The New York Mets have confirmed that they have agreed to a deal with first round draft pick, RHP Matt Harvey. A team official made the announcement just a short time ago, as the Mets seemingly got it done before the clock struck midnight. Terms of the deal have not been released yet, but Harvey was holding out for a $4.5 million dollar bonus. Although, Jon Heman is reporting that they may have...
Read MoreThe Mets take the series opener against the Astros, 3-1. The last time the Mets took the road opener, was back on June 18th against the Yankees. Almost two months ago. Jon Niese had another great start but walks away with a no decision. The offense supplied some late inning support to win the game. The bullpen did their job for two shutout innings. Mets get back to .500 on the season. Game...
Read MoreThis just came out of nowhere. Kevin Burkhardt of SNY has just tweeted the following: Krod has a torn ligament in right thumb. Sounds like it happened in the fight. Surgery coming, season over. I’m actually a little stunned, yet not surprised… The Mets have every right to not pay the rest of K-Rod’s salary for this season and maybe even next season as well. He injured his thumb...
Read MoreAccording to Mark Hale of the New York Post, the Mets intend to pick up the 2011 option on shortstop Jose Reyes this winter, and will also explore signing him to a long term deal. Asked to comment on the situation, Reyes said, “Right now I don’t think about that…I want to finish my career here…But this is a business.” Reyes is in the final year of a four year, $23.25 million dollar contract he...
Read MoreOn Sunday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post wrote an article in which he said the Mets currently have no workable way to build a championship team for the 2011 season. He writes, “Consider that just for next year, Carlos Beltran, Jason Bay, Francisco Rodriguez, Oliver Perez and Luis Castillo make $69 million, which will be about the payroll of the Marlins. If the Mets could just snap...
Read MoreGood Morning, Met fans. Quite frankly, there are a lot of things to be excited about. Being a Met fan is not one of them. The direction of this team leaves a lot to be desired. I am going to say something that I never ever thought I would say. Please understand my emphatic emphasis on the words “never ever”. Mets Future Shock Quite honestly, it’s my humble opinion that our...
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