Nationals trade Tyler Clippard to A's for Yunel Escobar
What does this mean for Ian Desmond?Hopefully, Yunel Escobar had a chance to visit the Oakland Zoo (now with 660 animals!) in his four days with the A's.On Tuesday night, the A's traded Escobar to the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Dillon Gee addresses trade rumors
Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball, news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsDillon Gee told Anthony DiComo that he is in a "weird situation" amid wide reports that he is the most...
View ArticleForgotten Mets: Aaron Harang, 2013
Aaron Harang pitched for the Mets in 2013. Yes, he really did. As discussed previously, recalling players who are classified as "forgotten Mets" is a fun, nostalgic exercise that engenders memories...
View ArticleShould the Yankees sign Johan Santana?
The Yankees are said to be interested in Johan Santana, but would anything meaningful come from signing him?Ah, Johan Santana. He hasn't pitched in a few years, and the last time he did he really...
View ArticleMets charging players to attend offseason workouts
Proof once more that the Wilpons don't have a lot of cash available.Apparently we've had too much good Mets news lately, because today some LOLMets news arose to put us all back in our place....
View ArticleMatt Harvey discusses rehab and the upcoming season
Matt Harvey talked about his progress after elbow surgery and his expectations for the 2015 season.In an interview on SNY's Hot Stove that will air tonight, Matt Harvey was asked about the progress he...
View ArticleRockies co-owner says Tulowitzki trade is not happening
Charlie Monfort told the New York Post that Colorado's star shortstop isn't going anywhere.Trade for Tulo! Say no to Tulo! Many Mets fans have strong opinions about whether or not the Mets should trade...
View ArticleMets Morning News: To Desmond or not to Desmond?
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsYesterday we learned that the Mets have been charging their players for what amount to...
View ArticleMets trade rumors: Daniel Murphy's value
If the Mets trade Daniel Murphy, what would they get in return?The Mets need to shake things up, as the 79 wins they had last year will not make them contenders this year.The landscape of the National...
View ArticleOverlooked and Underrated Mets: Right fielders
From Bobby Bonilla to Lucas Duda, these right fielders spanned the personality spectrum. But they all had one thing in common, which is that they enjoyed some great and underappreciated years in New...
View ArticleMets settle with Ruben Tejada for $1.88 million
The team and shortstop have made a deal to avoid arbitration.The Mets and Ruben Tejada have reached a deal to avoid arbitration. Adam Rubin is reporting that Tejada will make $1.88 million in 2015...
View ArticleMets, Dillon Gee avoid arbitration
Gee will be paid $5.3 million in 2015.The Mets and Dillon Gee settled on a one-year deal worth $5.3 million to avoid the arbitration process, according to ESPN New York. Gee joins Bobby Parnell and...
View ArticleMets pitching prospect Brandon Welch suspended 50 games for second positive...
Welch is the second Mets prospect in as many months to be disciplined for a second positive test.For the second time in just over three weeks, a Mets prospect has been disciplined for a second positive...
View ArticleMets rumors: Mets aren't expected to sign Daniel Murphy to a multi-year deal
The infielder can pursue free agency after the 2015 season.The Mets have no plans for a multi-year deal with Daniel Murphy, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York. This is Murphy’s third and final...
View ArticleMets and Daniel Murphy reach a one-year deal worth $8 million
The Mets avoid arbitration yet again and this time it's with Murph.After news that the team did not have plans to arrange a multi-year deal with the second baseman, the Mets and Daniel Murphy have...
View ArticleMets Morning News: The Mets will be #With28 in 2015 but perhaps not beyond
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets and three of their arbitration eligible players agreed to one-year deals yesterday: Daniel Murphy, Dillon Gee,...
View ArticleBaseball ejections: A visual analysis
Finding information on baseball ejections can be difficult. Fortunately, Retrosheet has done it for us, which allows for some interesting analysis.It's so easy to take things for granted -- our...
View ArticleMets shortstop situation might not be a disaster
Is it possible that things aren't as bad as Mets fans think they are at shortstop?In an article published this morning on FanGraphs, Mike Petriello tackles the New York Mets' frequently-discussed...
View ArticleMets' prospect Noah Syndergaard should succeed in big leagues this year
Syndergaard's minor league numbers project major league success.Being a top Mets pitching prospect in 2015 must be tough, considering the high standard that has been set over the last few years....
View ArticleMets Morning News: The Nats Max out their pitching staff, and credit card...
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsSandy Alderson and Paul DePodesta talked to Mike Vorkunov about Jacob deGrom.Mike Petriello at Fangraphs seems to...
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