Dwight Gooden tweeted again saying he made a mistweet and while he would love to work with the Mets pitching staff, he is currently not scheduled to do so. He is slated to work with a Japanese minor league team St. Petersburg, Florida. Original Post- Feb. 7, 11 a.m. Former Mets ace Dwight Gooden announced on Twitter this morning that he will be working with Mets pitchers in Spring Training this...
This might have been the longest offseason I can remember. Yes, all offseasons are basically the same in length, but this one just seems to go on and on. Maybe it was the daily Ike Davis trade rumors that never amounted to anything, only to be replaced by the Stephen Drew rumors that still wage on. Or maybe it’s this damn weather that doesn’t want us to forget it’s still...
As I look out my window I see snow falling and accumulating with a brisk wind thrown in for good measure. Yes, New York is caught up in yet another storm. But meanwhile at Port St. Lucie, the sun is bright and about 30 players have already arrived and are doing unofficial workouts with manager Terry Collins. (Photo: NY Mets) It may not feel like it as you gaze outside right now, but believe it...
From September 24th to October 4th, the Mets will be running their instructional league down at the Spring Training complex in Port St. Lucie. There are 49 players attending for the next two weeks, including first-round picks Dominic Smith, Brandon Nimmo, and Gavin Cecchini. In his first full season of professional ball (extended spring training and Brooklyn), Cecchini had a decent year despite...
Ike Davis wraps up a session of crushing baseballs at PSL Hey Jon Niese, nice of you to show up early… Adam Rubin tweeted that the Brandon Lyon deal with the Mets will be officially announced as soon as this afternoon. Anthony DiComo sees the Opening Day Roster like this: He also adds that the acquisition of outfielder Collin Cowgill could be an under-the-radar trade that could...
Look who’s back!? Mike Piazza is in Port St. Lucie today to coach the Italian baseball team, against the Mets team of prospects. He seemed to be very cool, calm, and collected. Before he went to the field to get ready for the game, Piazza did a 10 minute session with reporters. He talked to them about ownership, the Wilpons, and other things. This was what he told reporters about...
It’s that time, Mets fans, to start getting into the groove and rhythm before the season officially starts. After last season’s end and a tepid offseason, what should we be looking for out on the fields of PSL? I don’t live down there anymore regretfully so those that made the trip, please send me some weekly love and updates. I appreciate it! The mantra for most is: It’s...
