There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. We come to the final player in our series, making his debut on the ballot. He’s the only one to have spent their entire career with the orange and blue. We now present “The Captain.” David Wright was destined to be a New York Met. It’s not often we talk...
There are 10 players eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame who have the Mets on some portion of their resume. Next up is arguably the best center fielder in team history and might have the strongest case based on his statistics. Just as time has allowed some Mets fans to appreciate how good Carlos Beltrán was in New York, perhaps Hall of Fame voters will take a similar stance when taking...
It’s award season in Major League Baseball, and today, the prestigious Gold Glove awards were being presented. For the New York Mets, their only finalist was shortstop Francisco Lindor. Lindor, in 2023, continued his success at shortstop by making tremendous defensive plays and turning in an overall very valuable season. Lindor led all shortstops in innings played this year with 1,366 and...
Rawlins announced the 2023 Gold Glove finalists on Wednesday afternoon, and some new faces are now in contention for the award. For the second consecutive season, the New York Mets have one finalist, this time being shortstop Francisco Lindor. The team was represented by Tomás Nido last year, who was one of the finalists for Gold Glove at the catcher position in the NL. Rawlings Gold Glove...
We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. We continue with the only person in uniform for both of the franchise’s World Series titles and remains one of the most beloved Mets ever. Look at the stat sheet for Bud Harrelson and you won’t see his true...
New York Mets’ superstar shortstop had another terrific season in 2022. Francisco Lindor slashed .254/.336/.470, good for a superb .806 OPS. The highest of his career since 2019. He also belted 30 home runs to go along with 98 RBIs and 108 runs (second-highest of his career). Not to mention, he also stole 31 bases, giving him his first 30-30 season of his career and becoming only the...
This offseason, we’re looking at the Mets’ history with free agency. The No. 3-ranked entry was Billy Wagner — a dominant closer beginning in 2006. Next up was another member of that ’06 club, who remains still under-appreciated for his standout and steady play at the plate and in the field. He parlayed an astounding 2004 playoff performance into a free-agency bidding war. New...
Good morning, Mets fans! As the offseason rumor mill continues to slowly heat up — even amidst the ongoing World Series — the Angels are showing reluctance to trade generational star Shohei Ohtani. In a Tuesday article from Andy Martino of SNY, it was reported that the Angels are showing “no appetite” to discuss Ohtani deals, and that it’s more likely they will try to extend...
Major League Baseball on Tuesday announced the 2022 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners. National League In the National League, there were two teams in which two players received the award: the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals. Braves players included pitcher Max Fried and shortstop Dansby Swanson. The Cardinals, on the other hand, had third baseman Nolan Arenado and utility player Brendan...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Gold Glove Award finalists were announced Thursday. Tomás Nido was picked in the catcher position, but Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and Luis Guillorme were questionably left out. The full slate of finalists can be found here. In the ALCS, Framber Valdez stepped up and took charge on the mound for the Houston Astros, as he struck out nine Yankees...
Rawlings announced the 2022 Gold Glove finalists on Thursday afternoon with shocking snubs all around. None of Francisco Lindor, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, or Luis Guillorme were finalists for Gold Glove awards. It appears that Guillorme was not eligible because of the requirements listed by Rawlings: All infielders & outfielders must have played in the field for at least 698 total innings...
Rawlings announced Tuesday that they will begin awarding Gold Gloves to utility players from the American and National Leagues, effective this season. In addition to the nine Gold Gloves given to the top defensive players at each position in both leagues, the best utility players throughout Major League Baseball will now start to finally get their flowers for their defensive prowess too. In a...
