The Mets hit 224 home runs in 2017, shattering a club record of 218 that was set the year prior. However, with New York’s playoff hopes falling by the wayside, general manager Sandy Alderson dismantled the team and traded away big boppers Jay Bruce, Lucas Duda, Curtis Granderson and Neil Walker. Combined, they were good for 75 home runs for the Mets before being dealt this year. After...
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MLB Trade Rumors released their top 50 free agents with predicted landing spots on Thursday with five former Mets appearing on the list: Jay Bruce (No. 14), Addison Reed (No. 16), Neil Walker (No. 28) and Lucas Duda (No. 48). Curtis Granderson was named as an honorable mention. These five Mets were traded throughout the season after New York’s playoff aspirations fell apart. Additionally,...
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With the Astros hoisting their World Series trophy in front of the Houston faithful on Friday, all eyes are now focused on the offseason. For the Mets, they will have a tall task of returning to the playoffs in 2018. While general manager Sandy Alderson said in September that the team is unlikely to match their $155 million payroll from this past season, the team still has some holes to fill...
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The Washington Nationals are hiring Kevin Long to be their next hitting coach according to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post. Long replaces Rick Schu who had been the Nats hitting coach for the past five seasons. Long interviewed for the Nationals and Mets managerial jobs before they hired Dave Martinez and Mickey Callaway respectively. The Mets have reportedly promoted Pat Roessler from...
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Contrary to earlier reports that Dave Eiland was no longer being considered as an option for the Mets, New York is reportedly closing in on hiring the former Kansas City Royals pitching coach, according to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News and Marc Carig of Newsday. Eiland, 51, formerly served as the New York Yankees pitching coach from 2008-10, before taking his talents to Kansas City...
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