Author: Michael Mayer

Two More Fall League Hits for Andres Gimenez

Mets shortstop prospect Andres Gimenez turned 21 years old last month and posted a 105 wRC+ in Double-A this season while playing gold glove caliber defense, yet people have been writing him off. Well, Gimenez is trying to quiet that crowd in the Arizona Fall League. On Thursday night as the Scottsdale Scorpions leadoff hitter, he went 2-for-4 with a stolen base. The left-handed hitter is now...

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Baseball America Unanimously Names Pete Alonso Rookie of the Year

Baseball America started the revealing of their 2019 MLB award winners by naming Pete Alonso the Rookie of the Year in a unanimous decision. The 24-year-old hit .260/.358/.583 with 30 doubles, major-league leading 53 home runs, and 120 RBI. His 53 homers shattered the Mets previous single season franchise record of 41 and also broke Aaron Judge’s rookie record of 52. Alonso was an All-Star...

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Joe Girardi Interviewing For Cubs Managerial Job

Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports that Joe Girardi will interview next week for the Cubs managerial gig. Mark Loretta, Cubs bench coach, has already interview for the job. Along with Girardi, David Ross and Will Venable will interview next week. Girardi has been a hot name connected to the Mets opening for manager following the Thursday firing of Mickey Callaway. Given Girardi’s...

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Mickey Callaway Thanks Mets Organization For Opportunity

The Mets announced on Thursday afternoon that after two years with a 163-161 record and no playoff appearances they were firing manager Mickey Callaway. Callaway sent a statement to Newsday on Friday regarding the firing, “While I am disappointed by the decision to move on, I am grateful to have been part of such a storied franchise. I am thankful for the hard work and support of my...

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Mets Announce Firing of Mickey Callaway

The New York Mets announced on Thursday afternoon they’ve fire manager Mickey Callaway. “We want to thank Mickey for his consistent work ethic and dedication over the last two seasons and I’m certain these characteristics will serve him well in his next opportunity,” Mets Executive Vice President & General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen said. “A decision like this is never easy, however,...

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