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Former Mets first round pick Reese Havens retires
The second base prospect never made it to MLB.The Mets had three first-round picks in the 2008 amateur draft, but only one player remains with the organization.Ā Reese Havens, selected with the 22nd...
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Mets, Lucas Duda avoid arbitration with one-year, $1.6375 million deal
The outfielder and first baseman could compete with Ike Davis for playing time throughout the season.The Mets avoided arbitration once again today, agreeing to a one-year $1.6375 million dollar deal...
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Mets Morning News: Masahiro Tanaka has 155 million reasons to love the Bronx
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets and Lucas Duda avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $1.6375 million. Duda was the...
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The Bullpen Market: What's left?
A roundup of the remaining free agent options for the Mets.With pitchers and catchers scheduled to report to spring training in a little over three weeks, there are approximately thirty relief pitchers...
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The Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 50
In the "Sid Fernandez was the best baseball player from Hawaii, unless you give extra credit for hilarious GIFs" edition, Jeffrey eats a burrito, Rob relives childhood trauma, and we talk a whole lot...
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2014 Mets Bullpen Preview: In the mix
In the second of a four-part series on the Mets' bullpen, we look at the pitchers well in the mix for a 2014 relief spot.In an effort to make sense of the Metsā bullpen options heading into 2014, Iāve...
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Matt Garza signs with Brewers
The right-hander reportedly agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal. Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports is reporting that starting pitcher Matt Garza has signed a four-year, $52 million deal with the...
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Rays sign Grant Balfour to two-year deal
The veteran reliever is off the market now that he's signed with his old club.Grant Balfour wasn't exactly a household name when he was traded from the Brewers to the Rays in 2007. Nowadays, he still...
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Mets made an offer to Grant Balfour
Balfour signed with the Rays on a two-year deal.The Mets have publicly indicated all offseason they would spend cheaply on their bullpen. That may not have been exactly truthful.Ken Rosenthal of Fox...
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Mets not likely to pursue Fenando Rodney
The Mets will not go after the veteran relief pitcher.The Mets are not likely to pursue right-handed reliever Fernando Rodney, according toĀ Jon Heyman. This news comes on the heels of reports that the...
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Matt Harvey wants to pitch in 2014
The Mets might not let him, but Harvey hopes to be back this season.Mets ace Matt Harvey underwent Tommy John surgery in October, but heĀ spoke to Daniel Barbasi of the Wall Street Journal today and...
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Staff Post: Catchers to Avoid in 2014
The Fake Teams fantasy baseball staff offer you some catchers that you should avoid in your 2014 fantasy drafts, including Brian McCann, Evan Gattis, and others.When preparing for your fantasy baseball...
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Mets Morning News: Amazins fail to lure Balfour, Yankees eyeing Drew
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets came really close to landing former A's closer Grant Balfour in free agency, but he decided to sign with...
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Ron Davis Says Mets Mishandling Son Ike's Roster Situation, Makes No Effort...
In an interview with the New York Daily News, the former Twin talked about Ike's situation, did not say "I'm sorry, Stu" once. Some typical Ron Davis BULLSHIT.Ron Davis, father of New York Mets first...
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Syndergaard, d'Arnaud, and Montero in MLB's Top 100 Prospects
The Mets top three prospects found themselves in MLB.com's grouping of the best prospects in the game.Mets top prospects Noah Syndergaard, Travis d'Arnaud, and Rafael Montero all made the MLB.com Top...
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Freddy Garcia signs with Braves for $1.25 million plus incentives
The veteran right-handed pitcher had reportedly drawn interest from the Mets earlier this winter.The Mets already know who their top four starters will be heading into the regular season, but that...
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Mets talking to Fernando Rodney
The reliever saved 37 games for the Rays in 2013.After the Mets' attempts to sign Grant Balfour failed, they've moved onto a different free-agent reliever. Adam Rubin reports that the Mets are in...
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Mets announce the signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league contract
He's baaaack! The Mets and Daisuke Matsuzaka have agreed to a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training.After a Japanese report spurred a false alarm ten days ago, the...
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Details of Mets' deal with Daisuke Matsuzaka emerge
The veteran pitcher will earn $1.5 million if he plays in the majors.If Daisuke Matsuzaka is on the Mets' major league roster, he will earn $1.5 million this season, perĀ Jon Heyman. The teamĀ announced...
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Mets Afternoon News: Rolling the dice and shooting the arrow?
Your Saturday dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets announced the signing of Daisuke Matsuzaka to a minor league deal with an invite to big league...
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