Pete Alonso, Mets haven’t had long-term contract talks yet
Pete Alonso expressed his desire to remain a Met for life on Saturday afternoon, but the two sides have not yet held talks to make that happen. Alonso told reporters in Port St. Lucie, Fla., after taking live batting practice that he has not yet had any discussions with the Mets about a long-term contract. […]
NY Mets, Jets fans out of luck on ’69’ vanity plates: State DMV
New York’s DMV is angering Mets and Jets fans with its rules and regulations regarding cosmetic plates. Both teams won the championship in the magical year of 1969, although they only have three titles. But for New York drivers looking to show off their pride with custom plates like METS69 and JETS69, the SH3T is […]
Mets’ top prospect Jett Williams proving height doesn’t matter
PORT STREET LUCIE — Jett Williams, the Mets’ top prospect, makes a big first impression, never mind that he would fit neatly into the Mets’ small cubicle here. He looks like he belongs on a school playground, not a pro camp — baby-faced and 5-foot-6, 5-foot-7, or 5-foot-8. (Thanks to Williams’ honest nature and some […]
Ji-Man Choi signing one-year split contract with Mets worth $3.5M
PORT STREET LUCIE — The Mets appear to have a new entry in their DH composition. Choi Ji-man agreed to a one-year split contract with the club worth a total of $3.5 million. Reported by Yonhap News reporter Yoo Ji-ho.and cited the player’s agent as the source of information. Choi also updated his Instagram On […]
Mets evaluating prospect Luisangel Acuna at second base
PORT STREET LUCIE, Fla. — Luisangel Acuña will likely need to find a new position at some point in his development with the Mets, and the organization plans to evaluate him for one this spring. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, the 21-year-old Acuña will play second base during camp in addition to his natural position […]
Mets’ Tylor Megill hopes new splitter can rival Kodai Senga’s ‘ghost fork’
PORT STREET SEA — Tyler Megill has a new toy he hopes to show off when he starts facing batters in the Mets’ live batting practice in the coming days. “It’s pretty good,” Megill said Friday. The toy was a splitter, a pitch he learned from Kodai Senga last year, but he didn’t use it […]
Mets employee believed to have given MLB evidence on Billy Eppler
It’s not uncommon for teams to exaggerate injuries and place players on injured reserve to gain some advantage by distancing them from their rivals. What sunk former Mets general manager Billy Eppler was that he felt MLB had the goods on him and had no choice but to punish him for it. Eppler’s injury-related records […]
Why Mets can keep Pete Alonso despite near-certain free agency
Don’t hold your breath for one of the increasingly rare big spring contracts involving Pete Alonso. He is almost certain to become a free agent after the 2024 season. That doesn’t mean he’s a wreck. He probably just likes to keep his options open. Mets team president David Stearns essentially conceded that there would be […]
Francisco Lindor ‘fully on board’ with Mets’ direction
PORT STREET LUCIE — Just a few days into spring training last year, Francisco Lindor felt discomfort in his right elbow while swinging and quickly knew it wasn’t going to resolve itself. After the Mets’ final game on Oct. 1, the shortstop underwent imaging tests that revealed bone spurs in his elbow. Surgery was then […]
Mets’ Kodai Senga taking modest approach regarding ‘ace’ label
PORT STREET LUCIE — Kodai Senga chose humility over bravado Wednesday when asked about wearing the “ace” label in the Mets’ starting rotation this season. “I think being asked a question like this means that some people might think of me that way,” the Japanese right-hander said in his first official appearance as a pitcher […]