Author: Ryan Finkelstein

A-Rod and J-Lo Find Another Back for Mets Bid

It has been no secret that Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have been trying to put together an investment group to become the newest owners of the New York Mets. The engaged couple is hoping to beat out all other interested parties in acquiring the team, but they still need the money to be able to do it. As reported by the New York Post late Tuesday night, the J-Rod group is linked to a new...

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Metsmerizing Moves: Signing Carlos Beltran

Carlos Beltran’s tenure with the New York Mets is one of the most fascinating ones for any player in franchise history. On the field, few players have ever been more productive in a Mets uniform than Beltran. Yet his legacy with the franchise is overshadowed by a few unfortunate moments. No one will ever forget Beltran striking out looking in the 2006 NLCS. Most recently, Beltran’s...

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MLB Makes First Statement Amid Nationwide Protests

It has been over a week since George Floyd was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floyd’s tragic death has sparked outrage across the nation, as men and women of all ages have come together to stand up against the systematic oppression that permeates our society. Despite the widespread movement against police brutality and racial inequality, Major League Baseball has...

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Boras Advising Clients Not to Play for Reduced Pay

Scott Boras is baseball’s most well-known player agent, as he often represents some of the game’s most high-profile players. With a client list that features Gerrit Cole and Anthony Rendon, Boras negotiated over a billion dollars in new contracts this offseason. As the MLB and the MLBPA try to come to terms on a new financial deal to resume the season, it is no surprise that Boras is...

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Stroman Trade Suddenly Looks Like a Colossal Mistake

Controversial trades have become the trademark of Brodie Van Wagenen’s tenure as the New York Mets GM, as his first 18 months on the job have not exactly gone as planned. Van Wagenen has tried to take the same goal-oriented approach he perfected as an agent and translated that to the Mets front office. We need a closer and a bat in the middle of the lineup, so let’s get Edwin Diaz...

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