The Mets are on the hook for roughly $37.5 million remaining on the 39-year old's contract. It's official, Robinson Cano is now an ex-Met. After being designated for assignment on May 2, the Mets released Cano ahead of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies. Cano, to no one's surprise, passed through waivers unclaimed and has now been released. The 39-year old … [Read more...] about Mets release Robinson Cano
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Jankowski providing plenty of spark for the Mets
Travis Jankowski, from Stony Brook University, has been a great addition for the Mets this season. The Mets, at 18-8 on the season, are clicking on all cylinders. A key piece to their puzzle has been a 30-year old MLB veteran and product of Stony Brook University. When Travis Jankowski signed with the Mets in the offseason, it didn't come with all the hoopla like with … [Read more...] about Jankowski providing plenty of spark for the Mets
Mets hit their first bumps in the road for new season
The Mets have their first losing streak of the 2022 season. A 5-4 loss at the Philadelphia Phillies also came with a couple of injury concerns. First, the loss was the second consecutive night an 8th-inning lead was blown. Relievers Joely Rodriguez and Seth Lugo failed to hold a 4-0 lead, the Phillies rallied for five runs and held on for the win. The bullpen faltering … [Read more...] about Mets hit their first bumps in the road for new season
Mets getting out to fast start huge for 2022 campaign
The Mets didn’t get the four-game sweep over the Washington Nationals. There was, however, plenty to take from their season-opening series. If taking three out of four from the young Nationals showed us anything, it’s that the Mets are approaching 2022 like a team that belongs in the conversation for championship contenders. New manager Buck Showalter brings 21 years of … [Read more...] about Mets getting out to fast start huge for 2022 campaign
Mets get it right with Buck Showalter hiring
Buck Showalter is the obvious hire for the New York Mets. He’s the right hire in the right place, at the right time, for the right team. In his introductory press conference on Tuesday, with his wife Angela beside him, Showalter looked comfortable wearing his new Mets cap. Just over an hour later, it was evident the 65-year-old baseball savant is just what this team … [Read more...] about Mets get it right with Buck Showalter hiring