According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, new GM Brodie Van Wagenen’s contract with the New York Mets is over four years, and worth $10 million. As reported last week, the deal will run through the 2022 season. At his opening press conference last week, Van Wagenen said “I’m beyond excited and motivated to take on this new challenge. I want to thank Fred and Jeff for believing in my vision...
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Jeurys Familia Position: RP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: October 20, 1989 (29) Traditional Stats: 8-6, 3.13 ERA, 70 G, 18 SV, 72.0 IP, 83 K, 1.222 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9, 10.4 K/9 Advanced Stats: 1.5 bWAR, 1.8 fWAR 125 ERA+, 2.65 FIP Familia has proven himself to be one of the best right-handed relievers in Mets history. He cemented that status with an incredible three year run. From 2014-2016, Familia...
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According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, New York Mets hitting coach Pat Roessler will not return for the 2019 season. Roessler was hired as the Mets assistant hitting coach in 2015. After Kevin Long was fired and left the organization for the Nationals last offseason, Roessler was promoted to the role of hitting coach. The Mets offense averaged just 4.17 runs per game and had a franchise...
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We’ve beaten the phrase “exit velocity” to death in sports media, and lord knows I’ve piled on my fair share. But it’s undeniable that hitting the ball hard produces results – the league leaders in exit velocity are consistently among the most productive players in baseball. In that sense, we should concern ourselves with a players’ exit velocity talent...
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According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, New York Mets manager Mickey Callaway will likely have more of a say in the construction of his coaching staff this time around, after having limited input last offseason. As announced earlier today, hitting coach Pat Roessler not be returning to the team next season and bullpen coach Ricky Bones will be reassigned within the organization. At the moment,...
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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, it is expected that during this weeks GM meetings in San Diego the Major League Baseball general managers will at least consider eliminating trade waivers and switching to a uniform trade deadline. As it stands right now, the current non-waiver trading deadline takes place on July 31, followed by the waiver trade deadline on August 31. Morosi notes that...
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