Category: Official Information
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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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B-Mets sold, new owner pledges to keep club in Binghamton
On Monday, the Binghamton Mets announced the sale of the Eastern League Franchise to Evans Street Baseball Inc., headed by John Hughes, by former owner Michael Urda. Previously. here had been rumors Urda intended to sell the franchise to a group looking to move the B-Mets away from Binghamton to Delaware. But Hughes stated his intent…
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Johnny Monell clears waivers, outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas
Last week, the Mets designated C Johnny Monell for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Bartolo Colon. On Wednesday, the Mets announced Monell had cleared waivers, and he was outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. However, Monell can decide to become a free agent if he chooses. Monell hit .167/.231/.208 with four RBI in 27…
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Mets sign Alejandro De Aza to a one-year, $5.75m deal
The Mets have been searching for a left-handed outfielder to complement Juan Lagares throughout the first half of the off-season. Have they found one? On Monday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reported the Mets are closing to signing free agent OF Alejandro De Aza. Jon Heyman of CBS Sports says the deal is for one-year, and Rosenthal says it’s…
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Mets minor leaguer Connor Buchmann receives 50-game suspension
Mets minor league RHP Connor Buchmann has received a 50-game suspension for the use of an amphetamine, a stimulant in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday. Buchmann, 22, was drafted by the Mets in the 11th round of the 2014 first-year player draft. He appeared in only…
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