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Gotta Keep Pete...

Stearns confirms there are no plans to trade Alonso

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Worthy FA List...

Breaking down this winter's free agents into 5 tiers

The baseball world -- and possibly the sports world -- has never seen a free agent such as Shohei Ohtani. But only one team will enter Spring Training with the presumptive American League Most Valuable Player on its roster, leaving the other 29 looking elsewhere for talent. Below is a

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Senga places second for NL Rookie of the Year

NEW YORK -- Kodai Senga, as it turns out, picked the wrong year to be a standout National League rookie. Despite his excellent season, Senga finished second in NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year voting behind star D-backs outfielder Corbin Carroll, who garnered all 30 possible first-place...

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The new skipper...

Skipper Mendoza expects Mets to compete in '24

Carlos Mendoza began his tenure as Mets manager emphasizing how close the team was to success in 2022, not how far it descended this year. "We expect to compete in 2024," he said.

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FA news....

Ohtani, 6 other free agents reject qualifying offers

Shohei Ohtani and Cody Bellinger were among seven players who turned down $20,325,000 qualifying offers from their former teams Tuesday and remained free agents.

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I agree with Joe

 

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The Captain...

It's hard not to wonder if injuries didn't derail David Wright's Hall path

David Wright’s name is on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time this year. No one expects him to make it to Cooperstown because of a career cut short by injury. Wright played his last season in 2016, when he was still just 33. That was before he

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Some stuff from last week...

Mets adding John Gibbons as bench coach (source)

NEW YORK -- Rookie manager Carlos Mendoza is about to have heaps of experience alongside him in the Mets dugout. The team plans to hire longtime manager John Gibbons to serve as Mendoza’s bench coach, a source said Wednesday. The club has not confirmed the hiring because it is not

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Alvarez gives back at Metsgiving turkey event

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R.I.P.

Former Mets catcher Ron Hodges dies at 74

NEW YORK -- Former catcher Ron Hodges, a veteran of 12 Major League seasons, has died following a brief illness, the Mets announced on Friday. He was 74. Hodges, a native of Rocky Mount, Va., was drafted by the Mets in the Secondary Phase of the 1972 MLB January Draft

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Don't mind it

 

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Utility infielder, should be Guillorme's replacement

 

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Mets add Luis Severino, utility man Joey Wendle as new boss David Stearns attempts to rebound, per reports

The Mets will hope Severino can return to form after several injury-plagued years

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Report: Mets Will Aggressively Build for 2024 - Metsmerized Online

The Mets no longer view 2024 as a transition season. Even though David Stearns has continued to preach the organizational mantra of sustained success, the Mets, who signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year, $13 million contract and agreed to terms with utility infielder Joey Wendle both...

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Mets Showing Interest in Eduardo Rodríguez - Metsmerized Online

Some of the big-name starting pitchers have already signed new contracts, and with that area being a need for the New York Mets, it appears they are beginning to nail down some of their favorite options. Mike Mayer of Metsmerized reported on Wednesday that the team has interest in left-handed...

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Analyzing Mets’ Signing of Joey Wendle - Metsmerized Online

Joey Wendle, UT Position: UT B/T: L/R Age: 33 (04/26/1990) 2023 Traditional Stats: 112 G, 318 PA, 16 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 7 SB, .212/.248/.306 2023 Advanced Stats: 50 OPS+, 47 wRC+, -0.8 fWAR, 21.1 K%, 4.1 BB%, -3 OAA, 6 DRS Rundown On Wednesday night, news broke that the Mets signed Joey Wendle

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Behind the scenes

Mets Announce Multiple Front Office Additions - Metsmerized Online

The New York Mets today announced several additions to the team’s front office. Eduardo Brizuela has been named as vice president & special assistant to the president of baseball operations. Andy Green has been brought on as the senior vice president, player development. Kris Gross will serve as...

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Another BP arm

Mets add Austin Adams to 'pen mix on 1-yr deal

NEW YORK -- A day after beginning the process of filling out their rotation, the Mets started to do the same with their bullpen. The team has come to agreement on a one-year deal with right-handed reliever Austin Adams, the Mets announced on Thursday, adding another arm to a mix

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Mets add Heineman, Hummel in waiver claims

The Mets claimed catcher Tyler Heineman off waivers from the Blue Jays and outfielder/catcher Cooper Hummel from the Mariners.

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Oh well....I always thought it would end up being a pipe dream anyhow...

Latest Shohei Ohtani buzz: Two-way star reportedly couldn't see himself playing in New York

Here's the latest buzz and rumors on potential Mets free agent target Shohei Ohtani.

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Rangers, Mets, Red Sox Likely Out Of Ohtani Bidding

The Rangers, Mets and Red Sox have shifted their focus away from Shohei Ohtani and to other offseason targets. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

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Mets shift focus ahead of Winter Meetings

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In a holding pattern...

Mets being patient as free agent starters choose teams

This story was excerpted from Anthony DiComo’s Mets Beat newsletter. Subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. NASHVILLE -- There’s little doubt the Mets have been active over the first month-plus of the offseason, inking starting pitcher Luis Severino and infielder Joey Wendle while adding a...

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Winter Meetings: Díaz “Fully Healthy,” Mets Looking to Add Outfielder, Starter - Metsmerized Online

While the Winter Meetings have been quiet on the Mets front, David Stearns and Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media regarding the club's next season. The most glaring, and reassuring, update given today was from Carlos Mendoza regarding Edwin Díaz's health. "I spoke with him (Díaz) a couple of...

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Jon Heyman: Mets A Potential Fallback Option For Blake Snell

With the Mets in need of starting pitching, Jon Heyman says the Mets could be an option for one of the top starting pitchers on the market.

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Stearns: Mets Are Set At Third Base - Metsmerized Online

David Stearns talked to the media on Monday for the first time at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, and he made it clear that the New York Mets are set at third base. "I am," Stearns said when asked if he's comfortable with the Mets in-house options at third base. The Mets presumably have youngsters

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This is one of several moves we need to get done:


Also I had no real hope of landing Soto but really wish he didn't go to the Yankees.

 

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Sigh

 

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It's always something with this damn team....

Source: Mets' Ronny Mauricio undergoing tests for knee injury

Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is undergoing tests in the Dominican Republic for an injury suffered during a game Sunday, and will likely travel to New York in order to be examined by Mets doctors, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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Source: Ronny Mauricio Out With Knee Injury, Severity Unknown - Metsmerized Online

Updated Post: Dec. 11 at 7:40 pm ET After exiting Sunday night in winter league play after an awkward steal attempt, Ronny Mauricio will likely head to New York. The Mets infielder has a knee injury, but the severity is unknown at this time, according to Andy Martino of SNY. Mets doctors will...

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And there you have it...

Mets' Mauricio will need surgery after tearing ACL

NEW YORK -- Ronny Mauricio, a promising Mets prospect who was a candidate to become the team’s everyday third baseman as soon as Opening Day, has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee and will require surgery, the team announced Tuesday. Although the Mets declined to estimate a timeline

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