As the New York Mets prepare for their season opener Thursday night in Washington, DC, several players spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Pete Alonso was among them, and he expressed his excitement for the upcoming campaign, while also sharing his thoughts on the Mets’ new shortstop, Francisco Lindor. Alonso was a founding member of the Mets’ 2019 “cookie club”, a...
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As written by John Flanagan of MMO and noted by Mike Puma of The New York Post on Twitter, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza will be increasing his involvement with the organization. Hearing that Mike Piazza will increase his presence with the Mets, taking on some community relations and marketing responsibilities plus building relationships with players. Piazza was in camp for a few days as a...
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Late in spring training, as teams sort out their roster decisions, players become available either by being released or exercising options they may have run their contracts. With just a couple of days remaining in spring training 2021, here are some players who have recently become available and may fit with the Mets. Relief Pitcher, Steve Cishek Cishek, a right-hander, was released by the...
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On March 24, 1961, the New York State Senate approved $55 million of funding to build a new ballpark in Queens which would become the home of the yet-to-be-named National League expansion club. The New York Metropolitans, later shortened to “The Mets”, began play in 1962. Their new home, which opened it’s gates in 1964, would be named Shea Stadium after William Shea, who helped...
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On March 23, 1978, the New York Mets traded shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor league infielder Freddie Andrews (who never played a game for the Mets) and cash. The trade left pitcher Jerry Koosman and infielder/outfielder/pinch hitter Ed Kranepool as the lone remaining players from the 1969 championship team. Key players from the 1969 team, such as Tom Seaver, Cleon...
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