Author: Rob Piersall

Mets Notes: Vargas, Conforto, Lugo Injuries, Smith Playing Time

Mets’ manager Mickey Callaway addressed the media at Citi Field prior to Tuesday’s game vs. the Washington Nationals and talked about the progress of starter Jason Vargas, outfielder Michael Conforto, the possibility of first baseman Dominic Smith playing outfield and what Seth Lugo’s absence from the bullpen means for the rest of the relief corps. Vargas to Throw Bullpen...

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Callaway On Hot Seat Still Has Faith In Himself, Team

The reeling Mets, who began the year 9-4 and are now 20-24, have lost four straight games to the struggling Nationals and Marlins. Despite this, Mets manager Mickey Callaway remains firm in the confidence he has in himself and the team. “I’m coming in tomorrow to manage the New York Mets and I’m going to be enthusiastic about it and I’m going to continue to lead this team to something special,”...

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Come and Get Us? Yeah, Right

To begin the offseason, new Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made one of the biggest trades the team has seen in years, acquiring second baseman Robinson Cano and closer Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners for a package that included top Mets’ prospects Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn. The Mets complemented the trade by adding catcher Wilson Ramos, bringing back reliever...

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McNeil Continues to Prove How Valuable He Is

It’s been a turbulent year for Mets’ infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil. During the latter part of the 2018 season, the team was skeptical to call him up to the majors because they viewed him exclusively as a second baseman. After he was ultimately called up and did nothing but hit, the team kicked around the idea of sending him to the Seattle Mariners as part of the Edwin...

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Mets, Rays Complete Wilmer Font Trade

The New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays completed their trade for right-handed pitcher Wilmer Font on Monday. Font, 29 this month, was originally acquired by the Mets on May 6 for cash considerations or a player to be named later. We have now learned that it is in fact the latter, as Tampa Bay has acquired right-handed pitching prospect Neraldo Catalina from New York. Catalina, 18, has yet to pitch...

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