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Latest Mets News
The Mets will officially introduce new manager Luis Rojas this afternoon at 3:00 PM during a press conference that will be held at Citi Field.
Bet Online has set the Mets’ win total for the 2020 season at 86.5, a number not so different from their 2019 total.
Latest MLB News
On Thursday, former Mets third baseman Howard Johnson tweeted that he had brought his interest in the Mets’ managerial opening to the attention of the team- but the front office ultimately decided to go in a different direction with Luis Rojas.
Kelsie Heneghan of MiLB.com details the respective minor league journeys of recently elected Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and Larry Walker.
Everybody’s got to start somewhere, and Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom- who got his start as an intern for Baseball Prospectus- was no exception, wrote Jen McCaffey in her latest for The Athletic.
Per Jacob Resnick of Mets Minors: Mets fans are welcome to join the Brooklyn Cyclones as they introduce their new manager, Ed Blankmeyer, at the Coney Island Brewery on Thursday, January 30 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The 2019 NYPL championship trophy will also be in attendance, and fans will be given the opportunity to take pictures with the award.
Seattle Mariners rightfielder Mitch Haniger has encountered a setback in his recovery from injuries suffered during the 2019 season, reported Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Haniger will need core surgery, and no timetable has been given for his return.
Dennis Lin of The Athletic reported on a potential trade between the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres in which the Padres would receive outfielder Mookie Betts in exchange for outfielder Wil Myers and several top prospects.
Latest NL East News
Per Jeff Schulz of The Athletic: Atlanta Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos admitted that losing out on free agent Josh Donaldson was “tough”- but brushed off suggestions that budget constraints contributed to this loss.
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Tim Ryder expands on an interesting back-and-forth with starter Marcus Stroman that occurred on Twitter, in which the young pitcher highlighted the improvements made to his cutter.
Pat Ragazzo reflects on the life and experiences of Luis Rojas’ father, Felipe Alou, and how the baseball legend ultimately opened the door for Rojas to become the latest Mets manager.
Michael Mayer presents us with a preview of the Mets’ top 30 prospects for 2020, as voted by writers here at MMO and over at MMN.
With questions still looming about the back end of the Mets’ rotation, a strong and reliable bullpen could provide some peace of mind for New York in 2020, says Matt Musico.
This Day in Mets History
1980: A group of investors, led by Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday, buy the New York Mets from the DeRoulet family. Wilpon was named president/COO, while Doubleday sat as chairman. Later on down the road, in 2002, Doubleday sold his share of the team to Wilpon.
Birthdays: Mike Glavine turns 47, Neil Allen turns 62
