To Get Lindor Or Not To Get Lindor: That Is The Question

It sounds like Shakespeare, right? Since the offseason began, the Mets have been rumored to be one of many suitors for Francisco Lindor, the Indians’ four-time All-Star, who has a career slash line of .285/.346./488, with 99 stolen bases and 138 home runs over six seasons. Lindor has a career DRS of 46 and a career bWAR of 28.4. He also has two Gold Gloves. Why wouldn’t the Mets, or...

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Mets Should Consider Signing LHP Jose Alvarez

With the non-tender aspect of the offseason now completed, it seems there could be a giant wave of signings coming in the near future, meaning the New York Mets probably aren’t finished adding to their already deep group of relievers just yet. After agreeing to a two-year, $15.5 million contract with Trevor May earlier this week, the front office still needs to acquire at least one more...

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OTD 2002: Mets Sign Tom Glavine

On December 5, 2002, the Mets signed Tom Glavine to a three-year, $35 million dollar contract with an option for a fourth year that could raise the total value to $42.5 million. Glavine’s name alone generally conjures up a visceral reaction from Mets fans, as most choose to focus on game 162 of the 2007 season. You remember the pitching line from that game, .1 IP, 5 H, 7 ER, 2 BB. It was...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Could Be Interested In Jake Odorizzi

Good Morning, Mets fans! Talks of who the Mets may sign continue as other teams in MLB have been working on staffing decisions. Let’s go see what’s been going on in MLB! Latest Mets News Joel Sherman of the post takes a look at some reasons why the Mets could be interested in signing pitcher Jake Odorizzi. Latest MLB News  According to Scott Merkin, Kasper and Jason Benetti plan to...

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Mets Had “Internal Discussions” About Billy Owens for GM Vacancy

According to Ken Davidoff of the New York Post, former Oakland Athletics organizational mainstay Billy Owens is “in the mix” for the New York Mets’ vacant general manager position. Per Davidoff’s report: “While it’s not clear whether Owens, 49, has formally interviewed for the job, the Mets have held internal discussions about his candidacy, according to an industry...

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MLB News: Rangers Hire Chris Young as GM

The Texas Rangers have announced that former Mets pitcher Chris Young has been hired to serve as their new general manager and will work under their president of baseball operations, Jon Daniels. Young, now 41, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Prates as a third round pick in the 2000 MLB Amateur Draft. He made his major league debut for the Rangers in 2004 and played with them through the end of...

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