#Francisco Alvarez

The addition of Omar Narvaez to the New York Mets roster secured the team is going to remain patient with top prospect Francisco Alvarez. He's not going to make the Opening Day roster but should have a chance to contribute further into the season. Expectations are high for Alvarez in the future. In 2023, they're a little less so. What does he have…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Last month, James McCann was traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The catcher had become expendable after the New York Mets signed former All-Star catcher Omar Narváez to a one-year, $8 million contract with a player option for 2024 worth $7 million. McCann has two years and $24 million left on his contract, and the Orioles will assume $5 million of…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

What was the Evil Empire before Darth Vader? Sure, they were lurking in the shadows with Senator Palpatine pulling all of the strings. But it was not until he turned Anakin Skywalker to the Dark Side that Palpatine was able to show his true nature to take over the galaxy and rule it with an iron fist. This is exactly what we just saw play out in…

In one of the most stunning turn of events in the history of MLB free agency, All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has walked away from a 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants - the contract was never signed because of a concern during Correa's physical - and has signed with the New York Mets for 12 years and $315 million. New York…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Sep 29, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) in action against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports While we were all sleeping on Tuesday night, the New York Mets took advantage of Carlos Correa's failed medical with the San Francisco Giants and secured…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

Not only was Shohei Ohtani one of the top pitchers in MLB this season, he was one of the premier hitters in the game, too. He's the Babe Ruth of the 21st Century. And he might be on a new team for the 2023 season. It seems unfathomable that the Los Angeles Angels would ship away the game's transcendent star. But Ohtani is a free agent after 2023.…

Matt Eddy answered questions regarding the Mets system today at 1 p.m. ET. You can read the transcript here. Richard Wilner (New york): Do you think Baty, Vientos and Alvarez will make the Mets team out of spring training? Matt Eddy: Hello! I think there is a scenario in which Baty makes the team with a huge spring training. But more Triple-A time…

Free agency is officially underway, and with it comes endless speculation about who is going to sign where. What will the New York Mets look like the next time they take the field? Sure, most of the predictions end up being completely wrong, but it's a fun exercise nonetheless. Batting first, second baseman Trea Turner Starting off hot, I know, but…

LAS VEGAS - Perhaps the biggest question facing the Blue Jays this off-season is whether they'll trade from their enviable catching depth to address other needs. Thanks to Danny Jansen, Alejandro Kirk and Gabriel Moreno, Blue Jays catchers generated an MLB-best 7.3 WAR in 2022. They combined to lead MLB in batting average (.273) and on-base…

Now that the 2022 season is over for the New York Mets, we have been looking back at the year that was. After taking a more general view of the offense, pitching, and coaching staff, it's time to take a deeper dive into the Mets' players. This series will take a look at every player on the roster for the Mets at the end of the season from A (Pete…

At every turn, the Billy Eppler Mets have prioritized a long-term vision over the immediate future. They have wanted their title window cracked open for a sustained, long period, which led to Eppler refusing to jeopardize that goal by trying to pry this season's window wide open. So none of the Mets' top 19 prospects, Eppler said, were traded at…

With the first game just hours away, some of the Amazin' Avenue staff has decided to weigh in on the Mets' first post-season series since 2015.* Sound off with your predictions in the comments! *one game in 2016 a series does not make. Nate Gismot: Playoff baseball is titillating and terrifying: As we Mets fans know very well indeed, any team can…

The Major League Baseball playoffs start on Friday. Here's how I see each postseason series playing out, including my World Series prediction. Tampa Bay Rays (No. 6 seed) vs. Cleveland Guardians (No. 3 seed): Winner: Guardians. Entering Wednesday, the Guardians are 25-6 in their last 31 games. They are clicking on all cylinders. Their starting…

I want to revisit the deal that brought Edwin Diaz to the Mets as a vehicle to discuss the club's first trade deadline with Billy Eppler as general manager. There are three items to drill down upon: 1. I am not sure if we were always this impatient as a society in general and in sports in specific or if social media/confrontational sports-talk…

BUY METS TICKETS: STUBHUB, VIVID SEATS, TICKETSMARTER, TICKETMASTER Catcher Francisco Alvarez has returned to Triple-A Syracuse after being out with a loose body in the ankle since Aug. 24th. Per SNY: There is no indication Alvarez will be a consideration for a promotion to the Mets before the season ends. But as a member of the 40-man roster, he…

Oswald Peraza has arrived in the bigs…and now Anthony Volpe is one step away. The Somerset Patriots announced Friday that on the heels of Peraza being called up to MLB, No. 1 organizational prospect Volpe has been promoted from Double-A to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. From the Patriots' release: The Somerset County native ends his time with the…