Author: James Villani

Mark Vientos, Jiman Choi Among Last Roster Cuts

Roster cuts are in full swing as the New York Mets ready for their March 28 season opener against the Milwaukee Brewers. The latest round of moves, according to president of baseball operations David Stearns, consist of Jiman Choi and Mark Vientos being left off the squad. Meanwhile, Brett Baty, and in a surprise, Zack Short, have made the team. Vientos entered spring training as the likely...

Read More

Mets’ Split Squads Walk It Off Against Miami, Drop Game To Washington

The New York Mets spent Sunday playing two games. The split-squad affair saw half the team travel to West Palm Beach to take on the Washington Nationals. Meanwhile, the other half stayed at Port St. Lucie and played the Miami Marlins at Clover Park. The squad who took on the Marlins erased a 6-1 deficit and tallied a 7-6 win courtesy of a José Iglesias walk-off solo home run. The team against...

Read More

Jeff McNeil Excels In Minor League Spring Training Game

Jeff McNeil returned to a lineup today. Not a major league one, but he took the next step back in his rehab from an early injury. McNeil played five innings for a Mets’ minor league team on the back fields in Port St. Lucie, Florida on Sunday. He had been dealing with a left bicep issue that occurred while swinging a bat early in spring. The plan was for McNeil to play in the minor league...

Read More

Steve Cohen Addresses Alonso Situation, Farm System, and Expectations

Prior to the New York Mets’ split-squad games on Sunday, team owner Steve Cohen spoke to reporters in the Mets’ dugout at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Cohen addressed a plethora of different topics as the regular season is rapidly approaching. Pete Alonso It is well documented that the Mets’ star slugger, Pete Alonso, is set to hit free agency at the season’s...

Read More

Crossfire: Should The Mets Reunite With J.D. Davis?

Another right-handed bat has become available before Opening Day. The Giants placed former Met J.D. Davis on waivers on Friday to make room for Matt Chapman on their roster. Chapman recently signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the team. The New York Mets traded Davis, along with three prospects, to the Giants in 2022 for designated hitter Darin Ruf. The Mets, much in need of power,...

Read More