Mets Morning News: Pitchers and catchers do baseballish activities in Port...
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsMatt Harvey is on track to throw for the first time since his surgery by the end of the...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Why they call him K-Rod
Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly leave the Mets on best terms. But he usually left the mound after a strikeout while he was on the team.Francisco Rodriguez ranks third all-time in strikeouts per nine...
View ArticleReaction Roundup: Ralph Kiner
A collection of reactions to the Hall of Fame player and broadcaster's death.When the news came out on Thursday that the legendary Ralph Kiner had died, there was no shortage of content celebrating his...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Spring training optimism day
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsToday must be spring training optimism day, as both Mike Puma and Marc Carig wrote optimistic...
View ArticleMets Stat Of The Day: Batting first in the order
There has been a lot of talk about the Mets' struggles at the top of the order. Did they get any better production from the leadoff hitter in games they won versus games they lost last season?The...
View ArticleMets Stat Of The Day: Fourth-inning magic
If there was one inning Mets fans should have stayed in their seats for in 2013, it was the fourth inning.It is common for hitters to fare better against pitchers the more that they see them. The Mets...
View ArticleTranscript of Sandy Alderson's appearance with Mike Francesa on WFAN
The Mets' general manager spoke at length about the state of the team heading into spring training.Earlier today, Sandy Alderson made another appearance with Mike Francesa at WFAN. You can listen to...
View ArticleIndians news and links 2/12: Updates on Ubaldo Jimenez and Carlos Santana
Indians spring training is here! ...But it looks like Ubaldo will not be a part of it.Indians News and NotesDavid Laurila at FanGraphs did a nice Q&A with Tribe prospect Tyler Naquin. This draft...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Put it in the books! Howie and Josh are back for 2014
Your Wednesday morning dose of New York Mets and Major League Baseball news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsSandy Alderson made an appearance on Mike Francesa's show and talked about the team as they're...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Chris Young
The 30-year-old outfielder had a down year in 2013 but is projected to do fairly well in 2014.The first of Sandy Alderson’s three major league signings this winter, Chris Young had his worst big league...
View ArticleAmazin Avenue Top 25 Mets Prospects: Nos. 11-15
A group chock full of high-profile names showcases the many ways an organization can acquire top-tier talent.Welcome back to the ongoing Mets Top 25 Prospect series, where we are down to the last five...
View ArticleMets sign Jose Valverde to minor league deal
The 36-year old is heading to the Mets, and will earn $1 million if he makes the majors.The New York Mets have signed reliever Jose Valverde to a minor league deal that includes a spring training...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Travis d'Arnaud
Even with modest offensive projections, d'Arnaud should provide plenty of value in 2014.The offseason flurry of topprospectlists have made one thing clear: The Mets have a ton of minor league pitching...
View ArticleMets sign Jose Valverde to minor league deal with an invitation to spring...
The search for a closer-type entity has been completed?It's no secret that the Mets are looking for bullpen help prior to the opening of the 2014 season. The team reportedly made bids on Grant Balfour...
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 53
In the Ralph Kiner edition, Jeffrey and Matt reminisce about Ralph, Sunday afternoon baseball, and WWOR. We also answer your emails on Mets prospects and potential TRAIDs the Mets should consider in...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Kyle Farnsworth
Will The Farns provide the relief innings and veteran bullpen presence the Mets need? Right-handed reliever Kyle Farnsworth is best known for two things: using his large frame to hurl a baseball in the...
View ArticlePhillies sign A.J. Burnett to one-year deal
Burnett, 36, has agreed to join the squad of old geezers in the city of Brotherly Love. According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Phillies and RHP A.J. Burnett have reached an agreement on a one...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Derek Jeter to glide away after 2014
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets added another aging reliever, inking former Tigers closer Jose Valverde to a minor-league deal. Valverde...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Carlos Torres
The 31-year-old looks to repeat or improve upon his successful 2013 season.Shortly after the 2012 season, the Metssigned right-handed pitcher Carlos Torres, a move that certainly didn’t generate a lot...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: John Lannan
John Lannan signed a minor-league contract with an invite to the big league camp. Could he contribute to the Mets in 2014?For years, John Lannan was one of those pitchers the Mets seemed to covet....
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