Author: John Jackson

Morning Briefing: Yoenis Cespedes Sets His Goals High For 2020

Good morning Mets fans! ESPN analyst Eduardo Perez shared a conversation he had with OF Yoenis Cespedes on MLB Network Radio that revealed Cespedes’ personal high expectations and hopes for the 2020 season. Cespedes told Perez, “I’m ready. I’m going to go out with a bang this year. I’m not just going to hit 40 home runs.” When Perez told him that means he...

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Morning Briefing: Rick Porcello Officially Joins Favorite Childhood Team

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets officially announced RHP Rick Porcello’s one-year contract with the team on Monday. During a conference call with the media, Porcello said, “This is a big deal for me. I grew up a lifelong Mets fan as a kid. To get the opportunity to play for the organization that I cheered on for so many years is a huge honor.” Latest Mets News The $57...

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The Mets Have Gotten Calls About Jeff McNeil

The New York Mets have gotten calls from multiple teams who are interested in acquiring Jeff McNeil according to Tim Healey of Newsday. Healey noted that the while the Mets have listened to these teams’ what-if scenarios, they have resisted from having any serious trade talks regarding McNeil. As constructed right now, the Mets have McNeil, Pete Alonso, Robinson Cano, Amed Rosario, Dominic...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Conclude Winter Meetings With More Pitchers

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets concluded the Winter Meetings by adding to their rotation. A day after agreeing to a deal with RHP Michael Wacha, the Mets agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract with RHP Rick Porcello on Thursday, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network. The New Jersey native and 2016 Cy Young Award winner has been linked to the Mets at various times throughout the offseason...

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Morning Briefing: Third Day Of Winter Meetings Underway

Good morning Mets fans! Tuesday marks the third official day of the 2019 MLB Winter Meetings. While nothing groundbreaking usually happens on the first day (Sunday) since players, executives, agents and media typically just get settled in, the second day (Monday) was expectedly busy in terms of news and rumors.    Latest Mets News Brodie Van Wagenen addressed the media on Monday night and...

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