Category: New York Mets

Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80

The New York Times – Sports:
He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.
Jacob deGrom Discusses Leaving the Mets for the Rangers

The New York Times – Sports:
Texas was desperate for pitching and deGrom’s interest was piqued. A $185 million contract, and a “vision” of how to win, convinced him to leave New York.
As Camps Open, the Mets Understand Their Assignment

The New York Times – Sports:
With the team having a payroll that will approach $500 million once taxes are included, the players know the World Series is the goal. Manager Buck Showalter is taking things more slowly.
The Mets Will Sell Themselves in a Super Bowl Commercial

The New York Times – Sports:
A team that suddenly loves to spend money will have Francisco Lindor, Edwin Díaz and other Mets stars in a 30-second commercial during Sunday’s broadcast.
Carlos Beltran Returns to Mets as Front Office Executive

The New York Times – Sports:
The former outfielder was fired by the Mets after a brief stint as the team’s manager in 2019. After a short Yankees broadcasting career, he is set to join the Mets’ front office.
Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93

The New York Times – Sports:
His 34 home runs and 94 runs batted in were among the few accomplishments worth celebrating on a team that famously went nowhere in 1962.
Japan’s Kodai Senga Brings Ghost Fork Pitch to Mets

The New York Times – Sports:
When pitchers and catchers report next month, the Mets will get a look at Kodai Senga’s signature pitch: the ghost fork. Those who have seen it say it delivers on the hype.
Twins Introduce Carlos Correa in News Conference

The New York Times – Sports:
An off-season of three contract agreements, all in the hundreds of millions of dollars, finished as he was reintroduced by the Twins.
Spurning Mets, Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins

The New York Times – Sports:
On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with Minnesota. What happened?
What Is Going On With Carlos Correa and the Mets?

The New York Times – Sports:
On Dec. 21, the shortstop had a $315 million agreement with the Mets that needed only a physical to be finalized. He remains unsigned.
With Carlos Correa Deal, Steven Cohen Continues to Spend on Mets

The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Correa is the ultimate luxury: a $315 million player who plays the same position as another Mets star. But Steven A. Cohen worries about winning, not price tags.
Carlos Correa Expected to Join Mets on 12-year, $315 Million Deal

The New York Times – Sports:
The star infielder agreed to terms on a 12-year, $315 million contract with the Mets after his agreement with San Francisco fell apart, reportedly over a medical concern.