Author: Joe D

Nieuwenhuis Clears Waivers, Outrighted To Triple-A Las Vegas

The Mets announced that Kirk Nieuwenhuis has cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. June 13 The New York Mets have reclaimed OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels, according to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin. To make room for Nieuwenhuis on the 40 man roster, reliever Jerry Blevins was transferred to the 60 day disabled list. Nieuwenhuis was traded...

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Jacob deGrom and Wife Stacey Talk About Their Home In New York City

Here’s a cool video from our friends at Coldwell Banker. It’s Jacob deGrom and his beautiful wife Stacey showing off their home away from home in New York City. DeGrom talks about the memories of playing catch with his dad growing up, something he still enjoys doing in the off season. The 2014 MLB Rookie of the Year and his wife discuss their adjustment to city life from the comfort...

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It Always Comes Back To Mets’ Financial State

Regardless of whether or not you think Sandy Alderson and the Mets need to make a big splash deal before this season’s trade deadline, here is some sobering information about the perception around the league regarding the financial state of the team. In his latest piece for ESPN Insider, Buster Olney says that there is no indication that Mets ownership is going to provide the funds needed...

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Dilson Herrera Has Locked Onto Second Base Job

Sunday’s 10-8 win over the Atlanta Braves may have the best game and the most satisfying win of the season thus far for the Mets. At least that’s how it felt to me. Before the series I tweeted out that I believed the returns of Travis d’Arnaud and Dilson Herrera could be the spark the Mets needed to boost the lineup and energize the clubhouse. And wouldn’t you know it,...

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Lagares Blasts A Three-Run Shot As Mets Explode For Four Homers

During Sunday afternoon’s huge comeback win over the Atlanta Braves, the Mets exploded for four home runs for the third time this season and second time this month. Darrell Ceciliani, Dilson Herrera and Travis d’Arnaud all went deep, but it was a three-run shot by Juan Lagares in the 6th that proved to be the decisive blow that gave the Mets a dramatic 10-8 victory. Lagares went 3-for-5 with a...

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