Dick Scott Succeeds Bob Geren As Mets' Bench Coach
The Mets announced Scott's new assignment Wednesday. He was the Mets' minor league field coordinator from 2011-12 and had been the team's director of player development since then.
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The Mets announced Scott's new assignment Wednesday. He was the Mets' minor league field coordinator from 2011-12 and had been the team's director of player development since then.
Even before playing his first game for the Mets, Neil Walker will feel proud when his number is called.
He started the season off brilliantly, tossing five scoreless innings in seven appearances. He didn't allow a walk or a hit.
The Mets also announced Monday that they signed lefty Duane Below and infielder Marc Krauss to minor league contracts with spring training invites.
The Mets did a fine job last week at the Winter Meetings. Better than fine, actually. Now they have to finish it. They have to get that big bopper in the middle of the lineup.
The Mets outfielder announced his retirement Saturday.
New York Mets outfielder Michael Cuddyer is ready to retire after playing 15 seasons in the major leagues.
Cabrera was the second middle infielder added by the Mets at the winter meetings after they acquired second baseman Neil Walker from the Pittsburgh Pirates for left-hander Jon Niese.
The left-handed starter, who was traded by the Amazins for Neil Walker on Wednesday, said that what excites him the most about joining the Pirates is Pittsburgh's excellent defense.
Chanukah is all about celebrating miracles, both past and present (no pun intended), and we've had quite a few of those on the NY sports scene in 2015.
Walker fills the hole created when postseason star Daniel Murphy became a free agent after New York lost the World Series to Kansas City.
Hours after trading for second baseman Neil Walker on Wednesday, the Mets reportedly agreed to a two-year, $18.5 million contract with veteran shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera.
Walker, 30, will only be under team control for one more season. He hit .269 with 16 home runs and 71 RBIs in 151 games for the Pirates in 2015.
Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said Tuesday at the winter meetings that Flores does not need surgery and is expected to be ready for spring training.
Keith Hernandez, the outspoken broadcaster, "Seinfeld" favorite and former All-Star first baseman, is working on a "no-holds-barred" memoir.
Yoenis Cespedes took the New York Mets on a thrilling, three-month ride last season that ended with a trip to the World Series.
These Winter Meetings are going to be a trying time for the Mets, at least more than usual.
Chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon said in a statement Friday the cancer is "very treatable" and doctors are "optimistic about his full recovery." The team did not say what kind of cancer he has.
The New York Mets and right-hander Jim Henderson have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training.
When Sandy Alderson brought his briefcase to New York City in 2010, along with his MLB Mensa brothers Paul DePodesta and JP Ricciardi, Mets fans were glowing in the glittering future they were sure to enjoy.
Alderson transformed the Mets in the summer and made a splash on the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
Free agent Ben Zobrist is a proven commodity, and according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, he's general manager Sandy Alderson's No. 1 target this offseason.
No, offseasons aren't as much fun when the team is competitive and one of the best in baseball, but that's a good thing.
The 25-year-old Pimentel made eight relief appearances for the Texas Rangers last season.
As Thanksgiving nears, it's been a hit-or-miss 2015 for the New York City-area sports locals, but they each have reason to be thankful.
