Speaking with the media at Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway gave a glimpse as to what his batting order could look like come Opening Day. The Mets’ second-year skipper plans to bat the team’s newly-acquired second baseman, Robinson Cano, third in the order, with last year’s part-time leadoff hitter Brandon Nimmo...
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Good morning Mets fans! Today the winter meetings continue in Las Vegas, and the Mets remain in the rumor mill under the direction of general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. Latest Mets News Brian Heyman reports that Mets shortstop Amed Rosario is happy with Van Wagenen’s recent statement that the Mets will not trade to fill one hole and create another. Heyman writes that Rosario looks forward to...
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While reports have surfaced that the Dodgers are actively shopping Yasiel Puig, counter reports say the Mets are not interested in the right fielder. Per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are well aware of Puig’s history, both good and bad and “A.J. Pollock appears to be more intriguing to them right now.” Further, Andy Martino of SNY.tv says the Mets are not interested in...
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Per Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Mets have shown interest in right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino, who is currently a free agent. While the Mets would probably prefer a lefty and are still looking at Andrew Miller, Ottavino would be a very nice addition to bolster the bullpen as a strong setup man for closer Edwin Diaz. Ottavino, 33, had a career year in 2018, posting a 2.43 ERA and 12.98 K/9....
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With the Mets obtaining Robinson Cano, and the Mets stated preferences to have Peter Alonso, there was an open question as to who would be the Mets third baseman. Between Todd Frazier having a down and injury-plagued year, and Jeff McNeil bursting onto the scene, the decision did not seem clear-cut. Today, at the Winter Meetings, Mets Manager Mickey Callaway answered the questions by naming...
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New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway talked to the media on Tuesday night at the MLB Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Callaway, coming off an uneven first season as a manager, touched on a variety of topics. The skipper said that right now Brandon Nimmo is going to leadoff for the Mets and that Robinson Cano is slated to bat third. When I asked him about Peter Alonso possibly hitting at the top of...
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