Author: Michael Mayer

Tebow Picks Up Second AFL Hit, Molina Sharp Again

The Scottsdale Scorpions fell to the Surprise Saguaros by a 2-1 score last night in Arizona Fall League action. It’s the Scorpions fourth straight loss as they drop to 2-6 on the season. Mets prospect Marcos Molina got the start for the Scorpions and pitched three scoreless innings. He allowed one hit, one walk and struck out one (Yoan Moncada swinging). He threw 35 pitches with 22 of them...

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10 Years Since Endy Made The Catch

Ten year ago today, Endy Chavez made an unbelievable catch that will always be remembered as one of the best in Mets history and in Major League Baseball postseason history. Leaping as high as he could over the fence in left field to rob Scott Rolen of a go-ahead home run and then having the presence of mind to throw into the infield to double off Jim Edmonds at first base to end the inning....

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The Dominance of Addison Reed

Last year on August 30th, Sandy Alderson made a trade to get former closer Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks for minor league pitchers Matt Koch and Miller Diaz. The move was met with much of the same criticism as an offseason free agent signing to a minor league deal. Reed got the save for Arizona on Opening Day in 2015 after finishing the prior season with 32 saves despite a 4.25...

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New Qualifying Offer Set at $17.2 Million

According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the qualifying offer this offseason will be set at $17.2 million. That figure is up from the $15.8 million QO last year. Rosenthal also notes that the qualifying offer system is expected to stay through the new CBA with some possible adjustments being made to it. The Mets have to decide whether they will extend a qualifying offer to second baseman Neil...

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Mets Minors: MMO All-Star Bullpen Led By Sewald

This is the fourth and final part of our own Mets Minors All-Star team that brings you the best performers in the bullpen. Our choices are based on how each player did statistically speaking and not according to their prospect standing. Closer – Paul Sewald (Las Vegas 51s) Another season and another great performance for the former 10th round pick who has a career 2.20 ERA in 258 innings....

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