The Mets offseason is more or less over with the addition of Jason Vargas. Ideally, I would like to see one more additions to the bullpen. The old baseball adage is that failed starters are pretty good relievers, and there are examples that can back that up. Off the top of my head, Wade Davis, Andrew Miller, Jeurys Familia, Aroldis Chapman, Dellin Betances, and Archie Bradley come to mind....
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This offseason, Mets outfielder Juan Lagares worked closely with hitting guru Craig Wallenbrock in Southern California to improve his launch angle. New York has taken notice of this and plan to get him some extra swings this Spring. “He’s made some adjustments and it’s going to be interesting to see how he takes that into the game,” Mets hitting coach Pat Roessler told the New York Post Friday....
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The New York Mets signed left-handed veteran Jason Vargas to a two-year deal on Friday, adding another name to the long list of potential starters. However, Mets skipper Mickey Callaway said despite the acquisition, the team is unlikely to put forth a six-man rotation. “Now that they’ve added more off-days, that can be challenging to actually pitch six pitchers, because then guys are...
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Let the games begin! The Mets begin playing Spring Training games on Friday and I for one cannot wait. However, some teams are still trying to solidify their rosters. The Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday traded pitcher Jake Odorizzi to the Minnesota Twins and acquired C.J. Cron from the Los Angeles Angels. They also designated for assignment All-Star outfielder Corey Dickerson to make space on the...
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Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union Tribune reports that first baseman Eric Hosmer has signed an eight-year deal with the San Diego Padres. The deal includes an opt-out after the fifth season per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. The deal is front-loaded as it’s worth $20 million for the first five years, then $13 million for each of the last three for an $18 million AAV per Scott Miller of...
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It took just five days after officially opening their spring training facility, for the New York Mets to become embroiled in their first controversy of the new season. What started out as a fun team-building outing spearheaded by new manager Mickey Callaway on Friday night, quickly spiraled out of control after minor league third baseman Phil Evans posted a photo memorializing the fishing...
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