Tag: Aaron Boone

Morning Briefing: Verlander ‘Behind Schedule,’ Dealing with Shoulder Issue

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Met and future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander is reportedly a couple of weeks behind schedule and his timetable is TBA at the moment, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Verlander also had a delayed start to his 2023 season due to an upper back/shoulder issue, which seems to be ailing him this year as well.  The three-time Cy Young award winner said he was going about...

Morning Briefing: Stearns Praises New Additions, Still Wants More

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns introduced the Mets two biggest offseason signings to the club via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon. Among some of the better quotes in the press conference were in regards to Harrison Bader, as Stearns noted that he expects him to play a majority of the games at center field which would kick Brandon Nimmo to left field for...

Morning Briefing: Mark Vientos Ready To Play All Around Field

Good morning, Mets fans! Abbey Mastracco of The Daily News is reporting that Mets prospect Mark Vientos could be an option anywhere in the infield. Vientos came with three different fielding gloves to player several different positions and could realistically be another first baseman option behind Alonso and current designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. “I’m ready to play in the big leagues every...

Morning Briefing: Expanded MLB Playoffs, Universal DH Reportedly ‘Dead Issues’

Good morning, Mets fans! On Wednesday, the Mets were outslugged by the St. Louis Cardinals in exhibition play falling by a score of 14-9 (full game recap). Let’s take a look at what else went on with the Amazins’ and MLB yesterday! Latest Mets News David Peterson is set to make his first start of the spring against the Washington Nationals on ESPN this afternoon at 1:10 p.m. EST....

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