2013 Mets Season Review: Shaun Marcum
The former Brewers right-hander disappointed mightily in 2013.After 115 pedestrian innings by Chris Young in 2012, the Mets wanted to find an upgrade at starting pitcher for 2013. They ended up signing...
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 44
In the "Blastings Thrilledge" edition, Jeffrey and Rob spend twenty minutes talking about a player who was non-tendered by the New York Mets five minutes after they finished recording. They are good at...
View ArticleMarlins sign Jarrod Saltalamacchia for three years, $21 million
The veteran backstop has joined his fourth major league team.The Miami Marlins have signed catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia to a three-year, $21 million contract, per Juan C. Rodriguez. The former Braves...
View ArticleYankees sign Jacoby Ellsbury to seven-year, $153 million contract
The longtime Red Sox center fielder has signed a huge deal with the Yankees.The New York Yankees have signed Jacoby Ellsbury to a seven-year contract worth $153 million. The deal was first reported by...
View ArticleCurtis Granderson free agency: Talks with Mets 'intensifying'
The Mets could be closing in on a deal for Granderson, who was in the next tier of free agent outfielders after Shin-Soo Choo and Jacoby Ellsbury.The New York Mets have intensified talks with free...
View ArticleHow will the Red Sox replace Jacoby Ellsbury?
Now that Jacoby Ellsbury is [redacted], where will the production come from?You've probably heard the news. Jacoby Ellsbury signed with the Yankees. This means a bunch of things, but for the purposes...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Big day of MLB news results in some salmon jokes for Mets...
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets met with Curtis Granderson, the free agent outfielder confirmed. Granderson had some...
View ArticleMets Non-Tendered Targets: John Axford
The former Brewers closer looked like his old self down the stretch in 2013.First signed by the Yankees in 2006 as an amateur free agent, John Axford started playing professionally at the age of 24 in...
View ArticleMets Rumors: Talks intensify with Curtis Granderson
The Mets have shifted their attention from Nelson Cruz to Curtis Granderson.After missing out on yesterday’s excitement, the Mets have "intensified" talks with free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson,...
View Article2013 Mets Season Review: Juan Lagares
The center fielder came out of nowhere to dive and throw his way into Mets fans' hearts. Coming into 2013, no one was clamoring for a Juan Lagares call-up. Scouting reports were not particularly...
View ArticleThe Mets' Outfield: Young and Lagares and pray for Roger Maris
A look at the Mets' in-house outfield situation.With the Chris Young signing behind us and still a lot of offseason in front of us, it seems like as good of a time as any to take a closer look at the...
View Article12 Memorable Justin Turner Moments
Is it possible to encapsulate such an interesting tenure in just a dozen quick bites? Yes, apparently it is.Like it or not, Justin Turner has been a central character in the drama that has been Mets...
View ArticleMets Rumors: "Optimism" for deal with Curtis Granderson
Teams like the White Sox and Mariners might not be in on the veteran outfielder.There's "optimism" that the New York Mets and Curtis Granderson will reach a deal, says Jon Heyman. The 32-year-old...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Waiting on Granderson
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsThe biggest story involving the Mets right now is their pursuit of outfielder Curtis Granderson. Reports suggest...
View ArticleMets Non-Tendered Targets: Ronald Belisario
The Mets now have just 35 players on their 40-man roster, which means there’s plenty of room for acquiring new players. Enter the non-tendered free-agent crop.The Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered...
View ArticleBrewers deal Norichika Aoki to Royals in exchange for Will Smith
The 32-year-old right fielder will make just under $2 million in 2014.Even with Chris Young in the fold, the Mets could still stand to improve their outfield situation heading into the 2014 season. One...
View ArticleMets Free Agency: Front office discussing a possible fourth year for Curtis...
GM Sandy Alderson may have to add a fourth year to the deal if he hopes to land the power-hitting outfielder.Talks between the Mets and free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson have been heating up this...
View ArticleMets sign Curtis Granderson for four years, $60 million
The Mets reached an agreement with outfielder Curtis Granderson on a four-year, $60 million contract.The New York Mets have agreed with free agent outfielder Curtis Granderson on a four-year deal worth...
View ArticleRobinson Cano and Curtis Granderson leave the A.L. East
In one of the bigger surprises this offseason, the Seattle Mariners were the winners of the Robinson Cano sweepstakes, signing the superstar second baseman to a ten-year, $240 million contract as first...
View ArticleProspect Retrospective: Curtis Granderson, OF, Mets
The New York Mets just gave 32-year-old outfielder Curtis Granderson a four-year contract. Here's a look at his career and possible future.The New York Mets signed free agent outfielder Curtis...
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