It’s time for another Mets hiring carousel. With Billy Eppler set to become the next general manager one of his first moves will be hiring a manager. Outside of pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, the Mets will be replacing every member of the Mets 2021 coaching staff. Hugh Quattlebaum was reassigned within the Mets organization, otherwise, everyone else was allowed to seek new opportunities....
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The Mets and Billy Eppler are progressing on a four-year deal for him to become their next general manager, says MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman. Eppler, the former GM of the Angels and Yankees executive, is expected to be announced officially on Friday, Newsday’s David Lennon adds. New York began its search for a front office executive over six weeks ago, cycling through more than 20...
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Noah Syndergaard teased Mets fans for eight days after the team offered him a one-year $18.4 million qualifying offer. The once star pitcher galavanted around New York City on social media. He sat courtside at a Knicks game, posted photos of ‘I heart New York’ street art, attended New York comedy festivals. Everything appeared like a lock he’d end up back in Queens for at least...
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Ex-Mets manager Luis Rojas had his introductory press conference with the New York Yankees on Tuesday. It was announced on Monday that he would join manager Aaron Boone’s staff as the third-base coach. Rojas, a Mets lifer, was with the organization from 2006-21. In two seasons as Mets manager, the team went 103-119. The Mets decided not to renew his contract at the end of the season and...
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Marcus Semien Position: 2B/SS Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 31 (9/17/1990) Traditional Stats: (162 G) .265/.334/.538, .873 OPS, 39 2B, 45 HR, 115 RBI Advanced Stats: 133 OPS+, 131 wRC+, 6.6 WAR, 9.1 BB%, 18.5 K% Defensive Stats: 11 DRS (2B), 1 DRS (SS), 7.3 UZR Rundown The oldest of the big five shortstops on the market, Marcus Semien bet on himself with a one-year deal in Toronto and is hoping to cash...
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