Tag: Robinson Cano

Playing on Both Sides of Town: Those Who Were Mets and Yankees

They’ve shared more than just a city. While the Mets and Yankees rarely engage in trade talks, it’s not unusual for players to spend parts of their careers in Queens and in the Bronx. According to Baseball-Reference, the count has now surpassed 150, but here are some of the most notable plus verdicts on which team they fared better with. David Cone – Mets (1987-92; 03), Yankees...

Greatest Mets World Baseball Classic Moments

Several Mets are set to participate in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. So there’s a good chance this list featuring players who were Mets at one time or another encapsulating the four previous editions of the international tournament will have an addition or two by the time it’s over on March 21. 2006 and 2009: Dice-K Goes Back-to-Back By the time Daisuke Matsuzaka arrived in...

2023 Caribbean Series Begins Today

For any baseball fans looking to watch some live games before spring training begins later this month, the Caribbean Series just might be the thing to focus on. The tournament begins on Thursday in Venezuela as eight nations will go for the title. While there are no current Mets major leaguers or prospects on any of the rosters that feature the champions of each country’s winter league squad,...

Mets First Half Report Cards: Designated Hitter

Well, Mets fans, we have made it to the All-Star break. As crazy as it sounds, the first half of the season has concluded. So far, the Metsmerized team has put together grades on the coaching staff, starting pitchers, relievers, and outfielders. For years, the talk about the New York Mets was they were going to be great once there was a universal DH. After all, this was an organization who put...

Morning Briefing: Robinson Cano Signs Minors Deal With Padres

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets got themselves back in the win column Friday with a victory over the Angels, 7-3. Brandon Nimmo and Mark Canha got big hits and drove in a combined six runs in the win. Tylor Megill did well in his first start back off the IL, and the bullpen did a great job behind him. David Peterson, Drew Smith, Joely Rodriguez, Adam Ottavino, and Edwin Diaz combined to allow...

Examining Why J.D. Davis’ Recent Good Play May Continue

Entering the 2021 season, the New York Mets most likely believed they were in a terrific spot with the addition of a designated hitter to the National League. Unfortunately, it has been close to the complete opposite. Possible DH options Robinson Canó was released for poor play, Dominic Smith was demoted to Triple-A, and J.D. Davis got off to an awfully slow start. However, if the past couple...

Morning Briefing: Robinson Canó No Longer With Padres

Good morning, Mets fans! Annie Heilbrunn of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports that Robinson Canó is no longer with the San Diego Padres due to recent struggles. Canó went 3-33 (.091) in twelve games for the Padres, including no hits in his last twenty at-bats. The roster move will be officially announced by the Padres before their game today against the Milwaukee Brewers, though he’s...

How Have the Diaz-Cano-Kelenic Trade Participants Performed?

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...

Mets Release Robinson Canó in a Slew of Roster Moves

The Mets announced on Sunday that they’ve released 2B/DH Robinson Canó. The eight-time all-star was designated for assignment this past Monday after struggling to pick-up where he left off during his hot start in spring training. In 41 at-bats across 12 games in 2022, Canó posted a .233 OBP with just eight hits, three RBIs, and one home run. During Canó’s time with the Mets he...

Mets Bench Showing Cano DFA Was the Easy and Right Decision

It’s been one day since the Mets decided to designate Robinson Cano for assignment and eat the remaining $44,703,297 remaining on his contract. Some (me) might say it was a month too late but I’ll neglect the process with the Mets having a National League-best 18-8 record. Instead of Cano taking up at-bats and playing time, general manager Billy Eppler put his personal opinions aside...

Looking Back at Robinson Canó’s Time With the New York Mets

Dominic Smith’s 4-for-4 performance on Sunday night’s Mets win versus Philadelphia solidified a decision that was in the cards for quite some time. Smith, along with a few other teammates were potential candidates to be cut, as the roster mandate required major league teams to trim their rosters from 28 to 26. The New York Mets made their decision and announced they would designate...

Robinson Canó DFA’d; Mets “Make The Baseball Decision”

Robinson Canó was designated for assignment Monday morning by the New York Mets as the team had to trim its roster from 28 to 26 players. Yoan López was sent down to Triple-A Syracuse, as well. Canó’s release ends a tumultuous three-plus years with the Mets that started in 2019 with a trade from the Seattle Mariners. Former general manager Brodie van Waganen traded top prospect Jarred...

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