On Wednesday, Omar Minaya went on MLB Network Radio to talk about a variety of topics involving the New York Mets. Minaya, former Mets GM and current special assistant to the Mets new GM, grabbed Mets fans attention when he talked about the return of outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, “There’s not a specific timetable right now…….if he gives us anything this year, that is...
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For these selections, we voted among all the MMN writers with the criteria of performance in 2018 as well as current prospect standing. Full Season Pitcher of the Year: David Peterson With the recent trade of top pitching prospect Justin Dunn and the relatively weak upper level pitching depth in the Mets farm system, David Peterson was a fairly easily pick for Pitcher of the Year. The 6’6″ lefty...
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Derek Dietrich Position: 1B/2B/3B/LF Bats/Throws: L/R Date of Birth: 7/18/1989 (29) Traditional Stats: .265/.330/.421, 26 2B, 2 3B, 16 HR, 45 RBI Advanced Stats: 112 OPS+, 109 wRC+, 0.9 fWAR, 0.4 bWAR Defensive Stats: LF (-13 DRS), 2B (0 DRS), 1B (-1 DRS), 3B (0 DRS). The Mets moved on from Wilmer Flores so now it is time to add the left handed version of him. Jokes aside, Derek Dietrich is more...
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An often overlooked, but important date of the off-season baseball calendar is fast approaching. That date is January 11, 2019 and it marks the deadline for teams and arbitration-eligible players to submit 2019 salary figures. The player files what he believes he should be paid in the upcoming season and the team counters with what they think the player should be paid. It is important to note...
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Major League Baseball’s hot stove is heating up. Two of the biggest names on the market continue to have rumors swirling around them, and a few players came off the board. Machado Weighing His Options With offers from the Phillies and Yankees lingering, free agent slugger Manny Machado now reportedly has an offer from the Chicago White Sox to add to his plate. Bob Nightengale of USA Today...
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Good morning Mets fans! The Mets had another quiet offseason day on Thursday. They signed a couple of minor leaguers while they saw one of their division rivals snag an All-Star reliever. Latest Mets News Tim Britton of The Athletic gave a plan for how Mickey Callaway and the Mets front office can resolve to be better in 2019. Jay Horwitz shared his “Amazin’ Mets Alumni...
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