Jose Reyes lit a fire under the Mets last season when he joined the team and produced more than enough to be brought back for 2017. He can play second base, third base, and shortstop so he will serve as a super-utility man this season. His versatility will be increased as he will be learning to play outfield in Spring Training. In a phone interview on Mets Hot Stove, Reyes said, “I’m...
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First baseman James Loney and relief pitcher Jim Henderson will not be returning to the New York Mets this season. Loney has signed a minor league deal with the Rangers, reports Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports. Jim Henderson will be headed to the Chicago Cubs on a minor league deal, according Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish. Loney, 32, disappointed in 100 games with the Mets in 2016. He slashed just...
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The World Baseball Classic is an event among 16 countries that is now held every four years. Around this time, many players are added to their respective countries’ teams. New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo was one of those players and will be playing with Team Italy according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. Morosi also reported that fellow Mets outfielder Michael Conforto will not be...
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Mets’ starter Matt Harvey, who underwent surgery in July for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, threw off of a mound at Storm Sports Academy on Long Island on Wednesday. Harvey, 28 in March, said he felt no pain when throwing this offseason, when talking to reporters at a team charity event earlier this month. The Mets and Harvey agreed to a one-year, $5.1 million deal to avoid salary arbitration...
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Keith Law of ESPN, released his rankings for the Top 10 farm systems in baseball and had the New York Mets as the 7th best. The Mets move up nine spots after being ranked 16th last year. For the second straight season, Law had the Atlanta Braves at the top of the rankings. They are followed by the New York Yankees at #2, San Diego Padres at #3, Pittsburgh Pirates moved up to #4 and the Los...
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The New York Mets have yet to dive into the free agent reliever market outside of a few minor league signings, yet still have holes in their bullpen. Jerry Blevins is still a free agent and leaves the Mets without a true LOOGY because Josh Smoker struggles vs lefties and Terry Collins has yet to use Hansel Robles as the weapon he can be against them. Lefties have just a .577 OPS against Robles...
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