10:00 AM After learning about the Atlanta Braves aggressively acting to sign Ervin Santana for $14 million to offset the loss of Kris Medlen with an elbow ligament tear, David Wright was quick to respond and defended ownership and the front office. “My responsibility is to play third base, not decide who signs, doesn’t sign,” Wright told ESPNNewYork.com. “I’m not a...
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Terry Collins told reporters yesterday that Mets infield prospect Wilmer Flores will have “more” opportunities to get reps at shortstop during spring training. Yesterday marked the first start for Flores at short since the 2011 season. The Mets have moved the 22-year old all over the infield over the past two years in an effort to find him a position. Collins also stated that Ruben...
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Coming into the 2014 spring season, the Mets have had so many question marks regarding their roster especially which top prospects could actually break camp with the team and which would be on the verge of a debut. Top outfield prospect, Cesar Puello is one player that is just a step away from impacting the Mets lineup, but his status was in jeopardy after he was linked to the Bio-genesis...
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The Seattle Mariners are still actively scouting the New York Mets according to ESPN New York’s Adam Rubin. He writes that the M’s have been religiously attending Mets games, but that on Monday they doubled their scouting contingent in Port St. Lucie. It’s no secret that Seattle is shopping shortstop Nick Franklin and MLB Trade Rumors suspects they are readying a proposal for the...
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David Wright has had enough of mediocrity with the New York Mets and says he wants to go to the postseason. The captain of the Mets was a guest of Mike Francesa on WFAN Tuesday and said quite emphatically, “No question that everybody’s goal here should be going to the playoffs.” Wright told Francesa he believes the Mets have the ability to make the postseason as long as everyone delivers the...
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Terry Collins told reporters that Dillon Gee or Bartolo Colon will get the ball on Opening Day if Jon Niese isn’t ready to go. Niese made his first start of the spring today against the Cardinals and got roughed up for four runs in his two innings of work. Niese said his shoulder felt good, but there was some concern with his velocity after registering 79 mph with his fastball during the...
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