It has been another frustrating season for the New York Mets and their fans. The Mets spent eight days in last place early in the season and last led the National League East on April 30. Their offense totally collapsed in July, they couldn’t get a big hit when needed and key pitchers slumped at [...]
Say the date June 15, 1977 to any Mets fan over the age of 40 and you will undoubtedly see a pained expression crawl over his face. For the uninitiated, that is the day the Mets traded both Tom Seaver and Dave Kingman. For younger fans, the closest they can come is July 30, 2004. [...]
The Mets are facing an offseason of stark changes, and the front office will be no exception. General manager Omar Minaya likely will be reassigned within the organization, opening the door to a fresh start for a franchise that seemingly has lost its way over the last few seasons. Several names have emerged as prospects [...]
Mark Cohoon’s name wasn’t on many prospect lists at the beginning of the season, but despite not having an overpowering fastball, he just may make a few lists heading into 2011. Cohoon earlier this week was named the Mets’ Organizational Pitcher of the Year. The just-turned 23-year-old started the season at low Class A Savannah, [...]