Since 2016, only four relievers have appeared in more games than the 34-year-old lanky left-hander Jerry Blevins. His 148 appearances are tied with Pittsburgh Pirates’ left-hander Felipe Rivero, and are behind only Addison Reed, Brad Hand, Bryan Shaw and Hector Neris for tops in the majors. Jerry Blevins is a workhorse. Acquired by the Mets back in March 2015 from the Washington Nationals...
Dear Jerry,Congratulations on your recent promotion to manager of the New York Mets. I have already said a prayer for you and I will be sure to light a candle for you on Sunday as well. You probably have already been warned about staying on Tony Bernazard’s good side, and going to the SNY Gift shop and loading up on Loudmouths T-shirts and an SNY cap to wear at all times...
It sure didn’t take Jerry Manuel very long to become acclimated to the drama that has become the New York Mets. In just his very first inning as a Mets manager, his authority was snubbed by an indignant Jose Reyes who refused to come out of the game after a leadoff single.After Reyes pulled up safely to first base, he began to grab his leg as if he had hurt himself. It immediately brought...
After spending my entire work day tuned to WFAN online, I’d like to take a look at the other big news of the day. We have a new leader. Jerry Manuel is now the manager of the New York Mets. And according to Omar Minaya, Manuel will be the manager for the rest of the season.So what do Mets fans know about Jerry Manuel? Probably not much, since he’s spent the last few years as the...
