Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Unveil Tom Seaver Statue

The long-awaited Tom Seaver statue is finally at Citi Field in full display for Mets fans to see. The statue honoring the Franchise was unveiled on Friday morning with Tom’s wife Nancy, and their two daughters present at the podium. Mets long-time radio broadcaster, and former colleague of Seaver, Howie Rose was the mc for the great event. “Tom is our sunshine,” Rose Said....

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Things To Watch in Mets 2022 Minor League Season

For the first time in 2022 we have a full slate of Mets minor league baseball scheduled to take place on Friday. The Triple-A Syracuse Mets started early this season, but have lost their first two games of the year. The Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies, High-A Brooklyn Cyclones, and Low-A St. Lucie Mets play their season openers on Friday. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a few...

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Final Notes From Mets Minor League Spring Camp

Last week I had the opportunity to head to Port St. Lucie to watch Mets baseball under the warmth of the Florida sun. I got the chance to cover a ton of the big league camp including Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer pitching in the same game. The thing I look forward to the most when I go to camp though is watching the minor leaguers play on the back fields. Between getting a sunburn on the first...

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Mayer’s Top 50 Mets Prospects: 25-21 Features Big Arms

No. 25 Junior Santos, RHP Age: 20 (8/16/2001) HT: 6’7, WT: 244 B/T: R/R Acquired: Signed as International Free Agent in 2017 ETA: 2024 Previous MMO Ranking: 13 2021 Stats (St. Lucie Mets): 21 G (16 GS), 4.59 ERA, 4.68 FIP, 7.41 K/9, 3.56 BB/9 The numbers from Santos from the 2021 season certainly aren’t going to jump out at you, but he was one of the youngest players in the league for St. Lucie...

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Mets Select Contract of Chasen Shreve, DFA Jordan Yamamoto

According to the Mets transaction log, they’ve selected the contract of lefty Chasen Shreve and designated right-hander Jordan Yamamoto for assignment. The Mets 40-man roster remains full. Shreve, 31, impressed in Mets camp with four scoreless and hitless innings with six strikeouts after signing a minor league deal earlier in the offseason. Shreve is returning to the Mets after a stint...

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