Due to the disturbing actions of a couple of players, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that Rob Manfred is in a “no win” position when doling out punishment in these domestic violence cases. Nonsense. The only way that Manfred is in a no-win position is if he doesn’t come down hard on Jose Reyes and Aroldis Chapman. You want to know if he did his job in suspending these...
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Spring Training Battles The Mets head into Spring Training with a team that is pretty much set and ready to go. Barring any injuries or last minute trades, the offense is set around the horn in the infield, the outfield was cemented as Conforto in LF, Cespedes in CF and Granderson in RF after the ink on Yoenis’ new contract dried. About the only thing that will need to be decided is who...
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Some time next week, David Wright will meet with Mets manager Terry Collins to devise a plan on how much their former All-Star third baseman will play this summer. It’s this year’s version of Matt Harvey‘s innings limit. Of course, it comes down to his health and how strong he feels, but for now there’s no definitive number or plan. Wright played in only 38 games last summer, and earlier this...
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As first reported by MetsMinors.net on Saturday morning, the New York Mets confirmed that second baseman of the future Dilson Herrera has received permission to play for Team Colombia in the upcoming WBC qualifier. The World Baseball Classic pre-qualifier will be taking place in Panama from March 17th-20th. Herrera, 21, was born in Cartagena Colombia and played winter ball in his home country...
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After the Mets promoted Steven Matz and Noah Syndergaard, the two final pieces of the Mets amazing major league rotation, fans probably believe the organization took a hit in premium talent. However, MMN is going to reveal there are still some interesting top prospects in our top 5 right-handed pitchers. 1. Marcos Molina Ht: 6’3″ Wt: 188 Level: GCL & St. Lucie Mets B/T:R/R Age: 3/8/1995...
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Mets outfield prospect Brandon Nimmo has shed the protective boot off his injured left foot, but may still open the season on the DL, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. Nimmo, 22, was diagnosed with a partially torn tendon in his left foot last month. He is expected to begin the season in Triple-A Las Vegas and could make his MLB debut later this year if an opening arises on the big...
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