Minor League Season In Review: Biggest Surprises Of 2012
The minor league season is over. St. Lucie and Brooklyn were both eliminated from the playoffs in their respective leagues last week. So we’re going to take a closer look over the net couple of days at...
View ArticleMinor League Season In Review: Biggest Disappointments Of 2012
We continue the minors season in review series today with this year’s biggest disappointments from the Mets organization. Reese Havens, 2B This year was probably Reese Havens‘ last real shot with the...
View ArticleEnd-Of-Season Grades: Starting Pitchers
The season ended about three weeks ago and now that we’ve had some time to reflect, it’s time to start handing out grades. This morning, we’ll begin with the starting pitching. The starting pitching...
View ArticleThe Gold Glove: The Worst Award In Sports?
Mets fans were outraged after Tuesday night, when Major League Baseball announced the winners of the Gold Glove Award. The list left out David Wright, who was considered the favorite to win the award...
View ArticleHow About Jonny Gomes?
The Mets need a right-handed power hitter. There’s no doubt about that. The Mets ranked 22nd in baseball in home runs and 23rd in slugging percentage, and that’s with Scott Hairston, who will likely...
View ArticleEnd-Of-Season Grades: Infielders
The Mets infield faced many questions coming into the 2012 season. Will David Wright re-gain superstar status? Can Daniel Murphy survive as an everyday second baseman? How much will the Mets miss Jose...
View ArticleMartino: 12 Or More Teams Would Be Interested In Dickey
Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reported this morning that interest in R.A. Dickey would be very high. ”A dozen or more” teams could be vying for Dickey’s services if the Mets decide to trade...
View ArticleDuda Fractured Wrist, Should Be Ready For Spring Training
The Mets announced this afternoon that Lucas Duda underwent surgery yesterday to repair a fractured right wrist. Duda suffered the injury last month while moving furniture in his Southern California...
View ArticleMets Protect Six More Players For Rule 5 Draft
Zack Wheeler was among those added to the 40-man roster today. The Mets announced today that they have added six players to the 40-man roster, five of whom are prospects that are now protected from the...
View Article2012 In Review: Kingsport Mets
Record: 23-43 How did the “big-name prospects” perform? Gavin Cecchini- 2012 First-Round Pick – .246/.311/.330 (191 AB), 1 HR, 22 RBI, 5 SB, 8.5 BB%, 20.3 K% Branden Kaupe- 2012 Fourth-Round Pick-...
View ArticleCarlos Ruiz Suspended 25 Games
Major League Baseball announced via Twitter this afternoon that Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz has been suspended 25 games after testing positive for an Amphetamine. The 33 year-old Ruiz had the best...
View ArticleDigging Deeper Into David Wright’s New Deal: Is It Actually a Bargain For The...
At first glance, the eight-year, $138 million deal David Wright signed early Friday morning didn’t appeal to many. Originally, reports indicated that the Mets wanted to offer a little less than $120...
View ArticleGreinke, Dodgers Agree To Six-Year Deal
Just one day after the Texas Rangers reportedly “blew away” free agent Zack Greinke with a huge contract offer, the tides have turned and Grainke will not be heading to Texas. The two sides have...
View ArticleLatest Updates On Possible Dickey Blockbuster: Mets Could Get Toronto’s Top...
Update: 3:22: Mike Puma is reporting that the Mets will likely get Noah Snydergaard, the Blue Jays’ top pitching prospect in the package as well as d’Arnaud. Update: 3:07: Mike Puma of the New York...
View ArticleMets Trade Prospect Marte For Outfielder Collin Cowgill
This afternoon, the Mets addressed the outfield for the first time this offseason, dealing third base prospect Jefry Marte to the Oakland A’d in exchange for outfielder Collin Cowgill. Cowgill, 26, has...
View ArticleAnalyzing the R.A. Dickey Trade
The dust has finally settled and the R.A. Dickey saga is over. On Monday night, he signed an extension with the Blue Jays, making the seven-player, blockbuster deal finally official after days of...
View ArticleDiamondbacks Sign Free Agent Outfielder Cody Ross
One more outfielder off the board. According to Mark Feinsand of the New York Daily News, the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a three-year contract with free agent outfielder Cody Ross. Jim Bowden...
View ArticleMets Sign Left-Hander Aaron Laffey To Minor League Deal
The Mets announced that they have signed left-handed pitcher Aaron Laffey to a minor league deal with an invite to major league spring training. Laffey, 27, pitched with Toronto last season as a...
View ArticleBiggest Storylines From This Year In Mets Baseball
Despite the 74-88 record, it was quite a memorable year for Mets fans, more so than any recent years. This season, we witnessed an amazing story of redemption, a feat that hadn’t been accomplished by...
View ArticleMets Should Move Familia To The Bullpen
The Mets don’t have much money to spend, and according to reports, most of the money at GM Sandy Alderson’s disposal will go towards fixing the outfield. The team is limiting itself to one multi-year...
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