Joe Girardi appeared on his weekly spot with Mike Francesa of WFAN, and said he will know where he will be managing in 2020 in “a little over 48 hours.” The 48-hour time period matches up to Thursday, which is the off-day of the World Series. This aligns with the knowledge that Major League Baseball frowns upon major announcements during the Fall Classic. It should also be noted...
It’s been a couple of days now since Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, GM Brodie Van Wagenen and manager Mickey Callaway were interviewed for over 90 minutes on Mike Francesa’s radio show on WFAN. The interview covered a wide range of topics ranging from specific Mets players to the organization as a whole and the direction it is headed. For the most part, it made for fascinating radio as it is...
Outspoken radio personality Mike Francesa will officially be leaving WFAN effective Dec. 15, according to “Mike’s On” producer Brian Monzo on Twitter. Francesa, 63, began his own weekday show in 2008 after the conclusion of “Mike and the Mad Dog” which ran from 1989-2008 with co-host Chris Russo. After fellow WFAN host Craig Carton was arrested earlier this month...
Terry Collins apologized to Jay Horwitz personally this afternoon, for what he referred to as “his unprofessional behavior.” He then apologized a second time to the Mets VP in front of the beat writers in the media room where the incident took place on Wednesday. Good deal, now let’s move on. Joe D. Original Report – June 22 The New York Mets came out victorious on...
February 12 Boston Herald sports reporter John Tomase says that free agent shortstop Stephen Drew has not received a contract offer from the Red Sox for more than one season as had been previously reported. A source told Tomase that Drew is looking for at least a one-year deal with an option for a second year. Yesterday, Sandy Alderson did say he could sign Drew, but only under the right...
Sandy Alderson spoke to beat writers today and his message was that the Mets 2014 payroll will be more than last year’s $87 million. “I don’t think our payroll is going to be below what we saw last year,” Alderson said. “And as far as where it will finally land, let’s defer that question until all precincts have reported.” Alderson also said nothing has changed with regard to his offseason...
Adam Rubin of ESPN New York says that lame-duck Mets manager Terry Collins is not facing unemployment. That is not to say his return as Mets manager will be a slam dunk for 2014, but the odds are heavily in his favor. A source familiar with the situation told Rubin, that while team officials do not intend to commit to re-signing Collins until after the season, there is internal respect for how...
Thoughts from Joe D. I didn’t get a chance to weigh in on this yesterday and just wanted to post a quick summary after his interview. We’ve heard Fred and Jeff Wilpon say things like this for almost a year now. Ever since they avoided that billion dollar lawsuit and averted bankruptcy, I said at the time that the team was on the rebound financially…. And they apparently...
John Harper of the Daily News, puts up a strong case for why the Mets should bring back Terry Collins as manager of the team after this season. The thrust of his argument is that Collins was never given a true chance to show what he can do with a team that was at worst a .500 team and at best a legitimate contender. Despite arguing about Collins’ in-game decision-making he writes, the...
A few moments ago, left-handed reliever Jack Leathersich tweeted the following: Flight to Vegas #GoMets — Jack Leathersich (@LeatherRocket) June 13, 2013 Unless he’s going out to Vegas to play the slots, one would assume he’s getting promoted from Double-A Binghamton to Triple-A Las Vegas. Earlier this week, Sandy Alderson said on WFAN with Mike Francesa he wouldn’t be opposed...
Updated at 4:00 PM They criticize me to lower my self esteem but I’m going straight to the top. I was not born to lose. Original Post 1:00 PM “Valdespin knew that was coming. I don’t think it’s fair to say that since we didn’t hit one of the Pittsburgh hitters that he doesn’t have a friend. The notion that he was hung out to dry I think is a mistake. I’m not telling you he’s the most popular guy...
Mets manager Terry Collins was a guest on WFAN this afternoon and lets just say that his whole demeanor about outfielder Jordany Valdespin has done a complete 180. Collins said that Valdespin is the leading candidate to hit in the leadoff spot for the Mets on Opening Day and whenever the Mets are facing a righthanded pitcher. “Right now, the way Valdespin has been swinging the bat in that spot,...
