Now that the World Series is over and the Atlanta Braves have been crowned as champions (harumph), MLB’s offseason is officially upon us. It should be an interesting few months for our New York Mets, but you know what? I miss hearing the best booth in baseball on the call during some exciting moments by the boys in orange and blue. So before things get hectic and the Hot Stove starts...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets requested to interview Yankees executive Jean Afterman, though she decided to decline the opportunity. Add Afterman to the growing list of baseball executives that the Mets have struck out during their front office search. Afterman is currently a senior vice president and assistant GM in the Yankees organization. The long-time Yankees exec is one of the...
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Dominican Winter League The Tigres del Licey fell to 3-4 on the season after being crush 10-2 on Wednesday despite Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio leading the team with two hits. The switch-hitter continues to bat second in the lineup with former big leaguers Hanley Ramirez right behind him. SS Ronny Mauricio: 2-for-3, .375/.375/.547 As you see from the batting line of Mauricio, the talented...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos has opted out of the final two years of his contract in Cincinnati. The slugger was due to make $34 in that span. Castellanos, though really suited for the designated hitter, becomes one of the best outfield options in a weak market at the position. The 29-year-old slashed .309/.362/.576 with 38 doubles, 34 home runs, and...
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Good morning, Mets fans! In a surprising move, Buster Posey will announce his retirement today, as Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reported. The Giants hoped to build their 2022 team around Posey, but now they will have to focus on building his statue. Posey has been the face of the franchise since helping the team win the world series in his rookie year (2010) in addition to 2012 and 2014....
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Turns out it was neither rat nor raccoon. Six months later we have clarity on the Mets rat-raccoon altercation on May 7. The New York Post reports that Francisco Lindor grabbed Jeff McNeil by the throat and pinned him against a wall in the tunnel after frustrations boiled over from McNeil’s field positioning. According to the Post, the frustration had been building up over the course of...
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