Jimmy Rollins says thanks but no thanks to Mets trade
The Phillies rebuild is underway, but will move a lot slower if the players keep not wanting to be traded to the Mets.Look, I'm all for trading away even the longer tenured players who we treasure. I...
View ArticleMets Trade Rumors: Alexei Ramirez not at the top of Mets' shortstop list
The team has some concerns about the White Sox' shortstop.With Michael Cuddyer officially in the fold for the next couple of seasons, it's fair to say the Mets are now focused on acquiring a shortstop...
View ArticleMets Trade Rumors: Mets explored Jimmy Rollins trade
The Mets' search for a shortstop included the longtime Philadelphia Phillie.Longtime divisional foe Jimmy Rollins can be added to the list of shortstops the Mets have considered trading for this...
View ArticleMets interviewed Pat Roessler, former Yankees farm director, for assistant...
Earlier in the offseason, the Mets hired former Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long.While the Mets hired former Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long as their new hitting coach earlier this offseason, the team...
View ArticleDaily Red Sox Links: Jon Lester, Cole Hamels, Pablo Sandoval
Today's links look at the contracts of Cole Hamels and Jon Lester, the cons of signing Hanley Ramirez, and the possibility of trading two young up-the-middle players.Alex Speier digs through the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: We gonna rock down to Shortstop Avenue, and then we'll...
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsWelcome to Shortstop Avenue! There are a number of potential options that could be available...
View ArticleMichael Cuddyer's decision improves Rockies' 2015 payroll outlook
Michael Cuddyer's decision to decline the $15.3 million qualifying offer extended to him by the Rockies last week provided Colorado with the payroll flexibility they need to make further upgrades this...
View ArticleInternational Free Agent Profile: Hyeon-Jong Yang
There is a very good chance that the KIA Tigers post Hyeon-Jong Yang, a left-handed starting pitcher who was once one of their top prospects. Does the southpaw have the ability to play major league...
View ArticleVote for the funniest Mets moment of 2014
Keith Hernandez, Bartolo Colon, and 50 Cent are featured in some of the nominees for funniest Mets moment of 2014.Today we kick off voting for the 2014 SB Nation MLB Awards. We won't be voting in...
View ArticleInternational Free Agent Profile: Chihiro Kaneko
There is a possibility that, for the second year in a row, the reigning Eiji Sawamura Award winner might be posted. Can Chihiro Kaneko thrive in the United States, and if so, should the Mets look into...
View ArticleHelp us choose the Yankees' best pitching appearance of 2014
Which pitcher's pitching performance will you pick?The last Yankee-centric category in our GIF tournament goes to the pitchers. Which Yankee had the most memorable appearance of the season on the...
View ArticleSandy Alderson: Mets 'won't panic' if Flores is Opening Day shortstop
The 23-year-old might not actually be a shortstop.Speaking to reporters at the general manager meeting today, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said that if the team had to go into the 2015 season...
View ArticleMets Morning News: More shortstop talk, and what to do with Matt Harvey in 2015
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets are in the entertainment business. That's what Sandy Alderson said yesterday, and...
View ArticleJon Niese cursed out Terry Collins last September
In his final start of the season, Jon Niese reportedly cursed out manager Terry Collins after ignoring a signal.The Daily News is reporting that in his final start of the season, left-handed pitcher...
View Article2015 Free Agent Profile: Asdrubal Cabrera
The middle infielder does not provide a cost-effective solution to the Mets' shortstop issues. After the worst full season of his career in 2013, Asdrubal Cabrera entered the 2014 season hoping to...
View ArticleVote for the most regrettable Mets moment of 2014
Jeff Wilpon, Chris Young, and a loyalty oath are featured in some of the nominees for most regrettable Mets moment of 2014.Yesterday, Keith Hernandez's infamous line "I wasn't talking about the hot...
View ArticleMets re-sign Brandon Allen to a minor league contract
First baseman Brandon Allen, who spent most of last year with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, has been re-signed to a minor league deal.Multiple outlets have reported that the Mets have re-signed first...
View ArticleLogjam 2.0: Brad Miller, Chris Taylor, and the luck of the narrative
Yes, a bunch of underwhelming prospects have failed to create the superteam we hoped for years ago. But that may have somehow turned into a good thing.Last winter the Mariners went and did a very...
View Article2014 SB Nation MLB awards: Rockies Most Important Hit nominations
Vote for one of the five choices for the biggest Rockies hit of the year.It's hard to call any hit "important" in a 66-win season, but I feel like that also takes away from the few true big moments the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets make minor deal, Sandy gets feisty
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsYesterday the Mets brought first baseman Brandon Allen back into the organization on a minor...
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