Tag Archive | Mets offseason news and notes

Mets offseason news and notes: 2/1/12

By Stacy Podelski May 1, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets announced on Wednesday on their official site, that the franchise will bring back the tradition of Banner Day prior to the 1:10 p.m. game against the Padres on May 27. Banner Day stems from the club’s formative years at the Polo Grounds and continued at Shea Stadium through 1996. Fans would have the opportunity to create homemade […]

Mets offseason news and notes 1/7/12

By Stacy Podelski April 23, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets continue to make moves to bolster the team for the 2012 season. It has been reported on the Mets.com site that the franchise reached an agreement with shortstop Ronny Cedeno to a one-year dear. With his time with the Pirates, Cedeno, who is 28-years-old, had a .249 average with two homers. Ronny will be valuable insurance to […]

New York Mets offseason news and notes 12/15/11

By Stacy Podelski April 19, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they have signed lefty pitcher Chuck James to a Minor League contract and invited him to spring training. James is a 30 year-old, who recorded a 6.10 ERA during his time with the Minnesota Twins bullpen last summer. James has seen most of the time in the pen, can also be used as a spot-starter if needed. […]

Mets offseason news and notes: 11/25/11

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets announced on Thursday on their official site, that the organization offered arbitration to free-agent shortstop Jose Reyes. In making this move, the Metropolitans assured themselves of a 2012 Draft Pick if the All-Star should sign with another team in the offseason. New York also made a move to fill their bench this week, by […]