“When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse… Out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look but it was gone.” It was great while it lasted… An exciting World Series run in 2015, followed by one good month in 2016… That was the extent of the “long run of sustainable success” that was promised to us in 2010, when Sandy Alderson gave his first press...
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According to Jim Duquette of MLB Network, the New York Mets are now out on relievers Bryan Shaw and Tommy Hunter. Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman have each confirmed the news. Sherman went as far as to say he spoke with an agent who told him Sandy Alderson is “getting frustrated with some guys who won’t budge and is going to pull some offers.” Alderson was hot on the trail for both...
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Happy Sunday, everyone. On the eve of the Winter Meetings I wanted to put together a primer of sorts that includes our 2018 payroll commitments, arbitration projections, and a review of the team’s top questions and concerns. Guaranteed Contracts – $72.0 Million Yoenis Cespedes – $29,000,000 David Wright – $20,000,000 Asdrubal Cabrera – $8,250,000 Jerry Blevins...
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Last week I asked my editorial staff to help me produce a series of offseason plans for the Mets ahead of the Winter Meetings, which kickoff on Monday. Essentially, I asked each of my editors what they would do if they were the GM of the team and had just $30-35 million to work with. As far as guidelines go, I asked everyone to use the free agent contract projections of MLB Trade Rumors and Jon...
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In the center of this vintage photo from 1962 is the first owner of the New York Mets, Joan Payson, who is flanked by our first general manager George Weiss, and the team’s first manager Casey Stengel. All three played a significant role in the formative years of the Mets, and when Nelson Doubleday purchased the franchise in 1980, he believed the first of order of business was to honor the...
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