Amazin Avenue Jan 14, 2021
Carlos Carrasco is so much more than just a really good pitcher
Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via The 33-year-old righty is highly involved in the community and has been recognized for his efforts. The Francisco Lindor trade has received a lot of attention over the past week, with a lot of that attention going to Lindor himself, as the Mets brought in one of the brightest young stars in the game. But the other acquisition in the Lindor trade, may prove to be just as big of a move, as bringing in Carlos Carrasco helps solidify the rotation, and adds another easy to root for guy in the clubhouse. Carrasco is not just easy to...
Rising Apple Jan 14, 2021
Mets should expect sweet results in 2021 from their tough Cookie
With the recent addition of starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, the New York Mets should expect stability in the starting rotation with promising results on and off the field. With the recent addition of starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, the New York Mets have added a legitimate frontline starter that not only deepens their rotation but also […] Mets should expect sweet results in 2021 from their tough Cookie - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
New York Post Jan 13, 2021
Solution to Mets’ outfield puzzle being held hostage by DH fight: Sherman
The Mets have steadily addressed their checklist this offseason even while paralysis has overtaken most other clubs. They wanted to fortify the rotation, bullpen and catching while improving depth and defense. They have chipped away with Marcus Stroman accepting the qualifying offer and by obtaining Carlos Carrasco, Trevor May and James McCann. And they wanted...
Rising Apple Jan 13, 2021
Mets: Carlos Carrasco brings more to the clubhouse besides pitching
New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco brings more to the club than just his pitching. The New York Mets continue to seek and land quality players this offseason. Statistics aside, I have made it a point in a number of my previous articles that the personal uniqueness that a player brings to the table is […] Mets: Carlos Carrasco brings more to the clubhouse besides pitching - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
Amazin Avenue Jan 13, 2021
A Pod of Their Own: Francisco Lindor!!!!
This week, we discuss Francisco Lindor, the trade for Francisco Lindor, and the fact that Francisco Lindor is now a Met. Francisco Lindor. Welcome back to A Pod of Their Own, a show by the women of Amazin’ Avenue where we talk all things Mets, social justice issues in baseball, and normalize female voices in the sports podcasting space. This week, we begin by discussing nothing really except for the fact that Francisco Lindor is now a New York Met! We share our excitement about the trade that brought him and Carlos Carrasco over from Cleveland and how we got two special...
New York Post Jan 12, 2021
Carlos Carrasco says ‘great’ Mets can make it to World Series
Carlos Carrasco’s expectations coming to the Mets mesh with those of a fan base still giddy over an ownership change. The Mets’ newest starting pitcher will have an old friend behind him in Francisco Lindor and rotation that includes an elite talent in Jacob deGrom, so aiming high is maybe required. “We have a great...
New York Daily News Jan 12, 2021
Carlos Carrasco ready to help lead the Mets back to the World Series: ‘We have really good players’
A smiling Carlos Carrasco is already talking about his new team and the World Series.
Amazin Avenue Jan 12, 2021
Highlights from Carlos Carrasco’s introductory press conference
Cookie greeted the New York media and fans this afternoon via Zoom. For the second time in two days, the Mets welcomed on of their newest players via a Zoom press conference. Carlos Carrasco met the New York media during a 30-minute video call, where he showed a humble and positive personality, much like his former Cleveland and current Mets teammate Francisco Lindor. Carrasco began by talking about the emotions of coming to New York, citing the difficulty of leaving Cleveland after 13 years, but embracing the potential of this Mets team, saying that his goal is to make the...
Rising Apple Jan 12, 2021
Mets: Brandon Drury may provide necessary insurance at third base
The New York Mets added infielder Brandon Drury to a minor league deal. With the team’s lack of infield depth and a question mark at third base, Drury gets an opportunity to provide insurance for the Mets at a key position. Following the New York Mets trading for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco, their infield […] Mets: Brandon Drury may provide necessary insurance at third base - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
Amazin Avenue Jan 12, 2021
The pitches Carlos Carrasco throws and how hard and often he throws them
Photo by Ron Schwane/ Let’s take a look at the pitches the Mets’ newest starting pitcher throws. Carlos Carrasco is set to introduce himself to Mets fans and the media that cover the team this afternoon with a virtual press conference, much like Francisco Lindor did yesterday. And while Lindor is the superstar generational talent, Carrasco is very, very good himself, as David Capobianco outlined here at Amazin’ Avenue shortly after the trade. Carrasco throw several pitches and has been throwing them for years: a four-seam fastball, sinker, changeup, slider, and...
New York Post Jan 11, 2021
Mickey Callaway: Carlos Carrasco can be No. 1 caliber starter for Mets
Carlos Carrasco’s reputation as a quality person and teammate will only get him so far if he doesn’t produce for the Mets. But a former pitching coach of Carrasco’s with New York experience expects the right-hander to thrive with his new team. “He’s going to do very well there,” former Mets manager Mickey Callaway told...
Amazin Avenue Jan 11, 2021
Grading the Francisco Lindor trade
David Richard-USA TODAY Sports It’s only an A+ because there isn’t a higher grade. Maybe you were getting antsy after a couple quiet weeks. Maybe you started to have doubts about how serious Steve Cohen was. Those doubts should’ve been silenced on Thursday, as the Mets traded for Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco by parting with Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isiah Green. Lindor hardly needs any introduction, so let’s skip over him for a moment and talk about the other pieces involved in this trade. Amed Rosario is, at this point, a failed...
Amazin Avenue Jan 11, 2021
Mets Morning News: for January 11, 2021
Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Your Monday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets Straight from the mouth, or fingers, of Steve Cohen, it was revealed that Francisco Lindor will have his introductory press conference on Zoom at 11:00 this morning. Around the same time, Cohen also revealed that Carlos Carrasco will be introduced by similar means at 1:00 on Tuesday afternoon. After spending the 2020 season away from the club due to COVID concerns, Chili Davis is coming back in-person to coach the Mets of 2021. In...
Rising Apple Jan 11, 2021
Mets: Keep your trade proposals, our top prospects aren’t going anywhere
Despite all of the recent rumors and trade proposals floating around the internet, the New York Mets are not parting with any of their core prospects this winter. If the Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco trade has taught us anything it’s that New York Mets Team President Sandy Alderson and General Manager Jared Porter are […] Mets: Keep your trade proposals, our top prospects aren’t going anywhere - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - New York Mets News & Fan Community
New York Post Jan 10, 2021
Francisco Lindor set for big Mets introduction
Francisco Lindor will be introduced as a Met at 11 a.m. on Monday, new owner Steve Cohen said Sunday on Twitter, with Carlos Carrasco’s introduction coming on Tuesday. Lindor and Carrasco were acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Indians in exchange for shortstops Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez and a pair of prospects, Isaiah Greene...
