The Lohud Mets Blog

The New York Mets today announced they signed infielder Alex Cora to a one-year contract for the 2010 season with a vesting/club option for 2011. “I am excited about coming back,” said Cora, who started 54 games at shortstop and 13 games at second base for the Mets in 2009…. Read More →

The New York Mets have announced they have completed their 2010 major league coaching staff by naming Dave Jauss bench coach and Chip Hale third base coach. Razor Shines, the third base coach in 2009, moves to first base. Howard Johnson (hitting), Dan Warthen (pitching) and Randy Niemann (bullpen) return… Read More →

The New York Mets will open their 2010 Spring Training schedule Tuesday, March 2 vs. Atlanta at 1:10 p.m. at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The 35-game exhibition schedule begins Tuesday, March 2 when the Mets host the Atlanta Braves, the first of 18 home games in Port… Read More →

The New York Mets today announced they will wear a new pinstripe home uniform next season inspired by the early years of the franchise. The design combines new and old elements of Mets uniforms.  The Mets created the retro uniform following research and positive responses to the jerseys the 1969… Read More →

According to a New York Post article, Carlos Beltran is lobbying for the Mets to bring back Carlos Delgado. Delgado, meanwhile, has announced he will play Winter Ball to allow scouts and agents to evaluate him after he had surgery and was out most of the season. He is a… Read More →

The following Mets have filed for free agency: Elmer Dessens, Alex Cora, Carlos Delgado, Ramon Martinez, J.J. Putz, Brian Schneider and Gary Sheffield. Fernando Tatis is the remaining eligible player yet to file. You probably won’t see most of these players with the Mets again next season. The Mets decided… Read More →

The general manager meetings in Chicago end today and there has been a lot of talk about the Mets looking into acquiring a heavy hitter and some pitching. The New York Post reports that Omar Minaya spoke with super-agent Scott Boras for 45 minutes yesterday about outfielder Matt Holliday, whom… Read More →