2014 was the year blue and orange were supposed to begin supplanting pinstripes across New York. It didn’t happen. Larger expectations are on the horizon for 2015 with a potentially devastating starting pitching staff and bullpen developing. In terms of a legitimate playoff run, most positions are adequately staffed. But shortstop remains the no. 1 [...]
There were reports of the Mets almost acquiring the Nationals shortstop Ian Desmond, but at a hefty cost. He only has one year left on his contract before he hits free agency, which was probably one of the biggest factors in Alderson not going through with the trade. Desmond would be an upgrade over Wilmer [...]
Here are some news and notes to get you caught up on all the recent happenings in Mets land. You may know that Ben Zobrist was traded to the Oakland Athletics this past weekend, but according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, there were discussions of a potential three-way deal between the Mets, Rays and [...]