Author: Michael Mayer

Pitchers and Catchers Officially Report February 12

The New York Mets announced that pitchers and catchers will report on Feb. 12 of 2018. Position players will report on Feb. 17 with the first workout scheduled for the 19th. The Mets begin their Grapefruit League schedule on Feb. 23 against the Atlanta Braves at First Data Field. Single game tickets will go on sale to the public on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 10 a.m. Spring schedule includes 14 games...

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Sherman Report: Alderson Has Roughly $10 Million Left to Spend

Joel Sherman of the New York Post deduces from conversations he’s had with people inside and outside the New York Mets organization that general manager Sandy Alderson has roughly $10 million remaining to spend in free agency or trade. The Mets still have plenty of spots to feel in the bullpen, second base, could use a another starter, possibly a legit everyday center fielder and one could...

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Trading Ramos for Second Baseman is Creative Move Mets Need

The New York Mets are currently dealing with budget constraints, the exact figures we don’t know, but we do know that they are staying out of the big name free agent and trade market. Therefore, the Mets need to get creative if they’re going to contend in 2018 and beyond with a roster that is currently has many needs. One of the most obvious needs for the Mets is second base. After...

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MLB Roundup: First Base Market Shrinking, Reed Talking to Rockies

On Wednesday, two free agent first baseman came off the board with the Washington Nationals signing Matt Adams to a one year, $4 million deal and the Cleveland Indians bringing in Yonder Alonso on a two-year, $16 million deal. The Alonso deal includes a vesting option for a third season. The 29-year-old Adams appeared in 131 games total between the two clubs and hit to a .274/.319/.522 clip in...

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Mets Have Yet to Make Offer to Jay Bruce

The New York Mets have yet to make an offer to Jay Bruce according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma also notes that the Mets are still talking to the veteran outfielder and that he already has one offer in hand. The Mets have shown interest in Bruce this entire offseason as they hope to add someone that plays first base as well as corner outfield. Original Post – 8:17 a.m. Free...

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