Month: October 2018
Jon Heyman on Mets’ New GM Brodie Van Wagenen
No, he shouldn’t fire Mickey Callaway and yes, he needs to do everything possible to keep Jacob deGrom and Zack Wheeler around for a long time.
Thank Goodness Dave Roberts Isn’t My Manager
I know. I know. The Dodgers, down 3-1, could still pull an upset, come back and win this World Series and all will be forgiven. But I don’t care. After his latest debacle last night, I’m putting it out there right now that I never want Dave Roberts managing my Mets. I mean, the guy…
Doug Melvin Leads Search For New Mets GM
NYPost.com: Here is the latest breakdown of where things stand headed to the second round: The Favorites Doug Melvin: The Brewers senior adviser served as the club’s GM from 2002-15 and was still leading Milwaukee’s front office when key moves occurred that helped form the foundation of the team that played Game 6 of the…
Could The Mets Reunite With Jeurys Familia?
The bullpen, I think, is where the Mets will need the most help this off-season. And they definitely need a closer. So why not reunite with an old, reliable face? There will only be so many top-notch closers that will be available on the open market and I doubt that the new GM will want…
Peter Alonso Is Tearing Up The Arizona Fall League Too
MetsMerizedOnline.com: The Arizona Fall League kicked off this past week, and after an incredible 2018 season, New York Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso picked up right where he left off. After finishing the minor league season tied for the league lead with 36 home runs, Alonso added one more long ball to his resume…
Are The Wilpon’s Holding The Mets Back From Finding A New GM?
NorthJersey.com: The Mets have already been turned down by Twins general manager Thad Levine, and former Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington also did not interview. Sources have pointed to the poor reputation the Mets have around the league with candidates knowing they are not an easy team to work for, and just how much…
David Wright Chats with Howie Rose about Mets’ Career
My favorite David Wright moment will always be the home run he hit in Game 3 of the 2015 World Series. From everyone’s account Wright was not only a great player, but a great guy off the field. Wish him and his family nothing but the best.