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Mets Notes: Thoughts on Stanton, CarGo, & Marcum

Here’s a recap and thoughts regarding pertinent rumors and news that have been circulating early today… On Giancarlo Stanton- With today being an off day for the Mets, Andy Maritno’s…Read More

Quick Hits: Ike Davis Might Replace Mark Teixiera on Team USA

According to ESPN New York, a source familiar with the deliberations says that New York Mets’ first baseman Ike Davis is a candidate to replace New York Yankees’ first baseman Mark Teixeira,…Read More

Are the Mets and Marlins Talking About Giancarlo Stanton?

Right after we watched the Miami Marlins engage in just their latest fire sale in November, we all wondered briefly whether or not Giancarlo Stanton would also be a part of this teardown. Even though he…Read More

Non-New York Mets Outfielders Aren’t Necessarily Better than Internal Options

Over the past few days (and weeks (and months)) beat writers and bloggers have been lambasting the New York Mets’ outfield, citing its collective lack of experience, speed, and right-handedness.…Read More

Quick Hits: The Mets & Alfonso Soriano?

It was reported today that Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano is open to a trade.  According to ESPN, Soriano, who has a no-trade clause, has given the Cubs a list of teams he’s willing to…Read More

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Morning Mets Notes: Mets Agree To Sign Brandon Lyon, Pending Physical

As long as he passes his physical, Brandon Lyon will join the New York Mets bullpen, which would likely…Read More

Mets News: The Latest on Michael Bourn

The Michael Bourn situation is way past the point of over-saturation, so we promise to only report on…Read More

Ike Davis: LOOGY?

It seems that Mets GM Sandy Alderson isn’t quite finished in his search for relievers this year.…Read More

Daisuke Matsuzaka and Derek Lowe Still on Mets’ Radar?

We haven’t had the chance to say this all that often this winter, but the Mets have been pretty…Read More

A Week in Review of Rising Apple News and Opinion

It was another week filled with news, rumors, and opinion here at Rising Apple. Like last week, I think…Read More

Full Text: Gammons on the Mets and Bourn

This morning, during an appearance on “Hot Stove” on the MLB Network, Peter Gammons had the…Read More

Bobby Valentine: Next Sacred Heart University Athletic Director?

Bobby Valentine and Sacred Heart University…could they be a match? Maybe. As a native of Stamford,…Read More

Mets Avoid Arbitration with Daniel Murphy; Sign Scott Atchison to Minor League Deal

The third and final arbitration case has been closed, and the Mets avoid it for another year, as they…Read More

Michael Bourn Wants at Least Five Years; Banner Day Moved to May 11th

So, this sounds pretty typical of someone represented by Scott Boras. It may or may not be Michael…Read More

Sandy Alderson to Visit Brian Wilson Again; Reluctant to Surrender First Round Pick

Sandy Alderson made an appearance on Sirius XM Radio yesterday afternoon with Jim Bowden and Jim Duquette,…Read More

Mets Have Interest in Roy Oswalt? Interest in Michael Bourn Wearing Thin

Although the Mets agreed to sign Shaun Marcum to a one-year-/$4 million deal with the potential for approximately…Read More

Braves Acquire Justin Upton; Mets to try Turner and Lutz in the Outfield?

The blockbuster that’s been waiting to happen all winter has finally come to fruition; the Atlanta…Read More

Rumors Intensify for Justin Upton and Michael Bourn; Cubs Sign Scott Hairston

So, Arizona Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers is heading out on vacation Friday. Why is that important? Well,…Read More

Quick Hits: The Latest on Justin Upton

Today in the continuing Justin Upton saga, news broke that the Atlanta Braves had become the frontrunner…Read More

Wheeler and Syndergaard Regarded as Top Prospects; Mets Put Banner Day Up To Vote

Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com has continued ranking top prospects throughout professional baseball for the…Read More