Author: John Sheridan

MLB Pipeline Names 2019 Mets Organizational All-Stars

MLB Pipeline has compiled a list of the best minor league players for each organization during the 2019 season. It should be noted these lists reflect not prospect status, but rather, performance on the field. That is why the Mets All-Stars include both a 36-year-old catcher and an 18-year-old shortstop: C Rene Rivera 1B Travis Taijeron 2B Luis Carpio 3B Mark Vientos SS Ronny Mauricio OF...

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Mets Bench Coach Candidate: Joey Cora

Joey Cora Previous Position: Pirates Third Base Coach (2017 – 2019) Age: May 14, 1965 (54) Managerial Experience: Altoona Curve (2016), Tiburones de la Guaira (2005-2006), Savannah Sand Gnats (2003), Kingsport Mets (2001-2002) Believe it or not, there is someone available who had a hand in shaping David Wright’s career. That person is Cora, who started his professional coaching...

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Mets Pitching Coach Candidate: Jeremy Hefner

Jeremy Hefner Current Position: Minnesota Twins Assistant Pitching Coach Age: March 11, 1986 (33) After Hefner did not sign with the New York Mets after they made him their 46th round pick in the 2004 draft and their 48th round pick in the 2005 draft, they would claim him off of waivers six years later. In the ensuing year, he would not only make his Major League debut with the Mets, but he...

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MLB News: 2020 Hall of Fame Ballot Released

The Baseball Hall of Fame has released the 2020 Hall of Fame ballot. Derek Jeter headlines a group of first time candidates as he looks to join his teammate Mariano Rivera has the only unanimously inducted Hall of Famers. The other first time candidates include Bobby Abreu, Josh Beckett, Heath Bell, Eric Chavez, Adam Dunn, Chone Figgins, Rafael Furcal, Jason Giambi, Raul Ibanez, Paul Konerko,...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Russell Martin, C

Russell Martin Position: C Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 2/15/83 (36) Traditional Stats: .220/.337/.330, 5 2B, 6 HR, 20 RBI, SB Advanced Stats: 0.8 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR, 79 OPS+, 83 wRC+ Defensive Stats: 2 DRS, 5.6 FRM, 6.2 FRAA. 3.0 RAA The days of Russell Martin being an All-Star catcher and Silver Slugger are long gone. As he has aged, Martin has reinvented himself as a defensive specialist, who is coming...

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