Author: Joe D

Ike Davis Wanted Out, Said Team Has Given Up On Him

WFAN’s Mike Francesa said today, that Ike Davis wants out. Francesa said he spoke with Davis during the All Star break and Ike said he wanted to leave. The former Met first rounder believes the fans have given up on him and the team has given up on him. (Hat tip to Julie) Adam Rubin got the sense that Ike Davis is a goner after a Mets insider told him today, that teams view him as a decent...

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Mets Announce 2014 Promos: Free-Shirt Fridays, Saturday Concerts, Family Sundays

The New York Mets today announced their promotional schedule for the 2014 season at Citi Field.  All promotions will take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays highlighted by Free-Shirt Fridays, Saturday Concerts & Fireworks and Family Sundays. Single game tickets for all 81 Mets home games including Opening Day and the Subway Series go on sale Saturday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. at...

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Sandy Alderson Insists Nothing Is Close, “No, No, No”

You can’t make this stuff up… Sandy Alderson completely contradicted everything Jeff Wilpon said earlier today about “something cooking” and a move to come later after meeting with a player last night… Sandy Alderson insisted there was nothing close. "No, no, no." #mets — Adam Rubin (@AdamRubinMedia) November 13, 2013 Sandy Alderson seemed geniunely...

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Mets Interest In Granderson and Cruz Has Been Overstated

Adam Rubin of ESPN New York spoke with a Mets insider who told him that the Mets interest in Curtis Granderson and Nelson Cruz is being overstated. The Mets have publicly acknowledged interest in both free agent outfielders, but you have to understand that this is no different than what we’ve seen before regarding other elite free agent options over the years. Interest is one thing…...

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Phillies’ Power Play May Have Fueled Market For Granderson, Beltran, Cruz

It may have already begun before the hot stove season got underway, when the San Francisco Giants quietly re-signed right fielder Hunter Pence to a five-year, $90 million dollars. The Giants’ all star cashed in at a cool $18 million per season. Had he gone to free agency, the 30-year old Pence would have been one of the youngest power outfielders on the market. Perhaps general manager...

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