Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Mets and Chili Davis are close to agreement that would bring him back as their hitting coach for the 2020 season. Mets have a new manager in Carlos Beltran, but have yet to make any announcements in terms of coaching positions. They did interview Jeremy Hefner and Chris Fetter on Monday for pitching coach. Original Report – Nov. 12, 12:01 PM...
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While speaking with reporters today at the GM Meetings on a myriad of issues, Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen indicated David Peterson may be making his Major League debut sooner rather than later. Peterson pitched with Double-A Binghamton last year. In 24 starts, he was 3-6 with a 4.19 ERA, 1.345 WHIP, 2.9 K/9, and a 9.5 K/9. While those numbers may seem lackluster, Peterson had a promising 3.19 FIP...
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Yankees Look At Top Of Pitching Market According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Yankees are eyeing the top prize on the free agent market to headline their starting rotation: Gerrit Cole. Cole just finished his tenure in Houston with the Astros, where they fell short of another Commissioner’s Trophy and likely saw the last of Cole in the Lone Star State. Yankees GM Brian Cashman...
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Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has identified the bullpen as one of the areas the team needs to address this offseason. According to Andy Martino of SNY, one of the players the Mets will target is RHP Dellin Betances. Betances, 31, is coming off an injury plagued 2019 season where he pitched just 0.2 innings. During the year, Betances dealt with a bone spur and impingement in his throwing shoulder,...
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Good morning Mets fans! The inevitable moment of Pete Alonso being crowned National League Rookie of the Year officially came to pass on Monday night. Alonso received 29 of 30 first-place votes to become the sixth Rookie of the Year in Mets history. Latest Mets News The Mets have met with current Minnesota Twins assistant pitching coach and former Met Jeremy Hefner as well as Michigan pitching...
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Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen spoke to reporters on Monday in Scottsdale, Arizona on the first day of the 2019 GM Meetings to give an outlook of their offseason. Long-Term Deal With Alonso? Tim Healey of Newsday noted that Van Wagenen when asked about a potential long-term deal for National League Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso, “We haven’t really thought that far ahead about what...
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