For the Mets and Yankees, it’s time to get back to business. The sweet sound a bat makes after it connects with the baseball, I love that sound! How about the sound of a ball popping the catcher’s mitt? That’s a good one. It’s that time of the year again. Pitchers and catchers are reporting to Spring Training this week. Not long after that, they’ll be exhibition games. … [Read more...] about It’s batter up for Mets, Yankees on 2021 season
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Mets agree to deal with free agent Kevin Pillar
The Mets reportedly have reached an agreement Kevin Pillar on a one-year deal. The deal has yet to be confirmed by the Mets, it is pending a physical. Pillar is coming off a strong offensive 2020 campaign. The 32-year old hit .288 last season with six home runs in 54 games with 34 runs batted in. He split the 2020 season between Colorado and Boston. The addition of … [Read more...] about Mets agree to deal with free agent Kevin Pillar
Yankees agree to deal with lefty Justin Wilson
The Yankees have agreed to a deal with left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, per multiple reports. The 33-year old Wilson pitched for the Mets in each of the past two seasons. He’s a 10-year veteran and pitched to an impressive 2.91 ERA while in Queens. Overall, he owns a career 3.21 ERA (earned run average) with 18 saves in previous stints with the Pirates, Yankees, … [Read more...] about Yankees agree to deal with lefty Justin Wilson
The Steven Matz era is over in Queens
Steven Matz will get a chance to put a miserable 2020 season behind him. It just won't be in Queens. This week, the Toronto Blue Jays finalized a trade to acquire Matz from the New York Mets for three prospects. Matz, a 29-year old left-hander, posted a dreadful 0-5 record in the 2020 season, with a ridiculous 9.58 earned run average. The Mets dropped him from their … [Read more...] about The Steven Matz era is over in Queens
Steven Cohen can bring a new day to the Mets, if he remains sincere
Steven Cohen said all the right things during his introductory press conference last week. For first impressions, as owner of the New York Mets, Cohen covered all the bases with ease. The billionaire hedge fund manager introduced himself to the fans and local media. He was armed with charisma and enough quotable material to cover Citi Field’s baseball diamond like tarp on a … [Read more...] about Steven Cohen can bring a new day to the Mets, if he remains sincere
