The Mets may not have made a tremendous amount of changes to their on-field product this offseason. Their coaching staff, on the other hand is another story, and the players are trying to make a good first impression. According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Post, new Mets skipper Mickey Callaway has been texting players this offseason, well in advance of pitchers and catchers, who reported...
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Even with the Mets signing infielder Todd Frazier last week and Spring Training beginning Monday, the team could still pursue a starting pitcher. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the team is definitely looking at pitchers, though for now, they believe Alex Cobb or Lance Lynn may be out of their price range. “They’d love Cobb or Lynn, but it appears only if they really fell...
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New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak knows manager Mickey Callaway from his time with the Cleveland Indians back in 2015. He only appeared in 10 games for Cleveland before being sent to the minors, but not before then-pitching coach Callaway gave him some advice. “I got sent down over there and he was one of the last guys I talked to and he told me that there were some things that I needed to...
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Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic reports that the St. Louis Cardinals have reached an agreement with right-hander Bud Norris, pending a physical. Original Post- Feb. 12, 9:08 a.m. According to Marc Carig of the Athletic, the Mets are interested in journeyman right-hander Bud Norris. Norris, who spent a bulk of his career as a starter, has transitioned to more of a bullpen role in recent seasons. In...
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The Mets will be relying heavily on their pitchers this season, and will have a pair of strong coaches to help them out. Mickey Callaway is excited to work with the pitching staff, but don’t sleep on new pitching coach Dave Eiland, who is already gaining respect at Mets camp, according to Kevin Kernan of the New York Post. “When you have a manager that was a pitcher, obviously he is going...
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