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Category: ‘Outfielders’

New York Mets Minor League Mondays: Brandon Nimmo Off to Hot Start for Savannah
April 29th, 2013 at 8:58 AM
One of the areas of concern for the New York Mets over the past several seasons has been their outfield. The team does not have a lot of help in the high minors, but one prospect to keep an eye on in the lower levels is outfielder Brandon Nimmo. Nimmo,...

Mets 101 Bio Blast: Juan Lagares
April 24th, 2013 at 9:40 AM
In a move that came as a bit of a surprise, the New York Mets decided to promote outfield prospect Juan Lagares from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon. Lagares, who will take Kirk Nieuwenhuis' place on the roster, is an intriguing player who will get a chance to show what...

Outfield Picture Starting to Come into Focus for New York Mets
March 19th, 2013 at 3:34 PM
One of the great mysteries surrounding the New York Mets this spring is which five outfielders will break camp. The outfield has undergone a makeover in the offseason as underachieving veterans Jason Bay and Andres Torres were let go while the units leading power guy, Scott Hairston, signed a two...

Meet a “New” York Met: Outfielder Collin Cowgill
March 6th, 2013 at 10:37 AM
Now that the busy 2013 offseason is over and the New YorkMets have started Spring Training, a number of new players have joined the team. Over the next several weeks, the Mets 101 staff will introduce a "new" Met every day and break down what role they could play for...

Meet a “New” York Met: Outfielder Andrew Brown
March 1st, 2013 at 7:39 AM
Now that the busy 2013 offseason is over and the New York Mets have started spring training, a number of new players have joined the team. Over the next several weeks, the Mets 101 staff will introduce a "new" Met every day and break down what role they could play...

Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Top Mets Prospects #4-Brandon Nimmo
February 22nd, 2013 at 9:19 AM
Just in time for the New Year, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of topics related to the New York Mets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with number seven and work...

New York Mets Miss Out as Michael Bourn Chooses to Sign with Cleveland Indians
February 12th, 2013 at 12:53 PM
One of the big headlines surrounding the New York Mets this offseason has been their pursuit of free agent outfielder Michael Bourn. Bourn has finally found a new home, and it will not be Flushing. Bourn has signed a four year deal worth 48 million dollars with the Cleveland Indians,...

Mets 101 News and Notes: Michael Bourn, Marlon Byrd, Casinos, Steroids and More
February 6th, 2013 at 1:04 PM
Spring training is only five days away and the New York Mets still are searching for answers in their outfield. The Mets have been flirting with the idea of signing Michael Bourn for several weeks now, and while that remains a possibility it appears more and more likely that the...

New York Mets Remain in Holding Pattern for Michael Bourn as Team Awaits Key MLB Ruling
February 1st, 2013 at 5:43 PM
The New York Mets' biggest weakness is their outfield, which at the moment is below average at best. The only remaining free agent who can make a true impact is Michael Bourn, whose speed and defensive ability could fit nicely in center for the Mets. The monkey in the room...

Report: New York Mets Remain Interested in Free Agent Outfielder Michael Bourn
January 24th, 2013 at 10:18 AM
After seeing outfielder Scott Hairston sign a two year deal with the Chicago Cubs last night, the New York Mets have turned their focus to the top remaining outfielder on the free agent market. That would be outfielder Michael Bourn, who is still on the market after batting .274 with...

Scott Hairston Bolts Queens for Two Year Deal with Chicago Cubs
January 23rd, 2013 at 11:55 PM
The fall back option for the New York Mets all winter in regards to the outfield has been outfielder Scott Hairston. Hairston had been seeking a two year deal, but the Mets were only willing to counter with a one year deal and a slight raise over what he made...

What’s Left for the New York Mets in Free Agency?
January 22nd, 2013 at 11:39 AM
The New York Mets are less than a month away from spring training and clearly have a lot of holes left to fill on their 2013 roster. Their areas of need center around the outfield as well as depth for the starting rotation and bullpen. While the team has yet...

Report: New York Mets Re-Open Trade Talks for Justin Upton
January 12th, 2013 at 8:17 AM
The New York Mets still have gigantic holes to fill in their outfield, but they have remained surprisingly quiet on that front in free agency. With most of the big name free agents already having found new homes, the Mets have turned to the trade market to try and fill...

Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Most Memorable Mets Moments #7-Endy Chavez’s Catch
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Just in time for the holiday season, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of topics related to the New York Mets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with the number seven and...

Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Biggest Busts #3 – Jason Bay
December 30th, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Just in time for the holiday season, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of topics related to the New York Mets (i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdowns with...

New York Mets Acquire Outfielder Collin Cowgill from Oakland Athletics
December 18th, 2012 at 1:36 PM
The New York Mets have begun to address their outfield needs now that R.A. Dickey has been traded away. The team acquired righty outfielder Collin Cowgill from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for third base prospect Jefry Marte, MetsBlog.com reports. Cowgill, 26, split time between Oakland and Triple-A Sacramento last...

Jason Bay, Manny Acosta, and Andres Torres Move on from New York Mets
December 13th, 2012 at 7:23 PM
The Hot Stove season is in full swing, and the New York Mets have been pretty quiet thus far. While a lot of teams have made big splashes (see the signing of Josh Hamilton by the Los Angeles Angels today), the Mets have been locked into discussions with R.A. Dickey...

Mets 101 Seven in Seven Series: Top Mets of All Time #2-Darryl Strawberry
December 1st, 2012 at 8:30 PM
Just in time for the holiday season, Mets 101's Seven in Seven series returns as our gift to you. Each week, the Mets 101 staff will begin a countdown of something related to the New York Mets ( i.e. best third baseman, worst defeat, etc.). We will begin our countdown on Sundays...

New York Mets Non-Tender Mike Pelfrey, Andres Torres, and Manny Acosta
December 1st, 2012 at 6:10 PM
The non-tender deadline arrived yesterday and the New York Mets declined to tender new contracts to pitchers Mike Pelfrey and Manny Acosta as well as outfielder Andres Torres, ESPN New York's Adam Rubin reports. The biggest name of the three is Pelfrey, who told Rubin he will likely be pitching...

Mets 101 News and Notes: Fans Getting Stuck with Higher Ticket Prices
November 20th, 2012 at 4:40 PM
A few things are givens in life: death, taxes, and high ticket prices. The New York Mets increased ticket prices when they opened Citi Field in 2009, but those prices have declined along with the team's records over the last four years. The team, which has not posted a winning...