According to Matt Ehalt of The Record, CAA agents Jeff Berry and Matt Ricatto arrived in Port St. Lucie on Thursday morning. Berry and Ricatto now represent Mets ace Jacob deGrom, whom was previously represented by new Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen. The big story for early on in Mets camp was a Opening Day deadline set by the Mets and deGrom to come to terms on an extension for the 2018 National...
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At the time of his hiring, many scoffed at the idea of Chili Davis taking over as the New York Mets’ new hitting coach. His contact-first, situational approach to hitting — a relic to some — has caused the former major leaguer to fall out of favor with his most recent employers in shockingly short order. A three-year stint as hitting coach Oakland (2012 to 2014) was followed...
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Good morning Mets Fans! Yesterday Alex Rodriguez and a snake made an appearance in Port St. Lucie hanging around Mets players and officials yesterday, but unfortunately so did the injury bug. Mets new All-Star infielder, Jed Lowrie, whom they signed to a two-year deal worth $20 million this offseason, is dealing with left knee soreness and will go for an MRI says Manager, Mickey Callaway. While...
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Justin Wilson, 31, is entering his first year with the Mets after signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the club this offseason. In 71 appearances (54 2/3 innings pitched) for the Chicago Cubs last season, the left-hander registered a 3.46 ERA, 3.64 FIP, 1.427 WHIP, 69 strikeouts. The lefty will likely serve as the team’s seventh-inning reliever as well as their top lefty option with...
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As John Flanigan started our series on Monday, each of the editors on the site will be picking one player to keep an eye on in Spring Training. For today, I chose to go with J.D. Davis, The Mets traded for the infielder/outfielder from the Houston Astros one day after acquiring Keon Broxton, giving up Luis Santana, Ross Adolph, and Scott Manea to get him and infielder Cody Bohanek. Davis, 25,...
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On Friday, February 15, the Mets signed RHP Zack Jones to a minor league contract. The 28-year-old has had a tumultuous career to this point. Since being drafted, Jones has battled through multiple injuries and traveled the world looking to land on his feet in the Major Leagues. Coming from San Jose State, Jones thrived in the minor leagues for the Minnesota Twins alongside the likes of Byron...
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