Author: Michael Baron
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MLB Network Presents “Terry Collins: A Life in Baseball,” January 12, 9 PM ET
On Tuesday, January 12 at 9 PM ET, MLB Network will air a new episode of MLB Network Presents titled “Terry Collins, A Life in Baseball.” The one-hour program features Collins discussing his baseball journey, from never making it to the Major Leagues as a player to guiding the Mets to last year’s World Series, including…
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Five right-handed relievers who could fill the Mets need in the bullpen
In their bullpen, the Mets have Jeurys Familia, Addison Reed, Erik Goeddel, Hansel Robles, Sean Gilmartin, Jerry Blevins, Jenrry Mejia, Josh Edgin, Carlos Torres, and Logan Verrett under control this winter, with Familia, Torres and Edgin going to arbitration for the first time. They’ve also signed Buddy Carlyle and Jim Henderson to minor league deals, giving them some extra depth from the right…
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Mets announce plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their 1986 World Championship
The Mets announced on Monday plans to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their 1986 World Championship during the 2016 season. “The 1986 Mets made an indelible mark on the baseball and New York sports scene, capturing the hearts of fans like few other teams,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “This 30th anniversary celebration provides our fans…
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Six right-handed hitters who could fill the Mets need in the outfield
With Spring Training just over six weeks away, the Mets still need to find a right-handed replacement to Michael Cuddyer, who announced his retirement in mid-December. Cuddyer was set to earn $12.5 million in in 2016. He did not deny that there was a negotiated buyout of the money owed to him in 2016, so…
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Mets are no longer attending Denard Span’s workout in early January
Denard Span will reportedly workout for interested teams in early January, and the Mets were originally going to be one of those teams, Scott Boras – Span’s agent – told Ken Davidoff of the New York Post on Friday. But the Mets signed Alejandro De Aza to a one-year contract before Christmas and is expected to be Juan Lagares’ platoon partner…