We heard on Wednesday that the Mets had interest in infielder Pablo Sandoval before he signed with the Giants. That got me to wondering what was left on the market in terms of infield depth. Without assuming Yoenis Cespedes is healthy, the Mets bench right now would likely be catcher Tomas Nido, outfielder Jake Marisnick, IF/OF Dominic Smith, infielder Luis Guillorme, and banged up veteran Jed...
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The Mets took Patrick Mazeika in the eighth round of the 2015 draft out of Stetson. The left-handed hitting catcher had an OPS of at least .900 and walked more than he struck in all three seasons at the Florida college. Mazeika was impressive with the bat in his pro debut, slashing .354/.451/.540 with 27 doubles, five home runs, and 48 RBIs in 62 games with Rookie Level Kingsport Mets. His first...
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The New York Mets today announced that LHP Jon Matlack, RHP Ron Darling and infielder Edgardo Alfonzo will be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 17 prior to the 1:10 p.m. game vs. the Pirates at Citi Field. The three new additions will bring the total membership of the Mets Hall of Fame to 30. Al Jackson will be posthumously honored with the Mets Hall of Fame Achievement Award...
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The Mets introduced new manager Luis Rojas on Friday afternoon at Citi Field. It was announced earlier in the week that Rojas signed a two-year deal with team options to become the Mets 23rd manager. Rojas, 38, is the son of long-time Major League manager Felipe Alou and brother of former Mets outfielder Moises Alou. He’s been a coach in the Mets minor league starting in 2007 in the...
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Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports that the San Diego Padres have shown interest in acquiring Red Sox superstar outfielder Mookie Betts. Lin says recent talks have focused on “significant” prospect talent and Padres outfielder Wil Myers. The Red Sox have roughly $230 million committed for the 2020 season and owner John Henry has said he would like to see them under the $208 million...
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