The biggest mystery of the post-lockout free agency world was the lack of a market for Michael Conforto, the six-year veteran who manned right field for the Mets since the start of his career. Well, according to his agent Scott Boras, that’s of his client’s own volition after injuring his throwing shoulder in a workout during the lockout. According to a report from The...
Another deadline came and went early Wednesday morning, as representatives from the owners and players met deep into the night, emerging without a deal. However, the MLBPA is expected to respond to ownership’s latest proposal as early as today. If you chose wisely and went to bed during last night’s bargaining session, here is the latest on the CBA negotiations. UPDATE, 8:30pm EST,...
According to Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post, the MLBPA submitted a formal proposal to MLB owners today in Manhattan during Sunday’s midday meeting, which lasted about an hour and a half. It’s the two sides’ first meeting since MLB canceled regular-season games on Tuesday after the two sides had not come to a deal on the collective bargaining agreement. MLBPA Proposal...
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets organization are set to resume second round managerial interviews today with Joe Espada. Buck Showalter, the favorite to be offered the position, will interview with Mets front office staff on Friday. The organization has not indicated when they will make a final decision on the new manager. Michael Mayer has more on this story. Now, it is time for the morning...
Jeffrey Kittel asks… Is the Mets rotation WORSE after this offseason, despite getting Scherzer? Mojo Hill replies… The state of the Mets rotation is interesting right now because it features (when healthy) the best one-two punch in the game. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer are both well into their 30s (with Scherzer pushing 40), but each is still at the top of his respective game. The...
Good morning, Mets fans! We’re starting to really get into the grind of the lockout. Saturday was yet another quiet day, with many more likely to come. This is an unusual offseason for all of baseball, but especially for Mets fans. They made more big moves in a three-day span than they’re used to getting in an entire offseason, but the adrenaline rush came to a screeching halt as the...
