Category: Official Information
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Mets name Dick Scott their new bench coach
The Mets filled their coaching staff vacancy on Wednesday afternoon, naming Dick Scott as Terry Collins’ new bench coach, the team announced. Scott, 53, has served as the team’s director of player development under Sandy Alderson since 2013 and he succeeded Terry Collins as the organization’s field coordinator from 2011-2012. He has become a very well…
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Mets re-sign Jerry Blevins to a one-year deal
The Mets have filled their need from the left side of their bullpen, agreeing to re-sign LHP Jerry Blevins to a one-year contract worth $4 million, according to Matt Yallof of MLB Network. Blevins confirmed he is returning to the Mets on Twitter. The deal is pending a physical and includes $1 million in incentives, according…
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Mets sign Buddy Carlyle, three others to minor league contracts
The Mets announced on Monday the procurement of four players to minor league contracts, signing LHP Duane Below, RHP Buddy Carlyle, 1B Marc Krauss, and LHP Andrew Barbosa . All but Barbosa have received invitations to Major League Spring Training. Carlyle, 37, was with the Mets in 2015 and recorded his first big league save on Opening Day against the Nationals in…
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Michael Cuddyer to retire from baseball
Michael Cuddyer signed a two-year, $21 million contract before the 2015 season, costing the Mets a first-round pick in the 2015 draft after receiving a qualifying offer from the Rockies following the 2014 season. But after a rough first year in New York, in which he dealt with a bone bruise in his knee and was…
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Mets make their pact with Asdrubal Cabrera official
Asdrubal Cabrera passed his physical with the Mets on Friday, and the club made their deal with the free agent shortstop official, signing him to a two-year, $18.5 million contract with an option for a third year. Cabrera, 30, hit .265 with 28 doubles, five triples, 15 home runs and 58 RBI in 143 games with…
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