For the past two years, signing the Mets’ young pitchers to long-term contracts seemed a paramount issue. Whom should they sign first, and for how much? Could they afford to sign two? In their wildest dreams, could they keep them all? Last winter, Mets GM Sandy Alderson said signing one or two of his young starting pitchers to long-term extensions was something they were considering and that it...
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One of the players I most enjoyed covering was Robin Ventura for those two years he played for the Yankees. In a clubhouse full of stars and egos, Ventura was a voice of calm, reason and humorous relief. I enjoyed stopping by his locker to shoot the breeze for a minute or two, talking about things other than baseball. Very smart, clever and possessing an insight on numerous issues. When there...
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There are a lot of things Mets GM Sandy Alderson and manager Terry Collins will consider over the next two days as they construct their postseason roster in preparation for the wild-card game against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, at Citi Field. Collins has been spoiled with access to 40 players since September 1. Now, they’ll face Madison Bumgarner with 25. Here are the questions...
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The Mets got all they could have hoped for this afternoon – and season – from Robert Gsellman. The Mets’ rookie, who along with Seth Lugo kept them in the wild-card race and was again superb Wednesday afternoon. Gsellman threw 5.2 scoreless innings with four strikeouts, but couldn’t overcome his anemic offense in the 1-0 loss to the Washington Nationals. “We didn’t lose any ground,” was...
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Recent history tells us when Mets’ brass speculates on the return of injured players, it usually takes longer than announced. So, when GM Sandy Alderson refused to comment Friday on the progress of Jacob deGrom and Steven Matz, I can’t help but conclude they aren’t coming back anytime soon. “I’m not going to talk about them,” Alderson said. “The players who have gotten us here are the players...
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