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Wally Backman On Future With Mets: ‘I’m Not After Terry’s Job’
“I’m not after Terry’s job,” Wally Backman said. “But my goal is definitely to manage in the big leagues.”
Without Dickey, Mets’ Rotation Will Be Depended Upon To Deliver Innings, Wins
Coming off their fourth straight losing season, the Mets enter spring training with a projected rotation of Johan Santana, Jon Niese, Shaun Marcum, Matt Harvey and Dillon Gee, a quintet that combined to go 35-34 with a 3.26 ERA last season.
David Wright Makes Recruiting Pitch To Free-Agent Center Fielder Michael Bourn
“I just wanted to let him know that he would be a great addition here, and he’d obviously be welcomed here,’’ Wright told the New York Post. “…I’ve always had great respect for him and the way he plays the game.”
Trio Of Mets Crack Top 30 In MLB’s Prospect Rankings
The Amazin’s have three players on MLB.com’s Top 100 Prospect List, each ranking in the top 30. Most notably are catcher Travis d’Arnaud (ranked sixth) — who was snatched up in the R.A. Dickey deal — and Zack Wheeler (ranked eighth).
Andy Pettitte Decides To Pass On Participating In World Baseball Classic
Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte will not pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, general manager Brian Cashman confirmed.
Teixeira, Wright Highlight Team USA’s Star-Studded Roster; Pettitte To Pass On WBC
Team USA released its provisional roster for the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, and both New York baseball teams will be represented. First baseman Mark Teixeira is the only Yankee on the roster, and David Wright is the only Met.
Mets, Right-Hander Carl Pavano Have ‘Mutual Interest’; Talks Are ‘Very Preliminary’
Right-hander Carl Pavano — who is no stranger to the Big Apple — is on the Mets’ radar. The 36-year-old’s agent told the Newark Star Ledger that there is “mutual interest” between both sides. However, talks are “very preliminary,” the newspaper reported.
Fireballers Harvey, Wheeler Reportedly The Only Untouchables On Mets
Right-handed starter Matt Harvey — who was brilliant for the Mets in his rookie season — and top pitching prospect Zack Wheeler are untouchables, a club source said in a report.
Nothing To See Here: Mets Reportedly ‘Not Close’ To Extending Wright, Dickey
The talks and negotiations are slow-moving. One person with knowledge of the contract proceedings said that the Mets are “not close” to agreeing to terms with either player.
Mets Reportedly Set To Offer Third Baseman David Wright $100 Million Contract
The Amazin’s are expected to begin negotiations by offering Wright a contract in the vicinity of $100 million, according to a report. The Mets’ all-time hits leader hit .306 with 21 homers and 93 RBIs in 2012.
Yankees, Mets Postponed Due To Weather; Bombers To Play Double-Dip Wednesday
Tuesday night’s Yankees game against the Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather that’s expected to pass through the area. The Mets-Phillies game scheduled for Tuesday night at Citi Field has also been postponed.
Kallet: Amid Another Lost Mets Season, A Look Back To Happier Times — Opening Day 2006
In light of Monday’s brutal loss, I couldn’t help but think back to the good old days — when the organization had a plethora of talent and the sky seemed to be the limit. It wasn’t 25 years ago, although it feels like it might as well have been.
Mets Manager Terry Collins: ‘It Would Be Great For Us To Finish Third’
It may not be what Mets fans want to hear, but Collins has his sights set on finishing in third place in the National League East ahead of the Phillies and Marlins.
Wright’s Two Blasts Help Mets Top Nats, Snap Six-Game Skid
David Wright homered twice and had five RBIs and R.A. Dickey won his league-leading 13th game as the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak.
Mets Officially Agree To Terms With First-Round Selection Gavin Cecchini
The Mets have agreed to terms with first-round pick Gavin Cecchini, the club confirmed on Friday. The 12th overall pick of the 2012 amateur draft — a shortstop straight out of high school — signed with New York for $2.3 million, according to CBSSports.com’s Jon Heyman.
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