Good morning, Mets fans! In his media availability on Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the team will be having certain guest instructors during spring training. The three that he mentioned are Mets legends Carlos Beltrán, Edgardo Alfonzo and Darryl Strawberry. Mendoza said that the three former big league All-Stars will have lockers and uniforms available to them just...
Good morning, Mets fans! Former Mets outfielder Yoenis Céspedes is set to return to his home country of Cuba to play baseball, as noted by Cuban sports commentator Carlos Hernández Luján. Due to outstanding professional commitments abroad, Céspedes won’t be part of the initial team selection in his home country. This could result in him starting his at a later date. Céspedes, with an...
According to Mark Sanchez of the New York Post, the New York Mets have shown interest in free agent infielder Gio Urshela. Urshela, 32, hit .299/.329/.374 with two home runs in only 62 games for the Los Angeles Angels in 2023. The former Yankee had his season cut short in June because of a fractured left pelvis. The talented defender played first base, second base, shortstop, and third base this...
Good morning, Mets fans! Mets veteran outfielder Starling Marte is looking to play in the Dominican Winter League, but there are some hoops to jump through prior to doing so. Marte, who missed most of the last two months of the 2023 season due to a groin injury, needs to get the Mets’ clearance to play in the winter league. Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online reported that Marte was at...
GIO URSHELA, IF Position: IF B/T: R/R Age: 32 (10/11/1991) 2023 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 228 PA, .299/.329/.374/.703, 2 HR, 24 RBI, 8 2B, 10 BB, 3 SB 2023 Advanced Stats: 92 wRC+, 15.8% SO%, 4.4% BB%, .346 BABIP, .288 xwOBA, 0.4 fWAR, 0.8 bWAR RUNDOWN Gio Urshela was the Opening Day shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels, playing on the left side of the infield with Anthony Rendon to begin the...
MATT CHAPMAN Position: 3B Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 30 (4/28/93) 2023 Traditional Stats: 140 G, 581 PA, .240/.330/.424/.755, 17 HR, 39 2B, 54 RBI, 122 H 2023 Advanced Stats: 110 WRC+, 4.4 bWAR, 3.5 fWAR, 10.7 BB%, 28.4 K%, .319 BABIP, .339 xwOBA, 12 DRS, 5 OAA RUNDOWN Since getting the call in June of 2017, Matt Chapman has garnered a reputation for being one of the best defensive third basemen in...
When Steve Cohen bought the Mets before the 2021 season, he had two options: tear the team down or try to build from the current pieces. Cohen chose the latter, bringing in Francisco Lindor to signify his intention to put out a winning product immediately. Still, he stopped there, and the wheels ultimately fell off the team that season. The next year, Cohen brought in Max Scherzer, once again...
The Yankees and Twins agreed to a deal Sunday night that will send Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt to the Bronx, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported late Sunday night. In return, the Yankees are sending Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela to Minnesota. Donaldson, 36, had a slash line of .247/.352/.475 with 26 home runs and 72 RBIs in 2021. The 2015 American League MVP has dealt with...
