Author: Michael Garaffa

Martino: Mets Not Expected to Make Major Additions Following Lockout

Andy Martino of SNY released an extensive report on the latest industry rumblings regarding the Mets on Thursday. While the lockout is still going on, there can still be discussions on what the team will do once it is over. Of the many things that Martino mentioned, the most important was that the Mets do not intend to make any more major signings or acquisitions this winter. That being said,...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Finalize 2022 Coaching Staff

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets officially announced their 2022 coaching staff Friday. Joining Buck Showalter will be Glenn Sherlock as bench coach, Jeremy Hefner as pitching coach, Eric Chavez as hitting coach, Wayne Kirby as first base coach, Joey Cora as third base coach, Craig Bjornson as bullpen coach, and Jeremy Barnes as assistant hitting coach. Hefner is the only returning coach. The...

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Morning Briefing: International Free Agent Signing Window Opens

Good morning, Mets fans! Saturday marks the official opening of the international free agent signing window. Per Baseball America, the Mets are reported to be signing three outfielders in Simon Juan, Willy Fañas, and Dangelo Sarmiento. There is a lot of hype surrounding Juan and Fañas, who are both going to get home hearty paychecks. Michael Mayer of MMO posted a clip of Fañas showing off his...

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Mets Retiring Keith Hernandez’s Number 17

The New York Mets have announced that they will be retiring former player, captain, and current broadcaster Keith Hernandez’s iconic number 17 in 2022. They will be doing so on Saturday, July 9, before the game against the Marlins. Hernandez becomes the fourth player in club history to have his number retired, joining Tom Seaver (#41), Mike Piazza (#31) and Jerry Koosman (#36). The former...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Pipeline Names Alex Ramirez 2022 Breakout Prospect

Good morning, Mets fans! MLB wrote an article on one prospect they expect to break out per team in 2022, and Alex Ramirez was their choice for the Mets. Ramirez is the seventh-ranked prospect in the Mets organization, and 2021 was his first season in the minors. In Port St. Lucie, Ramirez had a slash line of .258/.326/.384 with five home runs and 35 RBIs over 76 games. While the slugging numbers...

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