The Mets and Billy Eppler are progressing on a four-year deal for him to become their next general manager, says MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman. Eppler, the former GM of the Angels and Yankees executive, is expected to be announced officially on Friday, Newsday’s David Lennon adds. New York began its search for a front office executive over six weeks ago, cycling through more than 20...
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The Mets have until Friday evening to decide which prospects they want to add to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft that occurs during the Winter Meetings. Though that deadline is still in place, it’s been reported that the Rule 5 draft will not take place on its scheduled date of December 9 if there’s a work stoppage. The Mets currently have 33 players on their...
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Noah Syndergaard teased Mets fans for eight days after the team offered him a one-year $18.4 million qualifying offer. The once star pitcher galavanted around New York City on social media. He sat courtside at a Knicks game, posted photos of ‘I heart New York’ street art, attended New York comedy festivals. Everything appeared like a lock he’d end up back in Queens for at least...
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Ex-Mets manager Luis Rojas had his introductory press conference with the New York Yankees on Tuesday. It was announced on Monday that he would join manager Aaron Boone’s staff as the third-base coach. Rojas, a Mets lifer, was with the organization from 2006-21. In two seasons as Mets manager, the team went 103-119. The Mets decided not to renew his contract at the end of the season and...
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Dominican Winter League Ronny Mauricio SS: 0-for-4, 2 K, .286/.298/.446 Robinson Cano 2B: 1-for-4, RBI, K, .286/.318/.286 Licey won Tuesday’s game 3-2, but Mauricio did not contribute much, striking out twice in four hitless at bats. He was part of turning two double plays and did not make an error, but was removed for defense in the top of the eighth to preserve the one-run lead. He has...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Mets will certainly be in the market for new starting pitchers after Noah Syndergaard bolted for the Angels. Shortly after the Berrios news was announced, “Thor” agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract with the Angels, according to...
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