Author: John Flanigan

Latest on Francisco Lindor Extension Talks with Mets

With less than three days left until superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor’s self-imposed Opening Day deadline, there have been numerous reports about the latest extension talks between Lindor’s camp and the Mets on Monday night. As first pointed out by SNY’s Andy Martino earlier in the night, the Mets had an offer of approximately 10 years, $325 million out to Lindor. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman...

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Mets Release LHP Mike Montgomery

The New York Mets announced on Sunday night that they have released left-hander Mike Montgomery. The veteran had an opt-out deadline of today, March 28, in his minor league deal with the team. While speaking with reporters following his outing earlier today, Montgomery said he was yet to make a decision, and he would talk things over with the team later on. The southpaw got the start on Sunday...

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Puma: Mike Piazza to Increase Presence with Mets

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza will be increasing his presence around the organization. Puma notes that Piazza will be taking on some community relations and marketing responsibilities, as well as building relationships with the players. Piazza was in camp at Port St. Lucie serving as a guest instructor this past week. While speaking with...

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Mike Montgomery Continues Strong Bid for Roster Spot

Thus far in New York Mets camp, one of the players who has very quietly enjoyed a ton of success is non-roster invitee Mike Montgomery. With less than a week left in Grapefruit League play, the lefty has been one of the bigger standouts on the mound for the Mets. Montgomery tossed two scoreless innings in his last outing back on March 11 against the Astros. He continued that success, tossing two...

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Marcus Stroman Open to Extension But Focused on Winning Games

The main focus around contract extension talks for the New York Mets of late of course, has been Michael Conforto and Francisco Lindor. However, one of the impending free agents who is often forgotten about is Marcus Stroman. The right-hander has been dialed in this spring and figures to be a key piece of the 2021 New York Mets’ starting rotation, especially with Carlos Carrasco injured....

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