Author: Michael Mayer

Winter Meetings Day 1 Was A Snoozefest

The hopes that Shohei Ohtani would leave the Winter Meetings in Nashville buzzing will have to wait at least one more day. Monday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort was a snooze fest, and quite literally, a member of the media could be heard snoring throughout the entire workroom at one point. Young and Old Stars Shine The star of the day was certainly Brewers’ young outfielder Jackson...

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Stearns: Mets Are Set At Third Base

David Stearns talked to the media on Monday for the first time at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, and he made it clear that the New York Mets are set at third base. “I am,” Stearns said when asked if he’s comfortable with the Mets in-house options at third base. The Mets presumably have youngsters Brett Baty and Ronny Mauricio as those in-house options battling for playing...

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MMO Minor League Player of the Year: Jett Williams

The 2023 season saw the New York Mets farm system get stronger as the season went along due to midseason trades and surprising breakout performances. One player was able to stand out amongst the pack, and it ended up being shortstop/center fielder Jett Williams. He is our MMO Minor League Player of the Year. During this past season, Williams was able to show off his speed once he got on base,...

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Schedule of Events During Winter Meetings

I’m thrilled to say I will represent Metsmerized as credentialed media at the Winter Meetings this year in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland. The meetings begin on Sunday and go through Wednesday, and while the focus will undoubtedly be on trades and signings, other important announcements and events are taking place. Sunday, Dec. 3 Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Ballot results will...

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Mets Announce Multiple Front Office Additions

 The New York Mets today announced several additions to the team’s front office. Eduardo Brizuela has been named as vice president & special assistant to the president of baseball operations. Andy Green has been brought on as the senior vice president, player development. Kris Gross will serve as vice president, amateur scouting. “The additions of Eduardo, Andy and Kris will bolster an...

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