David Wright told MLB Network Radio that his shoulder feels good and said that last week’s MRI results showed significant improvement compared to previous MRIs. “I’m starting to see some good results,” Wright said regarding his rehab progress. He estimated that he’s about a month away from conducting baseball activities. “I think everything we know about David’s shoulder...
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David Waldstein of the New York Times reports that the Mets have interviewed Pat Roessler for the vacant assisting hitting coach position.The former farm director of the New York Yankees, Roessler was recently let go along with Kevin Long who has since been hired as the Mets new hitting coach. Roessler has been coaching professionally for over three decades, having spent time with the Yankees,...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that Alan Nero, the agent for the Korean slugging shortstop Jung-ho Kang, said he anticipates his client will be posted shortly after the December Winter Meetings. He joked, “If he were Cuban, he’d get $100 million.” MLB Trade Rumors spoke to an international scouting director who says Kang doesn’t possess any plus tools, and may profile as a utility guy...
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Pending a physical, the New York Yankees and outfielder Chris Young have reached an agreement on a deal worth $2.5 million dollars. WFAN’s Sweeny Murti first reported the deal and both sides reportedly wanted to get something done after the season ended. After signing with the Mets for $7.25 million, Young struggled mightily and ended up being released in August. He batted just .205 with a .283...
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Mike Puma of the New York Post is hearing that David Wright has made “significant progress” in his shoulder rehab. And the good news is that it now appears that Wright will not need surgery according to a statement from the team. He visited David Altchek, the team’s doctor, today at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. An examination revealed that his bruised left...
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