After back and forth on years and dollar amounts, discussions over a ravioli and chicken parm dinner and a long staring contest, the Mets and shortstop Francisco Lindor are in agreement on a 10-year, $341 extension, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. Jon Heyman of MLB Network was first to report the two sides were in agreement on a deal. The Mets acquired Lindor, 27, this offseason along with...
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On the eve of the New York Mets season opening game against the Washington Nationals, GM Mike Rizzo announced that one person has tested positive for COVID-19. While it hasn’t been announced who tested positive, Rizzo also said five members of the team have been deemed close contacts and that there would have to be roster moves made ahead of Thursday’s game. One of the five close...
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The 1969 World Series saw Jerry Koosman pick up the win in two of the four Mets victories. His ERA was 2.04 and he allowed only 7 hits in 17 2/3 innings pitched. Ron Swoboda hit .400 and made arguably one of the best catches in Series history. Tommie Agee outdid his teammate and made two unforgettable catches which will live forever in Mets folklore. However, none of these Mets would win the...
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According to MetsMerized’s Jack Ramsey, the expectation is that the Mets and Francisco Lindor are expected to continue their communications on a possible extension throughout the day. The source expects that David Meter, Francisco Lindor’s agent, and Mets brass will stay in touch as they try and figure out a contract that works for both sides. This report comes less than an hour...
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After receiving disappointing results from the catcher position last season, the New York Mets made it a priority to acquire one of the top backstops in free agency and they did exactly that by signing catcher James McCann to a four-year, $40.6 million contract over the offseason. By making this move, the Mets have finally filled a massive hole on their roster that’s needed to be addressed...
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The New York Mets were very diligent about adding depth throughout this offseason, as they not only turned over their 40-man roster, but also signed plenty of MLB veterans to minor league contracts. With the Opening Day roster all but set in stone, the Mets have now announced a list of non-roster players that have been assigned to the team’s alternate site in Brooklyn. Jacob Resnick...
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