Tag: New York Mets Rumors

Noah Syndergaard lost for 2020 season (Newsday)
Posted in Mets 2020 Mets Injuries Noah Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard: The last nail in his self-built coffin ending his Mets career

Noah Syndergaard’s career with the Mets is all but over. He’ll reach free agency after the 2021 season, and the Mets will make no effort…

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Rob Manfred giving everyone a headache (USA Today)
Posted in Mets 2020 MLB Editorial

Mets: Commissioner, try telling Pete Alonso it’s only “a piece of metal”

The Mets exist only to lay claim to that “piece of metal,” Rob Manfred’s nonchalant reference to the World Series trophy. They get it, a…

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Mets Spring Training 2020 (SNY)
Posted in Mets 2020 Mets Starting Pitching Noah Syndergaard

Noah Syndergaard sets his sights on becoming the next Gerrit Cole

Noah Syndergaard is synonymous with upside. The sky has always been his limit. The difference this year is that he’s the one saying it –…

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Steven Matz on the bubble (JTA)
Posted in Mets 2020 Mets Commentary Mets Starting Pitching Steven Matz

Mets: Will Steven Matz seize or yield to the challenge for his rotation spot

The Mets have proved patient with Steven Matz for some time now. Facing the challenge of two proven starters bidding for his spot, where does…

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Michael Bloomberg Mets Owner - Why not? (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid)
Posted in Analysis Mets Commentary

Mike Bloomberg: Buy the Mets using a mere four percent of your net worth

Mike Bloomberg has always had a philanthropic connection to New York City. Be a hero to Mets fans. It’ll only cost you lunch money to…

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Joc Pederson available in trade (Orange County Register)
Posted in Mets 2020 Mets Commentary Mets Trade Possibilities

Mets should be players in lefty centerfielder Joc Pederson trade talk

The Mets lineup can use a left-handed power bat. They also need a genuine major league centerfielder. Joc Pederson is available – why not take…

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Francisco Lindor deal rejected by Mets (AP)
Posted in Analysis Mets 2020 Mets Player Extensions

Mets wisely reject Lindor deal keeping payroll options open thru 2024

For once, the Mets are wise, not cheap, in rejecting the deal for Francisco Lindor. The non-deal keeps payroll options open for key player extensions……

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Mets on the cuspice of ownership change (Photo: marketwatch.com)
Posted in Analysis Mets 2020 Mets Commentary Mets Culture

Mets: This can no longer be fun or challenging for Brodie Van Wagenen

The Mets hierarchy tends to destroy the hopes and dreams of people who opt to join “The Team.” Brodie Van Wagenen could be the next……

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