The Mets announced they have signed outfielder Alex Castellanos to a Minor League contract with an invitation to big league Spring Training. Castellanos, 28, played for PCL Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres last season, batting .275 with eight home runs and 42 RBI in 113 games. A 10th-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, Castellanos has a career Minor League batting average of...
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On behalf of everyone at Metsmerized Online, we would like to take some time to remember and honor all of the brave servicemen and women that have served and continue to serve our great country. Each Veteran’s Day we have an opportunity to recognize all the sacrifices of the amazing men and women who make up the greatest military in the world. They faithfully protect our borders, our...
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Earlier this afternoon, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reported that the Mets were talking to the Rockies about shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. That was confirmed by Mets beat reporter Marc Carig of Newsday: “According to a source, the Mets are indeed doing their due diligence. Have checked with Rockies on shortstop Troy Tulowitzki.” However, Jon Heyman of CBS Sports later reported that any...
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2014 NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR WINNER! The Baseball Writers Association of America have named Mets righthander Jacob deGrom the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year. He received 26 of the 30 first place votes and was second on the other four. DeGrom beat out Reds OF Billy Hamilton and Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong. “I’m truly honored to receive this award and would like to thank the BBWAA,” said...
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The Mets and Michael Cuddyer have agreed on a two-year deal, the team announced on Twitter. Joel Sherman reports that the total deal is worth $21 million dollars, with $8.5 million for the 2015 season, and $12.5 million in 2016. According to beat reporters, the Mets simply were not willing to part with any of their young arms to acquire a corner outfielder and made the decision to part with the...
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