The Mets announced via email on Monday morning that team president Sandy Alderson will speak to the media today at 4:30 ET. The media email says that Alderson “will provide updates and answer question” via Zoom. You will be able to watch the presser on Mets’ Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and their website. Alderson is expected to provide an update on the Mets search for front...
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The Mets have signed former Rays right-handed pitcher Sam McWilliams to a major league deal. The move puts the Mets 40-man roster at 37. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports the deal for McWilliams is $750,000, significant number given he has no major league experience. McWilliams also has three accessible options left. McWilliams, 25, didn’t officially pitch in 2020 though he was part of the...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, Indians’ general manager Mike Chernoff is not a candidate to become part of the Mets new front office. It had been reported on Thursday that Chernoff was expected to have an interview with the Mets to work under team president Sandy Alderson. The news leaves former Marlins executive Michael Hill as the only known candidate to interview with the Mets....
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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Dodgers have interest in trading for Rockies’ star third baseman Nolan Arenado. Morosi notes that the Dodgers have coveted Arenado for awhile, the Rockies are looking to cut payroll, and Justin Turner is a free agent. Arenado, 29, struggled in 2020 with a .253/.304/.434 slash line and eight home runs in 48 games for Colorado. He was still...
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Former Mets manager Terry Collins announced on Thursday (via Jon Heyman of MLB Network) that he has retired. Collins has spent the last couple of years as a special assistant to the general manager for the Mets. You could see him in the back fields during minor league spring camp still watching and offering advice. The 71-year-old was of course at the helm for the Mets the last time they made...
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