Reports: Mets Waive Ex-Top Prospect Fernando Martinez
Fernando Martinez was once considered to be the future of the Mets. Now the former top prospect's major league future doesn't seem so certain.
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Fernando Martinez was once considered to be the future of the Mets. Now the former top prospect's major league future doesn't seem so certain.
WFAN's Jon Heyman is reporting that the Mets and shortstop Ronny Cedeno are close to a one-year deal worth between $1.1-$1.2 million.
The cash-strapped Mets have hired the consulting company that worked with the Texas Rangers during that team's bankruptcy and sale in 2010.
Happy New Year to you! Why not reach for the sky in hoping for the following in 2012...
Alderson thinks his payroll-cutting Mets can improve on last year's 77-85 record and fourth-place finish in the NL East.
In all my years of covering the Mets, I do not know if I ever met anyone like Santana. He is a confident pitcher who understands his responsibility and embraces it. And nobody wants to get back on the mound more than Johan.
The 31-year-old hit .235 with seven home runs, 24 RBIs and eight doubles in 79 games last season.
What do the Mets do with Wright? Do they keep him around? Can they trust that he will be healthy for a full season?
If one were to grant New Year's wishes to the Mets, it might take a while. There's a lot that they need.
It's always darkest before the dawn. And fans will see what awaits in Mets' stockings this holiday season. Maybe G.M. Alderson can be a Sandy Claus to answer a myriad of Met wishes now and in the future.
With Christmas right around the corner, here's a list of gift ideas Rich Coutinho sent to Santa for the Mets and their fans.
The New York Mets signed former San Diego Padres catcher Rob Johnson to compete for a catching role in Spring Training.
The 32-year-old Francisco went 1-4 with 17 saves and a 3.55 ERA in 54 games with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011.
Keeping the 2012 Mets in contention? Now there's a tall order for New York's new center fielder.
Mets owners Fred Wilpon, Jeff Wilpon and Saul Katz could soon feel the pinch -- from Major League Baseball.
The Mets held their annual Kids Holiday Party on Tuesday at Citi Field, and several players - Daniel (Santa) Murphy, Jonathon Niese and Justin Turner - as well as general manager Sandy Alderson - were in attendance.
"We do have some question marks, of course, with Santana being one of them," Alderson said Tuesday.
The Mets are owned by the Wilpon family -- and their financial woes have been well documented.
Mets owners Fred Wilpon, Jeff Wilpon and Saul Katz recently got a $40 million loan to help with cash flow, a year after getting a $25 million loan from MLB.
The New York Mets have signed left-handed pitcher Garrett Olson and catcher Lucas May to minor league contracts and claimed right-hander Jeremy Hefner off waivers from Pittsburgh.
Seaver was in many ways the poster child for what baseball was -- and what it would become.
Never over-estimate the power of the graphic t-shirt. The guy whose shirts failed to prevent the Mets from trading Jose Reyes is coming out with a new one with a new demand.
Listen, Steve Somers knows. You know. We all have to move forward.
Pujols won't be joining Jose Reyes in Miami. And better yet for Mets fans, Pujols is headed out of the National League.
Jose Reyes felt the love from the Miami Marlins. And the money. What did he feel he got from the Mets? An opportunity to play in the big leagues -- and that's about it.
