Which Met Could Be Designated For Assignment Next?

The Mets have added a plethora of talent around the diamond and have bolstered their overall depth this offseason. However, the team will likely continue to add a few more pieces; perhaps another starting pitcher, center fielder, third baseman or relief pitcher. With that in mind, it is reasonable to wonder who will be designated for assignment following the next acquisition. Robert Gsellman,...

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What’s the Best Way For Mets to Finish Their Winter?

One of the biggest gripes many of us have had about the New York Mets in the recent past is the inability (or, unwillingness) to finish an offseason. The front office would make win-now moves early in the winter or even prior to the previous season’s trade deadline (like to acquire Marcus Stroman), only to leave the roster with holes despite capable options remaining on the market. We knew...

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Getting to Know New Mets Pitcher Jordan Yamamoto

In the Mets continued pursuit to add pitching depth, they made a trade on Monday to acquire Jordan Yamamoto from the Miami Marlins for infielder Frederico Polanco. Yamamoto was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week after two underwhelming seasons pitching out of their rotation. Still, there is a lot of potential for the 24-year-old to improve, as he still hasn’t even pitched...

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On This Day In 2008: Mets Acquire, Extend Johan Santana

On February 2, 2008, the Mets sent outfielder Carlos Gomez, and pitchers Philip Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey to the Minnesota Twins for two-time Cy Young award winner and three-time all star Johan Santana. To complete the trade, the Mets signed Santana to a six-year, $137.5 million contract. Santana would go on to etch a permanent place in Mets history, though he would have an...

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Morning Briefing: Alderson “Appalled” by Mickey Callaway’s Alleged Misconduct

Good morning, Mets fans. Latest Mets News Mets owner Steve Cohen and team president Sandy Alderson released statements on former Mets manager Mickey Callaway, who was accused by several women of lewd and inappropriate behavior in an article published by The Athletic. Ken Rosenthal, Katie Strang and Britt Ghiroli have the complete story, here. The New York Mets announced on Monday that they have...

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MLBPA Rejects MLB Proposal To Delay Start Of 2021 Season

The Major League Baseball Players Association late Monday rejected a proposal by Major League Baseball to delay the start of the 2021 season for about a month. MLB wanted to begin  spring training in late March in hopes for a late April start to the regular season. MLB was further asking for a 154-game season, with more doubleheaders and expansion of the playoffs, along with the designated...

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