Mets in the News
Mets Non Roster Spring Training Invitees
Pitchers: Rafael Cova, Pedro Feliciano (L), Jeremi Gonzalez, Jeremy Hill, Tim Lavigne, Dae-Sung Koo (L), Darren Oliver (L), Jose Parra, Matt Perisho (L), Jose Santiago, Jason Scobie, Mike Venafro (L) Catchers: Drew Butera, Zac Clements, Bobby Estalella, Jesus Flores, Aaron Hathaway, Joe Hietpas, Sandy Martinez, Andy Wilson Infielders: Brett Boone, Juan Tejeda, Brett Harper Outfielders: […]
Mets Put an End To Arbitration Again
VÃctor Zambrano and Chris Woodward have both agreed to contracts bringing the total number of Mets eligible for arbitration down to zero. That’s a good way to go into spring training. Zambrano’s contract calls for him to make $3 million guaranteed. There are incentives involved but I noticed that an incentive to win the CY […]
Eddie Murray Named Dodgers Hitting Coach
Former Mets first base statue, er, I mean first baseman, Eddie Murray has been hired as hitting coach for the Dodgers. Congratulations.
Wigginton Signs With D-Rays
Former Mets third baseman Ty Wigginton has signed with the Tampa Bay Devils Rays.
Pelfrey Signs
The Mets signed their first round pick from last year, Mike Pelfrey, yesterday to a four year deal worth more than any unproven player really deserves to get in my book (but this is how the market works these days). He’s already headed to Port St. Lucie for this week’s minicamp.
Mets in the Winter Leagues
There’s a nice article by Marty Noble on the Mets website about how Mets players are doing in winter leagues.
Strawberry Visits Minicamp
Darryl Strawberry visited Mets minicamp yesterday. Most of his comments to the media dealt with how he is at peace with himself and his past and how he’s preaching to the younger players about staying on the straight and narrow. It’s nice to see Straw with a straightened attitude. I just hope he stays clean […]
Congratulations, Gary Carter
Gary Carter has been named manager of the St. Lucie Mets. Carter takes over for former 1986 Mets teammate Tim Teufel. Congratulations, Kid!
The Post Profiles Wright
Today’s New York Post has a nice article about Mets third baseman David Wright.
Slow Time for Mets
Not much happenning in Mets land these days. Lots of rumors (mostly centering on Manny RamÃrez and Danys Baez) but no real news.