Andy Martino / SNY TV 1 hour ago Was Carlos Beltran a Mets manager?
Here's a weird question. Was Carlos Beltran ever the Mets manager?
Amazin Avenue 3 hours ago
UnforMETable: Brian Schneider
The former Mets catcher recently returned to the organization as manager of AAA Syracuse. Welcome to UnforMETable, an Amazin’ Avenue Audio show that looks back on less heralded, more obscure Mets players from the past. Coming off of a painful end to the 2007 season and with Paul LoDuca aging, Mets General Manager Omar Minaya made the decision to trade his former top prospect Lastings Milledge to bring in Brian Schneider and Ryan Church from the Washington Nationals. Considered a defensive stalwart, Schneider served as the primary backstop for the Mets in their fateful last season at Shea...
SNY TV 4 hours ago
MLB scouts, execs, and coaches on three players Mets should expect big things from in 2020
Current and former players, coaches, scouts and league executives discuss Mets players most likely to take a big step forward in 2020.
Amazin Avenue 5 hours ago
Mets Top 25 Prospects: 6, Francisco Alvarez
Next up on the list is a catcher. Name: Francisco Alvarez Position: C Born: 11/19/01 Height: 5’11” Weight: 22 lbs. Bats/Throws: R/R Acquired: IFA, July 2, 2018 (Guatire, Venezuela) 2019 Season: 7 G, 26 AB, .462 /.548/.846, 12 H, 4 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 4 BB, 4 K, 0/1 SB, .500 BABIP (Rookie-GCL) 35 G, 131 AB, .282/.377/.443, 37 H, 6 2B, 0 3B, 5 HR, 17 BB, 33 K, 1/2 SB, .344 BABIP (Rookie-APPY) Considered one of the top international rookies in the 2018-2019 class, the Mets pounced on Venezuelan catcher Francisco Alvarez, immediately signing him for a club-high $2.7 million, breaking Ronny...
SNY TV 6 hours ago
Mets' Michael Conforto ranked among Top 10 right fielders in MLB
Mets outfielder Michael Conforto, who has been one of the most valuable outfielders in baseball since making his Major League debut in 2015, has been ranked among the Top 10 right fielders in baseball.
Amazin Avenue 7 hours ago
Mets Morning News for January 23, 2020
Photo by Michael Reaves/ Your Thursday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links. Meet the Mets For the second time this offseason the Mets hired a new manager. So who exactly is Luis Rojas and what makes him qualified for the position? The young manager already seems to be a popular choice among the players. He has been placed in an uncomfortable situation and will have some challenges to sort out as spring training is just weeks away (paywall alert). He will also have to deal with a coaching staff that was supposed to be Carlos Beltran’s and he will have to sort...
Rising Apple 9 hours ago
Mets: Luis Guillorme has a chance to be a useful bat off the bench in 2020
Slick-fielding New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme has a chance to become more than a defensive replacement in 2020. Finding a roster spot on Opening Day for the New York Mets may be a challenge for infielder Luis Guillorme. The addition of a 26th man could help his chances, but a few more dominoes may […] Mets: Luis Guillorme has a chance to be a useful bat off the bench in 2020 - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Call to the Pen 10 hours ago
New York Mets: Mets seek reprieve on Jed Lowrie debacle.
The New York Mets have a case of buyer’s remorse when it comes to Jed Lowrie. According to reports, the New York Mets are actively seeking a trade partner to take infielder Jed Lowrie off their hands. They are even rumored to be including younger players in the deal to incentivize a team to take on […] New York Mets: Mets seek reprieve on Jed Lowrie debacle. - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
New York Post 18 hours ago
Felipe Alou: My son Luis Rojas is ready and won’t cheat the game
Rest assured, Mets fans, new manager Luis Rojas is a good man who will not cheat the game of baseball. Those strong words come from his father, Felipe Alou, in his first comments about Rojas becoming Mets manager at the age of 38. Alou managed 14 years in the majors after a 17-year playing career....
New York Post 18 hours ago
Behind Mets’ decision to hire Luis Rojas as manager
In the cold of winter only 2½ weeks before the start of spring training, the Mets will remain in the comfort of home in hiring a new manager. Luis Rojas has spent 13 years in the organization in various capacities, but will now have the spotlight on him like never before, as he prepares to...
SNY TV 19 hours ago
Former Mets LHP Luis Avilan reportedly signs with Yankees
The Yankees signed former Mets LHP Luis Avilan to a minor-league contract with a major-league Spring Training invite, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network.
SNY TV 19 hours ago
Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen 'pleased with' progress of INF Jed Lowrie
While the Mets have reportedly discussed Jed Lowrie in potential trades throughout the offseason, New York and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen appear to be pleased with the infielder's progress entering 2020.
Joel Sherman / New York Post 20 hours ago 
Mets’ Luis Rojas gamble includes Buck Showalter irony
The knee-jerk comparison for Luis Rojas to a Yankees manager would be Aaron Boone, since both come from baseball royalty. Boone’s grandfather Ray, father Bob and brother Bret all played in the majors — and Bob Boone also managed. Luis Rojas’ father, Felipe Alou, brother Moises and uncles Jesus and Matty all played in the...
New York Post 21 hours ago
Mets hiring Luis Rojas gets seal of approval from Bruce Bochy
Bruce Bochy knows managing. He is the epitome of managerial experience and success — three World Series championships over a five-year period with the Giants — and he believes Luis Rojas has what it takes as he takes over as Mets manager. Bochy is longtime friends with Rojas’ father, Felipe Alou, who managed 14 years...
SNY TV 21 hours ago
4 Mets prospects weigh in on team's hiring of Luis Rojas as manager
Some current and former Mets prospects who played for Rojas gave some perspective on Rojas the person and the manager.
