Over three ago the New York Mets and former general manger Brodie Van Wagenen made a blockbuster trade. On December 1, 2018, New York acquired all-stars Edwin Díaz and Robinson Canó. In exchange they sent two top-100 prospects, another top-30 organizational prospect, and two veterans. In total, New York sent Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn, Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, and Anthony Swarzak to Seattle...
The Cano Trade Kicks Off The Lid Of The Coffin By Greg Jones Nothing evokes a third rail response in the Mets blogosphere more than a comment that perhaps the Cano trade is aging better than its initial reviews as the worst trade in Mets history, apologies to Jim Fregosi. But, lets review the nuts and bolts of this mega-deal. Mets-Mariners Trade, December 3, 2018 New York Mets get: Robinson...
Devin Mesoraco is thankful for the opportunity he was afforded to play Major League Baseball for as long as he did. Though his career wasn’t long and he dealt with three surgeries in a matter of thirteen months that marred his swing after an impressive breakout season in 2014, Mesoraco doesn’t look back with regret. Rather, he comes across with the rightful mindset that he did what...
A friend of mine from Long Island called my attention to a column David Lennon of Newsday recently wrote about MLB’s proposed rule changes, several of which will be tested in the minor leagues this season. A few of the possible rule changes were also discussed during Tuesday afternoon’s broadcast of the Mets’ exhibition game against the Houston Astros. The proposals are...
Mention the name Edwin Diaz to any Mets fan, and the reaction will likely be visceral. Many will revile the trade that brought the enigmatic closer to Queens. Others will fault GM Brodie Van Wagenen for trading two top prospects, Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn, as well as Gerson Bautista, Jay Bruce, and Anthony Swarzak to Seattle for Diaz and Robinson Cano. Nearly all will groan about...
The Mets made a deadline deal to obtain Yoenis Cespedes five years ago today, July 31st, 2015. The trade capped a wild five days, that included the Wilmer Flores non-trade, a horrific loss to the Padres after a long rain delay, and a Flores walk-off home run against the Nationals. Cespedes joined Donn Clendenon and Keith Hernandez (among others) as key deals the Mets have made at the...
By Michelle Ioannou In fact, it was Pete Alonso’s agent. We all know what an outstanding guy Alonso is so I am sure he is also shocked by the news and probably already looking for a new agent. According to TMZ, Matt Sosnick was arrested for domestic violence. He was first arrested on October 8 for domestic violence and misdemeanor child endangerment. He was then arrested again on October 9...
When the deal was made, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen — as did many other fans — championed the move, touting Robinson Cano’s well-documented track record of consistency (despite a 2018 suspension for performance-enhancing drug use) and the sky’s-the-limit ceiling of young right-handed closer, Edwin Diaz. Sending off Jay Bruce and Anthony...
Jay Bruce, who was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies last month, got to play the New York Mets for the first time since getting traded by them in the last offseason, this week. Mike Puma of the New York Post got a chance to speak with the former-Met. Bruce, 32, had arguably the worst year of his career in 2018 after signing a three-year, $39 million contract with the Mets during the previous...
Update – Sunday, June 2 Jim Salisbury of NBC Philadelphia is hearing that the deal to send Bruce to the Phillies is complete. The outfielder could join Philadelphia as early as today at Dodger Stadium. Original post – Saturday, June 1 According to Jess Passan of ESPN, The Philadelphia Phillies are nearing a deal to acquire former-Mets outfielder Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners....
The Double-A Binghmaton Rumbles Ponies had two pitchers combine for a no-hitter on Wednesday night in their 7-0 win over the Harrisburg Senators. Starter Harol Gonzalez went 6.2 innings before reliever Ryder Ryan finished off the historic game with 2.1 innings of no-hit ball. The right-handers combined to face 28 batters. They struck out eight Senators (Washington Nationals’ Double-A...
Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday the New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 6-5 in the second game of a three-game series. Jason Vargas got the win and Justin Wilson locked down the save in the win. Dominic Smith collected two hits in his first start of the season, and Wilson Ramos collected another two hits for the Mets. Tonight, Jacob deGrom (1-0, 0.00 ERA) takes the hill as the Mets wrap...
