Author: Jack Hendon

2018 Mets Report Card: Tomas Nido, Catcher

Tomas Nido, C Player Data: Age: 24, B/T: R/R, Free Agency: 2024 Basic Stats: 34 G, 90 PA, 1 HR, 9 RBI, .167/.200/.238 Advanced Stats: 20 wRC+, .193 wOBA, 4.4% BB, 30% K, -0.5 fWAR/bWAR Grade: D+ 2018 Review: As the story went for a number of younger talents in the organization, Tomas Nido didn’t get much of a shot to prove himself until the last leg of the season. Even with the injuries to...

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Mets Considering Jim Riggleman for Bench Coach Position

With a few adjustments to their coaching staff leaving vacancies in the hitting, bullpen, and bench coach positions, the Brodie Van Wagenen and the Mets’ coaching staff already have their sights set on former Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman (first reported by Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports). Riggleman, 65, recently left the Reds’ organization after being passed over for a...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Harper Sweepstakes Nearing Kickoff

Good morning, Mets fans, and welcome to today’s edition of the hot stove rumor roundup! Despite a relatively quiet weekend on the free agent market, the waters surrounding a few frontline free agents are starting to boil, with potential contenders for such young studs as Bryce Harper and Manny Machado beginning to emerge as teams continue to chisel out offseason plans. Interest in Harper...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Qualifying Offers Seep In

Good morning, Mets fans, and happy Saturday! The Hot Stove still has yet to turn all the way up, but as we get our ducks in a row and prepare for the frenzy of free agent signings and winter trades, certain teams’ strategies moving forward have become much clearer thanks to the qualifying offer deadline, which passed at 5:00 PM yesterday, and rather quietly, at that. A record-low seven...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: More Decisions Looming

Good morning, Mets fans! While the rumor mill has yet to get cranking, there are still an array of team and player options to be declined or accepted, along with a number of contracts that were determined yesterday… many of which could shape the Mets’ offseason plans as they look at potential upgrades behind the plate, along the bench, and within the bullpen. Option Deadline on...

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