Over the last few weeks, the New York Mets have made a number of additions through trades and free-agent signings to shore up their bench, as well as their Triple-A depth. Naturally, the outcry among the fans has been focused on what the team gave up to acquire these cogs. But, alas, there are reasons to celebrate the additions. We’ll start with centerfielder Keon Broxton, who was acquired...
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Major League Baseball’s hot stove keeps on trucking. Some fairly big names have begun to be tossed around in trade conversations, the free agency rumor mill continues to turn, and there were a few minor moves. Giants, Brewers Discussing Bumgarner As per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the San Francisco Giants are speaking with the Milwaukee Brewers regarding the ace of their staff, left-hander...
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Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports that the Mets and David Wright agreed to a restructuring of his contract as part of his transition to special advisor on Monday. Wright, 35, will be paid only $9 million this season instead of the $15 million he was originally set to make. However, $4 million of that will come all at once tomorrow while the remainder will be paid to him throughout the...
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Good morning Mets fans! Today the Mets are hosting their annual blood drive from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Foxwoods Club at Citi Field. Donors will receive a voucher for two tickets to a 2019 Mets home game. Latest Mets News Jon Heyman of FanCred sports reports that the Mets made a final offer to catcher Yasmani Grandal, but it fell short of $60 million. The Mets moved on from Grandal and...
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According to Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports, the New York Mets have reportedly shown interest — and spoken to — free agent second baseman, Brian Dozier. “[The] Mets are among [the] teams to have talks regarding [Dozier] lately,” Heyman wrote. “Though, [the] Nats, Rockies, and others seem like more logical fits.” Dozier, 31, hit .215/.305/.391 with 21 homers, 72...
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It’s January as I write this, but when I think about baseball, it’s always May or June, the early part of the season when hopes are high, prospects bright, and anything is possible. I grew up in Northern Nevada, where early spring can come in cold and crisp. “Spring training,” no matter what level you’re playing at, no matter what age you are, never comes soon...
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