Mets shortstop prospect Andres Gimenez is having a great showing in the Arizona Fall League with his bat and glove, that continued on Wednesday night with another multi-hit game. Gimenez, 21, went 2-for-5 as the Scottsdale Scorpions leadoff man, it was the fifth time in six games he’s had multiple hits. His .358 average ranks third in the AFL and his .970 OPS ranks third as well. In 17...
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Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports that the Phillies are hiring Joe Girardi as their next manager. The move could be announced as early as today. Girardi had interviewed for the Mets open manager position and was a favorite of the fan base to replace Mickey Callaway. The Mets list of candidates getting a second interview is now Luis Rojas, Tim Bogar, Derek Shelton, Carlos Beltran, and Eduardo...
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Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that Mets quality control coach Luis Rojas will receive a second interview for the Mets managerial opening. The 38-year-old joins the already reported group of Eduardo Perez, Joe Girardi, Carlos Beltran, and Tim Bogar of candidates to get a second interview. It’s been widely reported that the Mets are not seeking to rush the hiring process, though they...
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The Mets were on a quest to return to the World Series for the first time since 2000 when they headed to Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015. Lucas Duda hit a three-run homer and Travis d’Arnaud hit a solo home run in the first inning to give the Mets all the offense they would need to finish off the sweep of the Cubs. Duda doubled in two more runs in second inning, to give the Mets an...
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Thirteen years ago today, Endy Chavez made an unbelievable catch that will always be remembered as one of the best in not only New York Mets history, but in Major League Baseball postseason history as well. Endy jumped as high as he could over the fence in left field to rob Scott Rolen of a go-ahead home run, and then had the presence of mind to throw into the infield to double off Jim...
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