SNY TV 3 hours ago
With AFL season over, Mets prospect Peter Alonso finishes year with 42 homers in 159 games
Alonso crushed 36 homers during the minor league season, as he hit .285/.395/.579 in 132 games between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. In the AFL, he cracked six homers in 27 games.
SNY TV 7 hours ago
If Mets trade Noah Syndergaard, it won't necessarily be for prospects: Report
Syndergaard, 26, is projected to earn $5.9 million via arbitration for 2019, and is eligible for arbitration again in 2020 and 2021 before being eligible for free agency.
Rising Apple 8 hours ago
Mets Rumors: Non-tender candidate Wilmer Flores “likely” to stay
With a poor health diagnosis late in the 2018 season, it looked like arbitration eligible Wilmer Flores might be non-tendered this winter. However, recent New York Mets rumors say he’s “likely” to stay for another year. One of the less exciting New York Mets rumors you may read about this winter does at least suggest […] Mets Rumors: Non-tender candidate Wilmer Flores “likely” to stay - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Amazin Avenue 9 hours ago
Mets Morning News for November 18, 2018
Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets The New York Daily News reported that Josh Lewin will not be a part of the Mets’ radio booth next season. Lewin confirmed this by announcing via Twitter that he has “an exciting new opportunity” in store. Wayne Randazzo is one candidate to replace Lewin, but there is also a chance a new voice could be brought in from outside. Around the National League East Joel Sherman opines that the Phillies are not in a place where a Machado or Harper signing puts them over the top. He even argues that he...
Rising Apple 11 hours ago
New York Mets: Examining ten relievers they received in recent trades
The New York Mets have acquired multiple relief pitchers in the last few years via trade. Let’s check in on what they’ve been up to. Over the past couple of years, the New York Mets have made a point to acquire a plethora of young relievers through trades and development in order to add depth […] New York Mets: Examining ten relievers they received in recent trades - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Call to the Pen Nov 17, 2018
New York Mets: Should Noah Syndergaard be on the trade block?
The San Diego Padres are reportedly interested in acquiring a starting pitcher from the New York Mets. Could Noah Syndergaard be on the move? The New York Mets are expected to have a very active offseason. Mets’ owner, Jeff Wilpon, echoed these sentiments at the club’s annual Turkey Giveaway event on Friday. According to Metsblog.com, Wilpon […] New York Mets: Should Noah Syndergaard be on the trade block? - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
New York Post Nov 17, 2018
Mets radio team loses one of its voices
Mets radio will have a new sound beginning next year. Josh Lewin is leaving the booth as the team moves its game broadcasts to WCBS-880 from WOR-710 AM beginning in the 2019 season. Meanwhile, Howie Rose, the lead play-by-play, has agreed to terms for a new deal and will return as the voice of the...
Rising Apple Nov 17, 2018
Mets: Michael Wilbon displeased with Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young victory
Michael Wilbon was not at all happy with New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom winning the Cy Young almost unanimously. Put 30 baseball writers in a room and you’re guaranteed to hear at least a large majority of them declare New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom as the 2018 National League Cy Young winner. This […] Mets: Michael Wilbon displeased with Jacob deGrom’s Cy Young victory - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
SNY TV Nov 17, 2018
Josh Lewin to no longer call Mets games on radio
Josh Lewin writes on Twitter that he has a new opportunity he plans to announce soon and confirms he will no longer call Mets games.
Amazin Avenue Nov 17, 2018
Robert Gsellman was disappointing
The right-hander struggled in a full time relief role in 2018. Much like the Mets in 2018, Robert Gsellman exploded out of the gate before being something between terrible and mediocre the rest of the way. The result was an unremarkable season of relief; 80 innings of 4.28 ERA ball, with a 3.95 FIP and a lackluster 7.88 K/9. This was a marked improvement over his dreadful 2017, but hardly the step forward that many hoped to see from a pitcher who was once ranked as the 17th best prospect baseball by Baseball Prospectus. I took a look at Gsellman back in July, trying to understand what...
Rising Apple Nov 17, 2018
Mets should take advantage of possible Mariners winter fire sale
If the Seattle Mariners are truly selling, the New York Mets should whip out their wallets and see what they can buy. With the Seattle Mariners reportedly looking to sell off many of their star players, the New York Mets would be wise to try to capitalize on the opportunity to improve their lineup. Two […] Mets should take advantage of possible Mariners winter fire sale - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Amazin Avenue Nov 17, 2018
Mets Morning News for November 17, 2018
Your Saturday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets When asked about the likelihood of trading Noah Syndergaard, Jeff Wilpon wouldn’t rule it out. The Mets were apparently open to trading Syndergaard over the summer and expect more interest in him this winter. The interest in Syndergaard is strong, and the San Diego Padres appear to be one team that’s willing to sweeten their offer for his services. Ken Davidoff says Michael Wilbon’s rant about how wins matter above everything else proves that the stat needs to just go away, especially when...
Rising Apple Nov 17, 2018
Mets Trade Rumors: All the Padres want for Christmas is Noah Syndergaard
According to recent New York Mets trade rumors, the San Diego Padres are once again heavily interested in acquiring Noah Syndergaard. Should the Mets entertain the idea? Over the summer, when the New York Mets were possibly shopping starting pitchers, the San Diego Padres had rumored interest in Noah Syndergaard. Recent Mets trade rumors have […] Mets Trade Rumors: All the Padres want for Christmas is Noah Syndergaard - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
New York Post Nov 16, 2018
Wilpon talks deGrom contract, won’t rule out Syndergaard trade
Jeff Wilpon and Mickey Callaway believe the Mets are built to win next year. Whether two of their frontline starters are around to help them remains to be seen. And a run at Manny Machado still seems unlikely. Wilpon, the Mets COO, said Friday he intends to have talks with Jacob deGrom about a potential...
NorthJersey.com Nov 16, 2018
Mets were open to Noah Syndergaard trade during summer, and talks could heat up in winter
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon says the team would have to receive a "lopsided" deal to trade Noah Syndergaard. The Mets are open to possibly dealing him.
