Mets Junkies

  • Michael Wacha to sign with New York Mets

    The New York Mets and and former St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha are working on a deal that would bring the right-hander to Flushing, Queens. Wacha would fill the fifth slot in the rotation, however has had issues staying healthy in the past. The deal is worth $3M for one year, however Wacha…

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  • Bench Coach Update

    Andy Martino of SNY is reporting that Hensley Meulens is the favorite to land the job as the New York Mets bench coach. “Mets aren’t confirming any coaching hires or talking about the process but am hearing Hensley Meulens a strong frontrunner for bench coach. Don’t expect announcements for a bit still. @Chica_Deportes has meulens…

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  • Joey Cora emerges as bench coach candidate

    Jon Heyman is reporting that Joey Cora, brother of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, is being considered for the New York Mets bench coach position. Cora is known to have ties to both Omar Minaya as well as the newly anointed manager, Carlos Beltrán. This is quite definitely an interesting name to have pop…

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  • Carlos Beltrán introduced as Mets manager

    On Monday morning, the New York Mets introduced Carlos Beltrán as the team’s new manager. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen spoke about Beltrán’s poise and character as well as being a trustworthy coach. BVW also mentioned that Beltrán will act as a player’s manager and says he will have “instant relatability” within the clubhouse. “We…

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  • Eduardo Perez responds to Carlos Beltran

    Former New York Mets managerial candidate Eduardo Perez took to the “Twittersphere” to respond to the hiring of Carlos Beltran. Rumors are that the Mets would have preferred to have held the news till Monday however sources leaked the information on Friday. Perez had tweeted the following directly after the news broke… “I would like…

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  • Carlos Beltran to be named as Mets manager

    Speculation is circulating that former New York Mets centerfielder and potential future Hall of Famer Carlos Beltran will be named as the manager. This will be Beltran’s first taste of managing or coaching however has always held a positive relationship and impact as a veteran player. Beltran has spent parts of seven seasons with the…

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