Here is a story from our minor league coverage yesterday over at MetsMinors.net. The Arizona Fall League came to an end over the weekend when the Scottsdale Scorpions won the championship game. The guys over at MLB Pipeline chose their 13 man All-AFL Team and Dominic Smith was the only Met to make the team. He along with seven other Mets prospects played for the Salt River Rafters this fall. You...
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After struggling to find an effective left handed specialist in 2015, acquiring one this offseason will be one of the Mets’ top priorities. While the Mets have limited options on their current roster, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com explains that there are several possibilities internally or on the free agent market. One option is reuniting with Jerry Blevins, who appeared in just seven games...
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According to The Real Deal, one of the leading publications for New York real estate news, Sterling Equities, the parent company of the New York Mets and SNY, plans to redevelop a Williamsburg warehouse they recently purchased for the sum of $20.5 million dollars. The firm, which is co-developing the Willets Point mega-project in Queens, paid $20.5 million for the two-story building, is looking...
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Throughout the playoffs, Mets fans were in awe with Daniel Murphy’s incredible play. Quite frankly, they had ample reason to. Whether it was the seven home runs, the timely base knocks, head’s up base running, and even some rare stellar defense, there was a lot to be excited about. Then the World Series began, and the home runs were were gone, the hits were limited, and the fielding...
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Antonio Bastardo Position: Relief Pitcher Bats: Right — Throws: Left Born: September 21st, 1985 (Age 30) The Mets need a lefty in the bullpen, that much is certain. Sure they have other needs as well, but with top left-handed sluggers like Freddie Freeman and Bryce Harper in our division, being able to get dangerous hitters like them out is absolutely imperative. The two highest profile...
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“The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” The biggest story in baseball this past weekend may have been the ill-advised comments by ex-Mariners coach Andy Van Slyke, the father of Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke, who took to the airwaves to rip Robinson Cano and then implied that Clayton Kershaw recommended to management that Yasiel Puig be traded. Imagine the awkward position...
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