Mets Junkies

  • Mets Hire Former 1st Round Draft Pick as Bench Coach

    While he was a former 1st round draft pick back in the 1980 draft, John Gibbons made a name for himself as a manager/coach. Ironically, his first coaching gig was with the Mets, as well. Ten years after being drafted by the Metropolitans, Gibbons got his first taste of coaching during the 1990 campaign. However,…

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  • Top 50 Mets of All Time: #47 Shawn Green

    Shawn Green: A Dynamic Force in the New York Mets Outfield Shawn David Green’s time with the New York Mets showcased his exceptional talent and versatility as an outfielder. With his powerful swing, remarkable defensive skills, and commitment to the game, Green became an integral part of the Mets’ roster during his tenure. This article…

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  • Mets Hire Former Cubs Coach

    The Mets have made an addition to the Front Office as they have hired Andy Green, formerly the bench coach of the Chicago Cubs. The former infielder will be the team’s senior executive in charge of running player development. Also formerly a player within the Mets organization, Green had recently turned down an offer from…

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  • Mets Protect Former Top 100 Prospect

    The New York Mets have announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Alex Ramirez, protecting him from December 7th’s Rule 5 Draft. His numbers have significantly declined since 2022’s breakout season when he hit .281/.346/.436./.782 with 30 doubles, seven triples, 11 Home Runs and 71 RBI’s to .221/.310/.317/.627 with 21 doubles, 1 triple,…

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  • Mets Coach Leaving for Tigers, Bryce Harper also on the Move

    As reported by Ken Rosenthal, third base coach Joey Cora is leaving the Mets to join the Tigers’ coaching staff. Cora might have arguably been the best third base coach since the days of Cookie Rojas’ tenure. Without a doubt, he’s passionate about the sport and it shows. That kind of fire won’t be easy…

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  • Ottavino Leaving Mets to Test FA Market?

    Local product Adam Ottavino stated in the past that he would be interested in staying with the team, utilizing his player option for the 2024 season worth a modest $7.25M. However, things may not be that clear cut and dry. Ottavino has since backtracked somewhat, pointing out that the team doesn’t even have a manager…

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