Author: Ryan Finkelstein

Mets Shine in MLB Network’s Top 10 Right Now Series

Every offseason, MLB Network runs their “Top 10 Right Now” series, ranking the best players in baseball at each position. Most teams would be happy to see a couple of their guys receive that recognition, but for the Mets it has become a near nightly occurrence. For a team that is not far removed from being built solely on starting pitching, New York has built a great crop of position...

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DiComo: Mets Have Expressed Interest in Marwin Gonzalez

According to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo, the New York Mets have expressed interest in signing free agent Marwin Gonzalez to help round out their roster. Gonzalez, 31, has been a utility player throughout his career, playing the last two seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Once a Rule 5 draft pick, Gonzalez spent the first seven seasons of his big league career with the Houston Astros, winning...

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Jacob Barnes, the Right-Handed Lefty Specialist

The first major move that Sandy Alderson made in his return to the Mets front office was to sign Trevor May to a two-year, $15.5 million contract. In doing, Alderson added a premium late-inning reliever that he could pair with Edwin Diaz at the back-end of the bullpen. Signing May filled a big void in the Mets bullpen, but since he was yet another right-handed pitcher, the focus has since...

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MLB Network Ranks Francisco Lindor No. 4 Shortstop

As MLB Network continues their “Top 10 Right Now” series, the New York Mets remain very well represented. Yesterday it was Jeff McNeil, who was ranked as the No. 2 second baseman in baseball. Tonight it is Francisco Lindor getting some shine, as one of the best shortstops in MLB. Here is MLB Network’s Top 10 Shortstops Right Now: Trevor Story Fernando Tatis Xander Bogaerts Francisco...

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Getting to Know New Mets Pitcher Jordan Yamamoto

In the Mets continued pursuit to add pitching depth, they made a trade on Monday to acquire Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins for infielder Frederico Polanco. Yamamoto was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week after two underwhelming seasons pitching out of their rotation. Still, there is a lot of potential for the 24-year-old to improve, as he still hasn’t even pitched...

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