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Dodgers, Chris Perez close to deal
The Mets were rumored to have interest in the veteran relief pitcher.Right-handed relief pitcher Chris Perez is close to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to the Dylan Hernandez of the Los...
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2013 Mets Season Review: David Wright
The third baseman had an injury-shortened, MVP caliber season.David Wright returned to MVP-caliber form in 2012 after a disastrous 2011, as he hit .306/.391/.492 (141 wRC+) and posted 7.4 fWAR in 670...
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Letters to Santa from the Indians
Notes passed along from a friend at the North Pole...I'm tight with a pair of polar bear cubs named Paksu and Valkotukka, who were good enough to take time from their own Christmas-time...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Jose Mijares
As the Mets presumably look for bullpen help, the left-handed veteran could be a fit.Following the 2013 season, the San Francisco Giants outrighted left-handed relief pitcher Jose Mijares, who then...
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Mets claim Ryan Reid off waivers from Pirates
The pitcher will turn 29 years old in April and has limited major league experience.The Mets have claimed right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Reid off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has thrown...
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Mets Morning News: Everybody knows a shortstop and some bullpen arms help to...
Your fruitcake and eggnog-filled dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsLeading off, the Mets have claimed right-handed reliever Ryan Reid off waivers from the Pirates. Sandy...
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Masahiro Tanaka will be posted by his NPB club
Reports out of Japan are saying that the young right-handed pitcher will be made available to MLB teams.The will-he-or-won't-he winter saga that is the Masahiro Tanaka story has reached a critical...
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Mets Santa Clauses through the years
Whatever wintertime holiday you celebrate—or if you celebrate no holiday at all—a Happy Whatever from the Amazin' Avenue family to yours.A Mets winter tradition—apart from disappointing fans by...
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WeekEnd HaloLinks: New Year's Edition
Under a blood red sky..........A crowd has gathered, black and white..........Arms entwined, the chosen few..........The newspapers says, says..........Say it's true, it's true..........We can break...
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Mets Morning News: Drew still a possibility for Amazins
Your Friday dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsFormer Mets utility pie man Justin Turner is reportedly valued by several clubs and is expected to sign with one of them...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Oliver Perez
Yes, that Oliver Perez.You don't want to see Oliver Perez back in a Mets uniform. I don't, either. And even though the Mets' front office has insisted it is not concerned with the perception of the...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Eric O'Flaherty
The lefty underwent Tommy John surgery in May but was very good before that.Before Eric O'Flaherty joined the Atlanta Braves, he spent three years with the Seattle Mariners, the team that drafted him...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Ryan Madson
The former Phillies relief pitcher has not thrown a pitch in the big leagues since 2011.Former Phillies relief pitcher Ryan Madson has missed the past two seasons after undergoing Tommy John surgery....
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Stephen Drew rumors: Red Sox have all the leverage in negotiations
The latest on Scott Boras' shortstop.The Boston Red Sox feel they have all the leverage in contract negotiations with free-agent shortstop Stephen Drew and may soon offer a one-year,...
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2014 MLB Free Agent Profile: Mike Gonzalez
The veteran lefty had a down year in 2013 but was much better in 2012.Left-handed relief pitcher Mike Gonzalez has been in Major League Baseball since 2003, and his career 3.14 ERA, 3.50 FIP, and 10.35...
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Ike Davis rumors: Mets tried trading 1B to Orioles for LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
New York continues to strike out in its effort to free up payroll.The Mets tried trading first baseman Ike Davis to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor-league pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, but the...
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Mets Rumors: Alderson asked Orioles for Eduardo Rodriguez for Ike Davis
The Mets are still looking to move the first baseman.The Mets unsuccessfully asked the Orioles for left-handed pitching prospect Eduardo Rodriguez in exchange for Ike Davis, according to Mike Puma. The...
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Ike Davis trade rumors: Mets whiff on Orioles pitching prospect, still talking
The Mets are still coming up short in their quest to bring back a young arm in return for Ike Davis. The Mets have asked the Orioles for pitching prospect Eduardo Rodriguez in their trade talks for...
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Orioles trade rumors: Mets asked for Eduardo Rodriguez, offered Ike Davis,...
According to The New York Post, the Mets asked the Orioles for Eduardo Rodriguez in exchange for first baseman Ike Davis and were rebuffed. The two teams are still talking a potential trade, though the...
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2013 Mets Season Review: Jenrry Mejia
The former top prospect still has a very high ceiling and an unfortunately low floor.After six years of mismanagement, top prospect lists, and trips to the disabled list, Jenrry Mejia had his first...
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