Transcript of Sandy Alderson's appearance on WFAN
Sandy Alderson appeared on WFAN today to talk with Mike Francesa about the Mets' offseason plans.Earlier today, Sandy Alderson took part in a lengthy interview on WFAN about the team's direction and...
View ArticleMets Morning News: "Sandy from Queens – You're on the FAN!" "Hey Mike. First...
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsSandy Alderson spent some time on Friday afternoon appearing on talk radio shows. First, he had...
View ArticleFree agents who would improve the Mets
The Mets need better players. There are plenty of free agents available. Here is a list of free agents who would improve the Mets.A reasonable case can be made that the Phillies signing of Marlon Byrd...
View ArticleMets interested in Alfredo Aceves on a minor league deal
The Mets have reached out to swing-man Alfredo Aceves as they look to bolster their bullpen.The Mets have reportedly reached out to former Yankees and Red Sox pitcher Alfredo Aceves, though the team's...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Is it baseball season yet?
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsShin-Soo Choo would bring a great mix of power and on base percentage to the Mets but as Dave...
View ArticleRuben Tejada may file grievance against Mets
The Mets shortstop may look to file a grievance against the MetsJeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports reports that beleaguered Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada may look to file a grievance against the Mets for a...
View ArticleBrewers may be looking at Mets as trade partners
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin spoke about what the Mets are offering.At the conclusion of the General Managers' Meetings in Orlando, Brewers general manager Doug Melvin spoke to MLB.com about the...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Bob Melvin Wears His Wheeling And Dealing Sunglasses At Night
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsThe Kansas City Royalssigned former Met farmhand Francisco Pena to a minor league deal....
View ArticleRuben Tejada might file grievance against Mets
New York held Tejada in the minors, delaying his free agency, and the shortstop could file a grievance to counter that.Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada is a super-two arbitration player this offseason. That...
View ArticleNationals Pitching Report: Getting to the Bottom of Tanner Roark's Big Fly Rate
Tanner Roark emerged on the scene in the second half of 2013, showing an impressive display of poise and performance on the way to a sterling 2.41 FIP. But Roark also rocked a miniscule HR/FB rate, a...
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 42
In "The Second Spitter" edition, Chris and Jeffrey keep it to punk-rock-2xLP length, mostly because there is very little Mets news, and partially because you didn't send us nine e-mails this week. On...
View ArticleRobinson Cano Rumors: Mets meet with Jay-Z to discuss Cano
The hip-hop star did sit down with the Mets owner and GM to talk about Robinson Cano, but don't expect a deal to emerge from this dinner.Over dinner at a Manhattan hotel, Mets owner Jeff Wilpon and GM...
View ArticleMike Napoli free agency: What's Plan B?
The hope around Boston seems to be that Mike Napoli will be back at first base next season. What's the course of action if he signs somewhere else, though?For the second straight year, the Red Sox will...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Where have you gone LaTroy Hawkins? Mets nation turns its...
Your Tuesday morning dose of Mets news, links, and notes. Meet the MetsStarting with sour news; former Mets bullpen hero LaTroy Hawkins has signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Rockies. The...
View ArticleRobinson Cano free agency: 2B's agent Jay-Z meets with Mets officials
Agent Jay-Z had dinner with the Mets GM, assistant GM and COO to discuss his client's free agency.Jay-Z had dinner with high ranking Mets officials Monday night to discuss second baseman Robinson...
View ArticleMets Rumors: Team execs meet with Jay Z, discuss Robinson Cano over dinner
The team had a secret meeting with Robinson Cano's agent, Jay Z, on Monday.The Mets’ brain trust held a meeting with Jay Z on Monday, because who wouldn't want to sit down at a swanky restaurant with...
View ArticleGetting lucky with Cy Young winners
Why is it generally viewed as preposterous for the Tigers to part with Max Scherzer while the Mets were heaped in praise for dealing R.A. Dickey?Max Scherzer had a great season in 2013. As a result, he...
View ArticleThe Road to the Bronx goes through Flushing
What does Jay-Z meeting with the Mets about Robinson Cano tell us? Only that he's learned to get to the Yankees, sometimes you have to go through the Mets.This is red meat for starving sports pages. On...
View ArticleMets Offseason Trade Discussion: Lucas Duda or Ike Davis
Trade rumors are swirling around Ike Davis and Lucas Duda. The Mets seem ready and willing to move one of their two left-handed first basemen. Which player should the Mets trade?Jeff Wilpon was...
View ArticleMets sign minor league free agent Brandon Allen
The Mets have signed minor league free agent Brandon Allen and extended to him an invitation to spring training.The Metsannounced that they have signed first baseman Brandon Allen to a minor league...
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