According to this report on Mets.com, lefty reliever Pedro Feliciano might perpetually be with another team after he rejected the Mets’ arbitration offer of $4 million for one year. He is seeking a multi-year offer, which is something the Mets might not want to do as they are reportedly limited… Read More →
The Mets will play the first of their 35 Spring Training games against the Braves on Feb. 26 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie. Eight of the games will be broadcast on the radio. Ticket plans are on sale now. Below is the official release from the Mets… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Mets infielder Daniel Murphy has strained his left hamstring during winter ball in the Dominican Republic. The Mets gave injury updates on three players today. They say an MRI on outfielder Fernando Martinez showed minor arthritis in his right knee, but no new injuries. First baseman… Read More →
Terry Collins was officially introduced today as the Mets’ new manager. His contract is for two years, with a club option for 2013. Do you think Collins will do a good job as manager or do you think he’ll just be a puppet of general manager Sandy Alderson? Below is… Read More →
The Mets will hold a press conference Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. to introduce Terry Collins as the new manager for the Mets. Dan Warthen will remain as pitching coach and Chip Hale, who also interviewed for the manager job, is staying on as third-base coach. Now the Mets can… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – A person with knowledge of the situation says the New York Mets have hired Terry Collins as their manager. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the two sides were still working on terms of the contract. The person said… Read More →
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Baseball management is more likely to consider expanded playoffs for 2012 than for next year. After discussing upcoming collective bargaining Tuesday with major league general managers, MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred said adding wild-card teams for 2011 would be “a difficult trick to pull off”... Read More →
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Terry Collins, Bob Melvin, Wally Backman and Chip Hale are the four finalists to become New York Mets manager. The team narrowed the field Tuesday night, assistant general manager John Ricco announced, and intends to complete second interviews by Friday. General manager Sandy Alderson hopes to… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The New York Mets have fired a longtime clubhouse manager amid a police investigation into illegal gambling. The Mets say Charlie Samuels was fired Friday. This season was his 27th year on the job. He also helped handle the team’s travel arrangements. The Mets said they… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Carlos Beltran would consider waiving his no-trade clause if the New York Mets approach him with a deal. The 33-year-old was limited to 64 games this year and 81 the previous season because of right knee injuries. He is owed $18.5 million in the final season… Read More →
Mets general manager Sandy Alderson conducted interviews this past weekend with candidates for the managerial job, meeting with Wally Backman, Terry Collins and Chip Hale in California. Bob Melvin and Dave Jauss met with Alderson on Thursday. All five came from within the organization. Hale is the Mets’ third base… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – Paul DePodesta is joining Sandy Alderson in the New York Mets’ front office, the second high-profile hiring by the new general manager. DePodesta, the former GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was hired as vice president of player development and scouting, the Mets said today. He… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – The Mets have been forced to release reliever Hisanori Takahashi after the sides failed to agree to a new contract. Takahashi was 10-6 with eight saves and a 3.61 ERA in 12 starts and 41 relief appearances last season, taking over as closer after Francisco Rodriguez… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – A person familiar with the investigation says suspended New York Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels has admitted he bet on baseball. Samuels made the admission to an investigator for Major League Baseball in the last few weeks, the person said today, speaking on condition of anonymity… Read More →
NEW YORK (AP) – A person familiar with the investigation says the Mets suspended longtime clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels because he’s involved in an investigation into illegal gambling by the Queens District Attorney and the New York Police Department. The team announced the suspension Thursday but did not explain it…. Read More →