, and most recently Jed Lowrie. Next was the Mets’ failed attempt at finding the next superstar from Japan. If only every game could be like his first. Kaz Matsui led off Opening Day 2004 as the prized addition of the Mets offseason hyped...

Brandon Nimmo In Position To Challenge Mets Records

After David Wright signed his seven-year, $122 million contract, we knew he was going to re-write the New York Mets record books, and he did. If not for spinal stenosis, he would have put all the records well out of reach. Unfortunately, he did get injured, and as a result, he did put the records in play. Other than Tim Healey of Newsday jokingly referring to Brandon Nimmo putting the hit by...

Francisco Lindor Completes Fantastic Bounce Back Season in 2022

There were high expectations for Francisco Lindor after he was acquired by the New York Mets during the 2020-21 offseason, and in the 2022 season, those expectations were met. Lindor came over to the Mets along with Carlos Carrasco in a trade that sent Amed Rosario, Andrés Giménez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene to Cleveland. Before the start of the 2021 regular season, the Mets were able to sign...

McNeil Holds MLB’s Highest Average Going Into Game 162

Early in the season, it seemed that Jeff McNeil had fallen out of the race for the National League batting title. McNeil had a batting average of .208 in July and saw his season average fall from .319 to .294. The Mets second baseman/outfielder persevered the rest of the season and batted .370 from August 1 to October 2 to raise his batting average to an MLB-leading .326. With a slim margin over...

OTD 2018: David Wright’s Farewell

He ran onto the Citi Field diamond with the same hustle and spring in his step when he entered the Shea grounds for his debut 14 years earlier. He still flashed that same smile fans were so accustomed to. On the penultimate day of the regular season, Wright said goodbye to a New York audience that watched him grow up before its eyes. With setbacks that likely would’ve forced a less determined...

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