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Mets News Courtesy of MetsBlog.com
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Congratulations to the New York Giants… There are 14 days until the beginning of Spring Training… LET’S GO METS! | Nationals sign Rick Ankiel to minors deal The Nationals have signed free-agent OF Rick Ankiel to a minor league contract, according to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times. Last weekend, Andy Martino of the Daily News said the Mets were looking at Ankiel, Kosuke Fukudome, Raul Ibanez, … Continue reading → | Wilmer Flores and second base In a post to SNY Why Guys, Rob Steingall writes: “[Wilmer Flores'] prospect stock has taken a hit due to stagnation with his bat, but a solid average and moderate pop would play nicely at second base, thus enhancing his … Continue reading → | Photo: David Wright makes an acrobatic play (Photo by MetsBlog.com’s Michael Baron) | Current bullpen options for the Mets Manny Acosta, Pedro Beato, Tim Byrdak, D.J. Carrasco, Frank Francisco, Bobby Parnell, Ramon Ramirez, and Jon Rauch are all on the 40-man roster and are candidates for the bullpen. In addition, Chris Schwinden, Jeremy Hefner, Josh Stinson, and Robert Carson are … Continue reading → | Mets Today: Who will leadoff for the Mets? | Only two teams have played in more NLCS’ since 1986 For Met Fans who consider themselves “long suffering” consider since 1986 only Braves and Cards have been in more NLCS’s than Mets — Rich Coutinho (@coutinho9) February 5, 2012 | Brad Penny to play in Japan this season According to the Associated Press, free-agent RHP Brad Penny has signed a one-year deal with the Softbank Hawks of Japan’s Pacific League. Penny, 33, went 11-11 with a 5.30 ERA in 181 innings with the Tigers last season, allowing 62 … Continue reading → | Mets pitchers and catchers report to St. Lucie in 15 days | Image: 1986 World Championship coffee mug Of all the coffee mugs I own, this is obviously my favorite: |
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