In a new report by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says that recently fired former Orioles GM Dan Duquette is not seen as a candidate for the New York Mets’ general manager vacancy and is not in line for an interview. The news from DiComo refutes an earlier Thursday report by Mike Puma of the New York Post that the Mets were expected to interview Duquette. Original Post – Oct. 4, 3:20...
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Last weekend wasn’t only the end of a great on the field career for David Wright, but also left an opening for the face of the New York Mets franchise. Jacob deGrom is coming off a historic season on the mound (1.70 ERA) in which he will almost certainly take home the 2018 NL Cy Young and is likely to garner consideration in the MVP race as well. DeGrom, 30, talked to Mike Puma of the New...
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Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports is reporting that the New York Mets are expected to interview former employee Gary LaRocque for their GM opening. LaRocque, 65, is currently working as the director of players development for the St. Louis Cardinals and has spent 43 years in professional baseball. The former Mets’ scouting director worked in the organization from 1998 through 2006 and has been...
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The Nationals League Division Series officially commences with the Brewers and Rockies playing at 5:07 in Miller Park. The Dodgers and Braves play after that in Los Angeles at 8:30 p.m. Latest Mets News Ben Cherington will not interview for the Mets GM job per Andy Martino. Mike Puma of the NY Post says that Doug Melvin will interview for the gig. Frank Viola is leaving the Mets. The writing was...
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Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Mets will not be interviewing former Red Sox GM Ben Cherington for the vacant GM position. Many in the industry had considered Cherington a favorite to land the job if he so desired, but according to Martino and his sources, he will not even get an interview as it has been reported that he is happy in his current role in Toronto. Cherington has been serving...
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Former Mets pitcher and minor league pitching coach Frank Viola is leaving the Mets organization after eight seasons. The 58-year-old has served as the pitching coach at four different levels, most recently for the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Viola thanked the Mets in a tweet, saying he ” wishes the Mets organization well. I want to thank all of the pitchers I’ve had a chance to work with...
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