Join former Mets pitcher and current SNY analyst Nelson Figueroa for his annual charity bowling event at Lucky Strike in Manhattan on January 16. Enjoy an evening of bowling and mingling with Figgy and guests to help raise funds for Chai Lifeline (ChaiLifeline.org). In addition to a fun night of bowling, there will be a cash bar, photos and autographs opportunities, and even a Chinese Auction!...
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Chris Cannizzaro, an original member of the 1962 New York Mets, passed away at the age of 78, the San Diego Padres announced on Friday. Cannizzaro was suffering from lung cancer and lost his battle on Thursday. A defensive minded catcher, Cannizzaro was selected from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1961 expansion draft and played in 59 games for the 1962 Mets team, batting .241 in 156 plate...
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According to what a source told Marc Carig of Newsday, three Mets prospects whose names were kicked around at the Winter Meetings included 2011 first rounder – outfielder Brandon Nimmo, 2012 first rounder – catcher Kevin Plawecki, and currently the team’s top catching prospect Tomas Nido. Carig believes those prospects could come into play as the Mets evaluate their options in...
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The Mets are among teams scouting free-agent RHP Jose Arredondo, who is currently pitching for Bravos de Margarita in the Venezuela winter league. “I want major league scouts to focus on the training I’ve done and how I’m trying to get back in major league form,” Arredondo told the Daily News from Venezuela, where he’s currently pitching for the Bravos de Margarita....
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In an exclusive interview, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with Daily News columnist John Harper, and also spoke candidly about the Mets GM. Asked whether he thought New York has become a Mets town as opposed to a Yankees one, Manfred offered some high praise for the Mets and Sandy Alderson in particular. “I think the Mets have made amazing strides in the past few years,” Manfred...
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