Cano Looks to Bring Championship Experience to Mets

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano arrived in Mets camp over the weekend and addressed the media from Port St. Lucie on Sunday morning (video via the team’s social media account). Cano is viewed by many as the centerpiece of Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s overhaul of the this team’s roster and upper-minors system during his first three months on the job....

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Minor Signings as Players Report

With pitchers and catchers already in camp across Major League Baseball and position players set to report over the next 24 hours, big fish like Bryce Harper, Manny Machado, and Dallas Keuchel still remain unsigned. But a few more names did come off the board on Saturday. Baltimore Signs Escobar The Baltimore Orioles signed 32-year-old shortstop Alcides Escobar to a minor-league contract worth...

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Where Does Dominic Smith Fit in 2019 and Beyond?

The Mets made a multitude of moves this offseason with the focus on improving depth. The acquisitions of Robinson Cano, Jed Lowrie, Keon Broxton, and J.D. Davis have put the Mets in strong position in that regard. In terms of Opening Day infield options, Cano, Lowrie, Davis, Peter Alonso, Amed Rosario, Jeff McNeil, Todd Frazier, T.J. Rivera, Luis Guillorme, and Dominic Smith are all at the...

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Morning Briefing: Alonso Garners Attention Early in Camp

Good Morning Mets Fans! It’s been a quiet weekend of news surrounding the Metropolitans but the talk surrounding Peter Alonso has already picked up as excitement for the hot prospect continues to garner attention early on in camp. Latest Mets News Mickey Callaway has been raving about Alonso’s noticeably improved defense that he has been sporting this week. The team made a couple of...

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Photos From Port St. Lucie: All Smiles at Mets’ Camp

Despite the ongoing rumors swirling around about a possible extension for Jacob deGrom, the reigning Cy Young award winner is all smiles at camp on Saturday. DeGrom, 30, is coming off a year where he was nothing short of elite. In 32 starts, the right-hander logged a 1.70 ERA, 1.99 FIP and struck out 269 batters in 217.0 innings pitched. The five-year veteran will look to repeat on his stellar...

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Four Remaining Free Agents Mets Should Bring to Spring Training

With pitchers and catchers officially underway, it’s beginning to feel a lot like baseball season. However, there are still a plethora of free agents left, including big time studs like Manny Machado, Bryce Harper, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel. While it seems unlikely the Mets will make a play for any of those names, there are still a ton of free agents who would be valuable to bring...

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