The Mets may not have made a tremendous amount of changes to their on-field product this offseason. Their coaching staff, on the other hand is another story, and the players are trying to make a good first impression. According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Post, new Mets skipper Mickey Callaway has been texting players this offseason, well in advance of pitchers and catchers, who reported...
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Good morning, Mets fans! While the Chicago Cubs swooped in to sign Yu Darvish, the Washington Nationals have emerged as a suitor for Jake Arrieta. Is it getting hot in here or is it just me? Latest Mets News The Mets first open-to-the-public workout will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Utility-man Matt Reynolds was traded Monday to the Washington Nationals for Sandy Alderson’s favorite...
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The New York Mets announced that they have traded utility infielder Matt Reynolds to the Washington Nationals in return for cash considerations. The infielder was designated for assignment last week to make room for Todd Frazier. In his MLB career, the 27-year old has a .228/.300/.351 slash line along with four home runs and 18 RBIs to give him a lowly 77 wRC+.
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Even with the Mets signing infielder Todd Frazier last week and Spring Training beginning Monday, the team could still pursue a starting pitcher. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the team is definitely looking at pitchers, though for now, they believe Alex Cobb or Lance Lynn may be out of their price range. “They’d love Cobb or Lynn, but it appears only if they really fell...
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New York Mets reliever Anthony Swarzak knows manager Mickey Callaway from his time with the Cleveland Indians back in 2015. He only appeared in 10 games for Cleveland before being sent to the minors, but not before then-pitching coach Callaway gave him some advice. “I got sent down over there and he was one of the last guys I talked to and he told me that there were some things that I needed to...
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After undergoing Tommy John surgery in early 2015 that kept him sidelined until Spring Training last season, New York Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler is finally healthy again. Wheeler wants to make himself a reliable starter for the Mets and Kevin Kernan of the New York Post details Wheeler’s preparation for the 2018 season. The 27-year old had this to say about how his offseason began and a...
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