Mets announce players will pay for their own equipment and travel expenses next year
Mets GM Sandy Alderson proudly announced in a press conference Thursday that in order to save money for the cash-starved franchise, players will have to cover their own expenses next season including equipment, uniforms, travel, lodging and meals.
Unfortunate typo in fans’ ‘Resign Reyes’ signs cause Mets shortstop to quit
“Every night, I see hundreds of ‘Resign Jose Reyes’ signs, ‘Please Resign Jose,'” said a distraught Reyes. “I play this game with pride, and if the fans don’t want me, I don’t want to stay here and make them angry.”
Fickle is Einhorn as Mets and $200 million investor part ways
“Mr. Einhorn wanted the option to eventually buy the entire team,” said a lawyer close to the proceedings. “It’s like buying the back seat of a car and never being able to drive it. Where’s the gain in that?”
Mets to unveil ‘Mets-less’ uniforms in 2012
The New York Mets will wear a blue alternate uniform in 2012, ditching the black jerseys along with the embarrassing word "Mets."
Con Edison unable to restore power to David Wright and Jason Bay
"We had hoped they'd be able to jump start Jason and David, but Con Edison told us they can only do so much," said Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "I suppose we should be happy we have electricity at our stadium, but I was really hoping to find a way we could get a little more pop out of these guys."
Mets and Dodgers to become one team starting next season
The Mets have acquired Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw, but not in the conventional way. Starting in the 2012 season, the Mets and Dodgers will be combined to form one “Super Team.”
Mets acquire Bernie Brewer and a Miller Park greeter to complete K-Rod trade
"Bernie and Steve Phillips, the fan greeter [no relation to former Mets GM Steve Phillips], are two great additions to the New York Mets organization," said Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "Bernie's great enthusiasm, curve ball and knowledge of beer and hops will undoubtedly help our organization in fan entertainment, overall on-field talent and alcohol sales."
