Mets bring back ex-Yankee Luke Voit to add another DH option
The Mets are bringing back a familiar face and another cost-effective DH option to further strengthen their lineup. Luke Voit, who appeared in 37 games for the Mets’ Triple-A affiliate last year, has agreed to return to the club on a minor league contract, the Post’s Mike Puma reports. The 33-year-old played parts of four […]
Mets’ Starling Marte feels healthy enough to play right field every day
PORT STREET SEA — After playing in winter ball last month, Starling Marte is confident in his health and ability to play everyday right field for the Mets. Marte, 35, missed most of the final two months of last season with a strained muscle in his right groin, making him a question mark heading into […]
Mets now counting on Francisco Alvarez with higher expectations
PORT STREET SEA — Francisco Alvarez stood in front of his locker Sunday with an interpreter by his side just in case, but he was determined to understand and answer questions from reporters in English. When asked if he thought about next season in terms of how many home runs he could hit, the Mets […]
David Stearns believes he’s built a ‘playoff-caliber’ Mets team
PORT STREET LUCIE — Mets team president David Stearns is not one to promote hype. He’s sorry for the French, but he’s not a BSer. He chooses his words accurately. In fact, the former Harvard Crimson scribe is said to be an excellent writer by his colleagues. He’s the first baseball executive I’ve ever doubted […]
There are no guarantees in Pete Alonso’s Mets future
PORT STREET LUCIE — It’s been a lot of fun watching Pete Alonso play baseball the last five years. We’ve allowed him to hit more home runs than anyone since entering MLB, visibly improve his defense, play solid ball consistently, and log 157 games a year. I enjoy watching him bring his very unusual lunch […]
Mets’ Luisangel Acuna keeping focused on MLB goal
PORT STREET CEA — While in New York last month to watch his brother win the National League MVP Award at the Baseball Writers Dinner, Luis Angel Acuña ventured to Citi Field. . “That’s what I’ve wanted to do ever since I got traded here,” Acuña said through an interpreter Saturday before practice at Clover […]
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 […]