MLBPA's Tony Clark prioritizes game's 'best interests' over labor peace
According to statements by MLBPA executive director, it appears that making changes to the Joint Drug Agreement is a top priority, ranking above even labor peace.MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark has...
View ArticleDodgers 2014 profile: Justin Turner
A look at one of two 29-year-old ex-Mets trying to make the Dodgers opening day roster.There's lots of little things you need to fill out the back end of a roster that you assume are always available....
View ArticleThe Amazin' Avenue Audio Podcast: Episode 57
In the "Tonight, Boss" edition, Rob and Jeffrey share their Santana no-hitter stories before launching into the 2014 Mets preview with the triumphant return of Outfield Avenue Audio (yes, we know we...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Junk hitters
Which Mets have the most—and least—success with hitting pitches that pitchers want them to chase?Earlier this week, we looked at the best (and worst) meatball hitters on the Mets in 2013. How about...
View ArticleNationals 11-5 Over Mets In Grapefruit League Action
The Nationals beat up on Mets' right-hander Cory Mazzoni in the eighth as they completed a comeback with a seven-run inning that gave them an 11-5 win. Gio Gonzalez and Jayson Werth made their...
View ArticleSpring Training 2014: Marlins defeat Mets in 10 innings, 5-2
The Miami Marlins defeated the New York Mets in extra innings in today's outing, with Jose Fernandez pitching 3 1/3 innings and Mark Canha and Brent Keys delivering for the Fish late.The Miami Marlins...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Mets lose twice, fall to 0-0
Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Mets lost twice on Wednesday, falling to the Nationals11-5 in Viera and 5-2, a 10 inning loss, to the Marlins...
View ArticleOrioles trade rumors: Mets asked for Dylan Bundy for second baseman Daniel...
The New York Daily News reported Wednesday that the Mets wanted Dylan Bundy from the Orioles for second baseman Daniel Murphy. This offers further evidence that the Mets GM may be insane.Sandy...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Juan Centeno
Rewarded with a cup of coffee after handling the bulk of catching duties for the Las Vegas 51s last season, is Juan Centeno ready for the big time?Drafted in the 2007 MLB Amateur Draft as a 17-year-old...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs Astros, 3/6/14
John Lannan takes the mound as the Mets face the Astros at 1:05 pm today in Kissimmee. The game is not broadcast on SNY or WOR. However, you can listen to the game on the Astros' radio feed, if you...
View Article2014 Mets Season Preview: Jacob deGrom
Jacob deGrom advanced from St. Lucie all the way to Vegas in 2013. Will 2014 see him make his way to Queens?Jacob deGrom had a meteoric rise through the Mets' minor league system in 2013, and it had as...
View ArticleMLB injury roundup: Zack Greinke, Jon Niese, Taijuan Walker throw
Catching you up on pitchers working back into their throwing programs and an outfielder who needs a few days off.Dodgers' number two starter Zack Greinke is back at it, throwing a bullpen session on...
View ArticleN.L. East Position Rankings: Third Base
The Nats have had the top talent -- in my view, anyway -- at three of the first four positions in the we've covered. Does Ryan Zimmerman project to continue the trend? How about Chris Johnson after his...
View ArticleMets Morning News: Seratelli the next Scorsese?
Your Friday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.Meet the MetsThe Amazins were rained out in Kissimmee yesterday, but today David Wright and Daniel Murphy will make their spring...
View ArticleZeitgeist: Governor Cuomo declares state of emergency for Islanders
Albany urges Long Island residents to stay far away from the treacherous conditions projected for their hockey team, and to be wary of threats posed by basketball and baseball too.New York Governor...
View ArticleMets Stat of the Day: Making a difficult play in the field
Fielding evaluation is getting much more quantitative. Yet, there is still room for qualitative evaluation put into numbers. Based on Infield Edge scouts, which Mets were able to make the most...
View ArticleNL East starting lineups and rotations, as described by Google autocomplete
The last installment of a six-part series. It turns out that Google autocomplete was dead the whole time.Here are the projected rotations and starting nine for every NL East team, as described by...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Mets vs. Cardinals, 3/7/14
The game can be seen on SNY at 1:10 pm.LineupNEW YORK METSST. LOUIS CARDINALSEric Young Jr. - LFJon Jay - CFDaniel Murphy - 2BKolten Wong - 2BDavid Wright - 3BMatt Holliday - DHCurtis Granderson -...
View ArticleCardinals-Mets-Marlins Dual Gamethread 3/7
Waino and Lance Lynn are tag-teaming Henderson Alvarez and the Marlins, while Carlos Martinez is taking on Daisuke and the Mets. By the way, there's some guy named Oscar out in right field, and Alex...
View ArticleDiamondbacks sign Oliver Perez to two-year deal
The left-hander pitched with the Mets from 2006 through 2010. The Mets could use another left-handed reliever in their bullpen, but help will not be coming in the form of a familiar face. Oliver Perez,...
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