Upon his arrival for the GM Meetings in San Diego, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen met with the media. Among many topics of discussion was first base prospect Peter Alonso. Alonso enjoyed a tremendous breakout 2018 season, as he mashed a minor league leading 36 home runs in 132 games, and worked extremely hard to improve defensively. Van Wagenen, like Mets fans everywhere, has...
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This week, the GM meetings will be taking place in San Diego. With that, comes plenty of trade talks and free agent rumors. Of course the most talked about story will be star free agents, shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado and outfielder Bryce Harper. At just 26 years old, both players have been projected to receive massive pay days this offseason. Due to this, many figure negotiations will...
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, new GM Brodie Van Wagenen’s contract with the New York Mets is over four years, and worth $10 million. As reported last week, the deal will run through the 2022 season. At his opening press conference last week, Van Wagenen said “I’m beyond excited and motivated to take on this new challenge. I want to thank Fred and Jeff for believing in my vision...
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York Mets hitting coach Pat Roessler will not return for the 2019 season. Roessler was hired as the Mets assistant hitting coach in 2015. After Kevin Long was fired and left the organization for the Nationals last offseason, Roessler was promoted to the role of hitting coach. The Mets offense averaged just 4.17 runs per game and had a franchise...
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According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway will likely have more of a say in the construction of his coaching staff this time around, after having limited input last offseason. As announced earlier today, hitting coach Pat Roessler not be returning to the team next season and bullpen coach Ricky Bones will be reassigned within the organization. At the moment,...
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