Tag: DH

Opinion: Time for Mets to Move on From Daniel Vogelbach

Ever since the National League instituted a permanent DH, the Mets simply have not been able to get much at all from the position. In the first half of 2022, the team thought they could mix and match players like J.D. Davis, Dominic Smith, and Robinson Canó but failed to get consistent production. Then, they made trades for the likes of Darin Ruf and Daniel Vogelbach to mixed results. Entering...

Eppler: Mets Designated Hitter Role is ‘Undefined’

Steve Cohen has spent a copious amount of money throughout the offseason to improve the team for 2023. However, one position the Mets didn’t seem improve on was DH. On Tuesday, Pat Ragazzao of Sports Illustrated spoke with Billy Eppler about how the DH will be utilized during the 2023 season. “I would say the DH position is undefined,” Eppler told Inside the Mets by phone....

J.D. Martinez Signing With Dodgers

Free agent DH J.D. Martinez is in agreement on a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Jon Heyman of The New York Post also reported the deal. Per Passan, the deal is for one year and $10 million. The Dodgers have been relatively quiet in free agency, despite losing shortstop Trea Turner who signed an 11-year, $300 million...

J.D. Martinez Could Solve Mets’ Power Problem

J.D. Martinez has long been linked with the New York Mets and he is exactly the type of player that could help solve their very real power problem in 2023. It has been a significant offseason for the Mets who have made a very real statement with their spending. Owner Steve Cohen has flexed his financial might by committing over $300 million on payroll for the 2023 season. That has allowed the...

Boras: Michael Conforto Back to Full Health

Updated Post – Dec. 15, 16:30  Super agent Scott Boras accompanied client Brandon Nimmo at Citi Field on Thursday for the presser to announce that Nimmo will be a Met for life following an eight-year, $162 million deal signed by the outfielder. During that time at Citi Field, Boras was asked about another client and former Met, Michael Conforto. The 29-year-old missed the entire 2022...

2022 Mets Report Card: Daniel Vogelbach, DH

Daniel Vogelbach Player Data: Age: 29 (12/17/1992), B/T: L/R Traditional Stats with Mets: 55 G, 183 PA, 149 AB, .255/.393/.436/.830, 6 HR, 25 RBI, 33 BB, 47 SO Advanced Stats with Mets: 144 wRC+, 25.7 K%, 18.0 BB%, .333 BABIP, 1.0 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR 2022 Salary: $1 million Grade: B 2022 Review Daniel Vogelbach became a member of the New York Mets on July 22, when he was acquired from the Pittsburgh...

Darin Ruf Comes As Advertised, Proves Value As Platoon Hitter

It was a frustrating Friday night for the Mets who couldn’t quite recover from allowing eight runs in the first two innings, but there were some positives to take from a 9-6 loss to the Braves at Citi Field. One of those positives was the first plate appearance in a Met uniform by Darin Ruf. Acquired at the trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants, Ruf was hardly a sexy blockbuster...

Mets Potenial Trade Target: Trey Mancini, 1B/DH

Position: First Base/Outfielder/Designated Hitter Age: 30 (March 30th, 1992) 2022 Stats: 75 G, .281/.357/.428 SLG, .122 OPS+, 1.8 WAR The New York Mets are in a bit of a situation, as the designated hitter role has become a point of weakness. Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis haven’t fit the bill this season, causing the Mets to inquire outside the organization. While players like Josh Bell and...

Yoenis Cespedes Will DH on Opening Day

Yoenis Céspedes will begin what will likely be the final chapter of his Mets career on Friday in a new role: the team’s designated hitter. The slugger confirmed to the media on Tuesday that the DH will be his initial assignment, though he is just as comfortable and ready to play the outfield. “The way that I’m feeling right now I can DH, I can play left field. I’m equally...

Yoenis Cespedes Working Out at First Base

Updated, 2:00 PM, Wednesday: Manager Luis Rojas said there has been no serious discussions about Yoenis Cespedes playing first base this season. Instead Cespedes  just wanted to be involved and show he can do different things. Rojas also said that he uses one of Pete Alonso’s gloves. Original Post: One of the most exciting prospects of the upcoming season is the chance to see Yoenis...

Takeaways From Brodie Van Wagenen’s Monday News Conference

For the first time since the sports world shut down in mid-March, Mets General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen took questions from the media in a virtual briefing on Monday. Here are some of the big takeaways. Team health updates The Mets have had one player on their current 40-man roster and multiple minor leaguers test positive for the coronavirus, Van Wagenen said. It isn’t precisely clear...

Mets Sign Veteran OF Melky Cabrera

Among a slew of signings announced by the New York Mets on Monday, Melky Cabrera was added to the player pool for the abbreviated 2020 season. Cabrera is among a batch of veterans who were added to the list for this year and with a universal DH in place, it makes sense to have Cabrera as a potential extra option in the lineup. Melky played last year in Pittsburgh and had a .280/.313/.399 slash...

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