Think of New York Mets prospects, and a few names automatically come to mind. Outfielder Drew Gilbert is one. His feisty, aggressive approach to his whole game is reminiscent of former Yankees scrapper Brett Gardner. Infielder Jett Williams, similarly, could be Jose Altuve Part II if he keeps improving his game. There’s still plenty of excitement about Ronny Mauricio, even as … [Read more...] about Could Luisangel Acuña be Mets’ new secret weapon?
Keep an eye on these Yankees prospects in spring training
Pitchers and catchers reported to Yankees camp today, and a happy spring training to all! It’s the start of another exciting season and, on the whole, the Bronx faithful should feel optimistic. The Yankees have a far better roster than last year and the farm system is in good shape too. It’s hard to fathom the Yankees not improving after missing the playoffs in 2023. Better yet … [Read more...] about Keep an eye on these Yankees prospects in spring training
Spring training starts today, and the Yankees are already injured
Death, taxes, and the New York Yankees losing important players to injuries in spring training. No three things in life have been more certain! The Bronx Bombers’ run of bad luck in this department continued on Wednesday, the first day of spring training for pitchers and catchers. Manager Aaron Boone took the podium and announced two inconvenient, but not necessarily … [Read more...] about Spring training starts today, and the Yankees are already injured
Yankees boost bullpen more, bring back RHP Lou Trivino
The Yankees have an agreement with righty reliever Lou Trivino, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. Lou Trivino does have an agreement with the Yankees, pending physical — Andy Martino (@martinonyc) February 14, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Trivino, 32, came to the Yankees from the Oakland A’s as part of the failed Frankie Montas trade in 2022. Trivino proved to … [Read more...] about Yankees boost bullpen more, bring back RHP Lou Trivino
The Mets risking their worst nightmare with Pete Alonso’s free agency
The mere idea of Pete Alonso as a free agent is enough to put the most devoted of Mets fans into a cold sweat. Now that he’s almost certainly testing the market next offseason, it’s a wonder Queens isn’t a tiny spot of drought surrounded by a Tuesday snowstorm. That’s because team president David Stearns had some less than ideal news on Monday. There will be no long-term … [Read more...] about The Mets risking their worst nightmare with Pete Alonso’s free agency