How many games will the 2014 Mets win?
Projecting the 2014 Mets' wins, based on the current 40-man roster.What if tomorrow were Opening Day? How many games would the current Mets roster be expected to win? Using only the 40-man roster, I...
View Article2013 Mets Season Review: Josh Satin
Satin proved to be a contributor on offense, but will it continue in 2014?Josh "Hail" Satin has been a benchmark for under-the-radar consistency for years. A career .303 hitter in the minors, he has...
View ArticleIke Davis trade rumors: Brewers won't trade prospect Tyler Thornburg
As the alternatives continue to dwindle, the Brewers remain interested in Mets' first baseman Ike Davis.The Mets and Brewers haven't given up on a potential deal involving first baseman Ike Davis,...
View Article2013 Mets Season Review: Dillon Gee
Gee might never be more than a back-end starter, and that's okay.A promising 2012 season for the previously unheralded Dillon Gee was cut short to take care of a clot in the artery of his right...
View ArticleMets, Brewers discussing Ike Davis trade
Mets first baseman Ike Davis can be had, but will Milwaukee pay the price?The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers are still in talks about a trade for NY first baseman Ike Davis, FOX Sports' Ken...
View ArticleMets Trade Rumors: Mets want to trade Ike Davis to Milwaukee, Brewers won't...
The Brewers don't want to send their young, unproven right-hander to the Mets in exchange for their young, unproven first baseman.With three teams reportedly interested in trading for Mets first...
View ArticleMLB Free Agency: James Loney signs with Rays for three years, $21 million
The move figures to have an effect on Ike Davis's trade value.Your move, Milwaukee Brewers. The Tampa Bay Rays have signed veteran first baseman James Loney to a three-year, $21 million deal, according...
View Article2013 Dodgers Review: Matt Kemp
A look back at another injury-plagued year for the center fielder. After a shoulder injury hampered Matt Kemp at the end of the 2012, the center fielder dealt with shoulder, hamstring and ankle...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Loney lands in Tampa, is Ike's move to Milwaukee next?
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsIke Davis is still a New York Met as the Brewers are unwilling to surrender righthander Tyler...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Bartolo is on board
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets announced the signing of righty Bartolo Colon last night after he presumably passed his...
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Charity Pledge Drive: 2013 results
Turning the Mets' ups and downs into a reason to donate to a great cause.Early in the 2013 season, we opened up our charity pledge drive, the fourth we've had here at Amazin' Avenue. The tradition...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Seinfeld, Alderson win plaudits, CTE found in Freel's brain
Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links. Meet the MetsYou thought the awards season had concluded one month previous? Well, sir or madam, adjust your...
View ArticleBraves sign Gavin Floyd to a 1-year, $4 million deal
Another starting pitcher is taken off the board, as the Mets still look to fill a hole in the rotation.The Atlanta Braves have signed veteran starting pitcher Gavin Floyd to a 1-year, $4 million deal...
View ArticleIndians sign Shaun Marcum to minor league deal
After a disappointing season with the Mets, Shaun Marcum has signed with Cleveland.While the Mets continue to search for starting pitching depth, they’ll have to look past their old friend Shaun...
View ArticleMLB and NPB agree on new posting system
The new system sets a maximum posting fee of $20 million.Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball have officially reached a three-year agreement on a new posting system. Under the...
View ArticleIndians sign Shaun Marcum
Tribe begins to add some backend rotation candidates.The Indians have signed right-handed starting pitcher Shaun Marcum to a minor league deal. Marcum is thus not guaranteed a spot, but he can opt out...
View ArticleFreely* Available Talent: Collin McHugh
If you squint, this former Met and Rockie looks a little like Johnny Hellweg.The news: The Rockies officially announced their new contract with reliever Boone Logan today. To clear a space on their...
View ArticleMets Morning News: We can build him bigger, faster, stronger, but not skinnier
Your Tuesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsHappy Tuesday Mets fans! Leading off, Marc Carig talks about how the bionic Bartolo Colon is...
View Article2013 Mets Season Review: Wilmer Flores
What's next for one of the Mets better offensive prospects?Remember Wilmer Flores? He was kind of a big deal in the Mets’ minor league system for what felt like an eternity before finally debuting in...
View ArticleMets Rumors: Sandy Alderson gives update at team holiday party
Talking about work at the holiday party is so, so lame. At least "work" is baseball in this situation.The MLB Winter Meetings may be over, but there is still work to be done this offseason for Sandy...
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