The Mets currently have four outfielders on their 40-man roster: Yoenis Cespedes, Juan Lagares, Brandon Nimmo and Michael Conforto. However, last month Mets general manager Sandy Alderson indicated that Conforto could miss the beginning of the regular season. “He may be ready to go by Opening Day but I don’t believe he will be,” Alderson said. This is to be expected as Conforto...
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Let’s step into our special Amazin’s time machine and set the dial back to January 3, 2000, the day the New York Mets released Bobby Bonilla and agreed to that so-called infamous annuity to defer his remaining salary. The Situation The Twin Towers are standing over downtown Manhattan, and Shea Stadium stands tall in Queens. The Mets have just finished a strong 1999 season, going 97-66 and...
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Tuesday on MLB Tonight, Greg Amsinger, Dan Plesac and Bill Ripken highlighted their American League and National League Comeback Players of the Year with two Mets making the cut: Matt Harvey and Hansel Robles. While Harvey is a choice that makes sense considering his track record, Robles’ name came as more of a surprise. However, Amsinger believes that he will have a “sub 2.00 ERA...
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MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson figuring to have about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Once upon a time, right-handed starter Andrew Cashner was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the San Diego Padres straight up for first baseman Anthony Rizzo....
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Good morning, Mets fans. Here’s what’s been going on around baseball the last 24 hours. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the San Diego Padres have extended a seven-year contract offer to Eric Hosmer. The deal reportedly would be the largest deal handed out to a free agent in franchise history. Hosmer hit .318/.385/.498 last season with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs. He also...
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