It seems like David Stearns has an m.o. when it comes to putting together a starting rotation. Last offseason, it was Luis Severino, Sean Manaea and Adrian Houser, veterans coming off inconsistent-to-bad years. Low risk and high reward. Two of those three worked out. So far this offseason, it’s Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning, who the Mets signed Wednesday to a one-year,...
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Good morning, Mets fans! In an offseason that has seen many high-level trades, another one seemed to be on the precipice as Nolan Arenado was potentially being moved to the Houston Astros. However, the platinum glove winner used his no-trade clause to stop those trade talks dead in their tracks, per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Houston is looking at other third-base options as their All-Star at the...
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The Mets made another free agent acquisition Wednesday night, agreeing to terms with starting pitcher Griffin Canning on a one-year, $4.25 million contract. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal, which is pending a physical. The Mets had been interested in the right-hander, according to a report earlier this week by Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. Canning was traded...
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Three main factors contributing to the rise in pitcher injuries are pitchers trying to throw with more velocity, pitchers chasing nastier stuff and the emphasis on max effort in training and in games, according to the MLB Report on Pitcher Injuries released Tuesday. The league surveyed more than 200 experts for the report, which aims to find solutions to the root of the problem. Those surveyed...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the New York Mets have signed catcher Chris Williams to a minor league deal. The deal presumably includes an invitation to major league camp. Williams, 28, has spent his entire minor league career in the Minnesota Twins organization following their drafting him in the eighth round of the 2018 draft out of Clemson University. In 2024, Williams hit...
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The Holidays are right around the corner, and FOCO wants to make sure you get the best gifts for that special person this year! Whether it’s for family, friends, or that crazy Mets fan you know, FOCO is the place to shop for all Mets fans! So, we made this holiday gift guide, which showcases our most popular New York Mets products of 2024! New York Mets Pinstripe Bib Overalls Show your team...
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