Author: Rob Piersall

Four Needs For The 2018 Mets

Now that the 2017 New York Mets season has drawn to a close, it’s time to shift gears to next year. The Mets have some glaring holes to fill, both on the field and off. Let’s take a look at some of New York’s needs for 2018. FIND A SERVICEABLE INNINGS EATER It’s no secret how bad the pitching rotation turned out to be this season. Historically bad, actually. While...

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Mets Have Not Yet Made Decision on Cabrera

Tuesday morning, Mets general manager addressed matters throughout the organization. The Mets general manager spoke widely of the coaching staff, but also added that the team hasn’t yet made a decision on whether or not infielder Asdrubal Cabrera will be back next year. The 31-year-old has a $6.5 million club option for next year with a $2 million buyout. Alderson concluded by saying they...

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Dan Warthen, Ray Ramirez and Dick Scott Will Not Return

The Mets announced a series of changes to its coaching staff Tuesday morning. Pitching coach Dan Warthen will not return as pitching coach in 2018, a role he has held in the organization since 2008. The 64-year-old has been offered another position with the organization. Noah Syndergaard, who has been a big proponent of the Mets retaining Warthen, was upset when there were talks of the Mets not...

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AL Wild Card Game Thread: Twins vs. Yankees, 8:09 PM

NEW YORK YANKEES (91-71) vs. MINNESOTA TWINS (85-77) RHP Luis Severino (14-6, 2.98) vs. RHP Ervin Santana (16-8, 3.28) Tuesday, October 3, 2017 • Yankee Stadium • 8:09 p.m. ET TV: ESPN • Radio: WFAN 660AM/101.9FM (English), WADO 1280AM (Spanish) While the New York Mets season has ended, there is still baseball to be played. Tonight, the crosstown rival New York Yankees will square off against...

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Terry Collins Accepts Role Of Special Assistant To General Manager

The Mets announced Tuesday that former Mets manager Terry Collins has accepted the position of Special Assistant to General Manager Sandy Alderson. Original Post – October 1 Mets manager Terry Collins will not return as manager of the team in 2017, and will shift into a front office role as first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The skipper confirmed the report saying he will...

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