Amazin' Avenue Audio, Episode 103: James Shields is not a Met
Every week there is nothing to talk about, I will pick another iconoclastic film director to talk about. At least sign a minor league free agent or something!Run Time: 2:11:11In the "Michael Cuddyer:...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Matt Harvey writes, Brandon Nimmo tweaks swing
Your Thursday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Harveywrote an article for The Player's Tribune. In it he discussed his year away from baseball in...
View ArticleTop 25 Mets Prospects for 2015, #10: Gavin Cecchini
The 2012 first-rounder is still awaiting his breakout campaign, but he opened some eyes in 2014.Selected by the New York Mets in the first round (12th overall) of the 2012 draft out of Barbe High...
View ArticleRon Darling to call some play-by-play for Mets in spring training
SNY announced that Ron Darling will be given an opportunity to call play-by-play for seven games during spring training.For seven of the sixteen SNY broadcasts of Mets games during spring training...
View ArticleTop 25 Mets Prospects for 2015, #9: Marcos Molina
One of the most dynamic arms in the Mets system burst onto the national scene in 2014.No. 9 - Marcos Molina ,RHP(Photo credit: Paul Hadsall)Signed by the Mets as an international free agent in 2012 out...
View ArticleTop 25 Mets Prospects for 2015, #8: Amed Rosario
The latest up-and-coming shortstop in the Mets system climbs up national rankings as well.Signed by the New York Mets as a non-drafted free agent out of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on July 2nd,...
View ArticleESPN ranks Mets 10th in preseason rankings
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View ArticleEverth Cabrera still makes sense for the Yankees
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View ArticleMets interested in left-handed relief pitcher Joe Thatcher
They're not done just yet!You probably thought the Mets were done signing free agents this winter. Nope! According to boy wonder reporter Chris Cotillo, the Mets are one of four teams interested in...
View ArticleMets Morning News: ESPN loves the Mets, the Matz loves to fish
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets may be ready to make a "splash" with free agent lefty Joe Thatcher. Or maybe not.The...
View ArticleTop 25 Mets Prospects for 2015, #7: Michael Conforto
The 2014 first-rounder seemed to validate the organization's selection with a very strong debut in Brooklyn.Selected by the New York Mets in the first round (No. 10 overall) of the 2014 MLB Draft out...
View ArticleHunt and Peck: Spring Training is soooooo close!
SOOOOOOO CLOSE!Take a look at all the Cardinals arriving at Spring Training!Don't worry; the Bird's got this. #TruckDay#SpringTrainingpic.twitter.com/QFRzOWt4ls — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals)...
View ArticleTop 25 Mets Prospects for 2015, #6: Rafael Montero
Despite an up-and-down debut in Queens, the 24-year-old is still a major factor in the organization's long-term pitching plans.Signed by the New York Mets as a non-drafted free agent on Jan. 20, 2011...
View ArticleTroy Tulowitzki is baseball's premier shortstop
The Rockies have the best shortstop in all of baseball, and it really isn't even close.Troy Tulowitzki is not only baseball's best shortstop, but he might just be the league's best player in any...
View ArticleAstros sign Joe Thatcher to a minor league deal
The Mets were said to have interest in the lefty.The Houston Astros have agreed to a minor-league contract with lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, according to Chris Cotillo. The Mets were reportedly one of...
View ArticleBraves sign Eric Young Jr. to minor league contract
After being non-tendered by the Mets in December, the outfielder has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves.Eric Young Jr. has signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves,...
View ArticleMets trade rumors: Dillon Gee, other Mets starters unlikely to be dealt
The Mets started the winter with a major league starting pitching surplus but will very likely enter spring training will all of those pitchers in camp.Spring training begins next week, and the Mets...
View ArticleThe cost of "playing for this year": Building a winner for 2015
Ray discusses how he approached his offseason, his trades, there were several, and some of the strategies he is pondering heading into the 2015 draft.Last weekend, I wrote this piece discussing how my...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Happy Bobby Valentine's Day
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Reynolds has improved his defense at shortstop and could be an option for the Mets there...
View ArticleMets Morning News: We Miss Ya Kid
Your Monday morning dose of Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet The MetsThree years ago today, the New York Mets lost one of its favorite sons as former catcher Gary Carter lost...
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