Good morning, Mets fans! According to Deesha Thosar from the NY Daily News, Mets manager Buck Showalter has begun the process of filling in the major league coaching staff. Showalter will collaborate with Mets GM Billy Eppler and team president Sandy Alderson and is quoted as saying “I’m trying to fit the coaching staff to the situation we’re in. I don’t bring in buddies. I bring in people that...
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The holiday season is finally upon us and for the New York Mets, there’s one reliever they should have atop their wish list this year. Among the many talented pitchers that remained available in free agency prior to Major League Baseball’s lockout, reliever Andrew Chafin was arguably the best option for any team looking to make a significant bullpen upgrade. Once this current...
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The Mets are expected to sign outfielder Simon Juan when the 2022 international free agency period begins according to Baseball America. Juan is expected to receive a bonus around $2 million. It’s important to note that these deals in the international free agent market have been worked on and in most cases, agreed upon years in advance. BA ranks Juan 14th in the upcoming IFA class and has...
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Player Data: Age: 30 (5/2/1991), B/T: S/R Primary Stats: 142 G, 505 PA, 454 AB, .249 BA, .322 OBP, .416 SLG, .738 OPS, 113 H, 18 HR, 42 RBI, 46 BB, 132 SO Advanced Stats: 102 OPS+, 105 wRC+, 26.1% K%, 9.1% BB%, .313 BABIP, .307 xwOBA, 2.1 fWAR, 1.7 bWAR 2021 Salary: $3.5 million Grade: B+ 2021 Review Jonathan Villar’s 2021 season can best be summed up in two words: exceeding expectations....
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The New York Mets inked outfielder Daniel Palka and right-handed pitcher Kevin Gadea to minor league deals. Both players have been assigned to the Syracuse Mets roster. Palka, 30, played last season with the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. In 106 games, Palka hit .256/.364/.472 with 19 doubles, two triples, 18 homers, and 58 RBI. Daniel Palka thought he hit a homer, got back in...
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Good morning, Mets fans! In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Trevor May expressed optimism about the bullpen next season, saying that he thinks they can reach the “next level” in 2022. May acknowledged the loss of Aaron Loup (0.94 ERA, 0.95 WHIP in 2021), saying: “missing (Loup) is going to be tough.” However, May added that “five guys that broke with the team...
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