Note: Friday Fan Fact

In 1966, the Mets chose not to select Reggie Jackson with the first overall pick. Instead, they took Steve Chilcott, a catcher who would never make it to the Major Leagues.

Starter: Mets have no Clue about Vazquez

Earlier this week, the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that the White Sox intend to trade RHP Javier Vazquez. Yesterday, in the Chicago Tribune, Dave van Dyck wrote, ‘The Mets have interest in...

Catcher: Is Russell Martin Available?

Last week, in a report on SI.com, Jon Heyman wrote that Omar Minaya’s top priority is to upgrade his team’s bullpen, followed by catcher, the rotation and possibly the outfield. According to Peter...

Relief Pitcher: Beimel on Mets Wish List

According to Ken Rosenthal, in a report for FoxSports.com, the Mets have put free-agent LHP Joe Beimel on their wish list of relief pitchers. In 71 relief appearances for the Dodgers in 2008, the...

Outfield: Abreu wants In, Yanks want him Out

The Baseball Kid sent in an e-mail, asking:“Why aren’t the Mets looking at Bobby Abreu?  He would fit perfectly in right field and we can move Ryan Church to left because he played...