Author: Michael Garaffa

Yankees Hire Luis Rojas as Their Third Base Coach

The New York Yankees announced Monday that former Mets manager Luis Rojas will become their third base coach. Rojas, 40, spent 16 years in the Mets organization, with the last two as the team’s manager. In his two years as skipper of the Mets, he had a record of 103-119, and led the team to a 77-85 record in his first full season. New York opted to not renew his contract at the completion...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Preparing For Possible Conforto Departure

Good morning, Mets fans! Jon Heyman of MLB Network announced Friday that the Mets are showing early interest in outfielder Starling Marte. Dan Quinones wrote a piece for Metsmerized detailing the boost that Marte would provide to the Mets lineup. The 33-year old outfielder stole 47 bases in 2021 and hit .310 with both the Marlins and Athletics. The addition of Marte would likely push Brandon...

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Morning Briefing: Cubs Claim Wade Miley Off Waivers

Good morning, Mets fans! Wade Miley, Cy Young candidate in the National League, has been claimed off waivers by the Cubs. Miley, 34, had one of the best seasons of his career in 2021. He pitched to a 3.37 ERA over 28 starts, and was arguably the best pitcher on the Reds this season. His 3.37 ERA was good enough for 18th best in baseball. That ERA was also the lowest he has had in a full season...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Unsure About Approaching Rays, Brewers’ GM Candidates

Happy Halloween, Mets fans! Andy Martino of SNY reported that the Mets have interest in Rays executive Carlos Rodriguez, and the Brewers’ Matt Kleine for their general manager opening. However, both teams have continuously denied the Mets permission to talk to other front office candidates. This has led the Mets to be hesitant on asking these teams for permission considering they have been...

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Morning Briefing: Two New Names Added to Front Office Search

Good morning Mets fans! Michael Mayer reports that the Mets have requested to interview two new candidates for their front office: Twins’ Daniel Adler and Boston’s Raquel Ferreira. Game 3 of the World Series was an incredible pitching duel. The Braves brought a combined no-hitter to the top of the eighth inning, as Ian Anderson, A.J. Minter, and Luke Jackson all combined for seven no-hit...

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