Good morning, Mets fans! The Miami Marlins seem to be making some news in both the free agent and trade markets. Jon Heyman of the New York Post is reporting the Marlins are among a few teams interested in signing relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who is also being considered by a few other MLB teams. The Marlins are also talking with the Minnesota Twins about their All-Star Luis Arraez, according...
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With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring training in less than a month, the Mets roster is largely set. Despite additions of big names like Justin Verlander and Kodai Senga, and important bullpen pieces like Brooks Raley and David Robertson, the team still has small holes. (A Carlos Correa signing would’ve plugged one in a big way, but alas.) Surefire bullpen depth and right-handed...
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Over the next couple of weeks, we’re going to release our top 30 prospects in the Mets organization in 2023. Today, we start with No. 30 through 26. 30. Christian Scott, RHP B/T: R/R Age: 23 (6/15/1999) Height: 6’4 Weight: 215 Acquired: Fifth round pick of the 2021 Draft from the University of Florida ETA: 2024 Previous Rank: 23 2022 Stats (St. Lucie/Brooklyn): 4.45 ERA, 1.415 WHIP, 3.4...
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On January 16, original Met Frank Thomas passed away. Thomas was acquired by the Mets before their inaugural season 1962 in a trade with the Milwaukee Braves. Thomas played for the Mets from 1962 until August 1964, when he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. As a Met, Thomas hit 52 home runs over two and two-thirds seasons, while posting a .262 batting average and driving in 173 runs. He...
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One of the more highly-anticipated changes of the 2023 baseball season is the limitation of the shift. Since its widespread inception at the beginning of the 2010s, batting averages have plummeted, leading to a further emphasis on home runs and launch angle. Batting average with balls in play (BABIP) became too risky to rely on, as teams took advantage of batters’ inability to “hit...
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Good morning, Mets fans. Former MLB outfielder Frank Thomas passed away Monday at the age of 93. Thomas played for seven different teams during his 16 years in the majors, including three with the Mets. He was a three-time All-Star for his hometown Pirates before getting traded to the Cubs and then the Braves, eventually getting sent to the Mets in November of 1961. In the team’s inaugural...
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