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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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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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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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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According to William Ladson, Mets bench coach Jim Riggleman will not return for the 2020 season. Riggleman, 66, was hired by the Mets less than a year ago on November 26, 2018 to replace Gary Disarcina as the bench coach. His contract was a one-year deal. Riggleman has a 726-904 record in 13 years as an MLB manager, and all but one have been with National League teams (2008 Mariners). Earlier on...
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