Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen said back on November 4 that he was unsure if outfielder Yoenis Cespedes would play during the 2020 season. “It’s too early to tell…I don’t have enough information to predict when he’s going to be back.” Mets minor league coach Endy Chavez posted a video on Instagram today of him throwing batting practice to Cespedes in Florida. Yo...
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Phil Regan went from a mostly unknown minor league pitching coordinator to a beloved pitching coach for the New York Mets in a very short span. Regan, only 82 and former teammate of Sandy Koufax, was seen as a key contributor to a Mets’ staff ERA that went from 4.88 in the first half all the way down to 3.48 in the second half. The former right-handed big league pitcher was named the Mets...
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Twins Want to Add Top-Notch Pitching Darren Wolfson of 1500 SKOR North reports that the Twins met Zack Wheeler’s agents during the GM Meetings last week. The Twins also continue to show interest in veteran lefty Madison Bumgarner, they tried to deal for him at the trade deadline. The Twins are looking to add a top of the rotation starter even after righty Jake Odorizzi accepted the...
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Brewers bullpen coach Steve Karsay will interview for the Mets pitching coach vacancy. Karsay, 47, spent the 2019 season the Brewers’ bullpen coach after being a pitching coach in the Indians’ minor league system for eight years. Karsay reportedly played a key role in helping lefty Drew Pomeranz become a bullpen stud last season. The...
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Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen talked to reporters on Monday from the GM Meetings in Arizona on a variety of different topics including team needs for the offseason. Van Wagenen gave veteran starting catcher Wilson Ramos a vote of confidence, but did mention that the Mets could be looking to add a veteran backup. The second-year GM did note that they would be looking for a...
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