CHARLIE’S NY METS PAGE
NEWS & NOTES DURING THE OFF-SEASON
November 6 Robert Stock
is signed to a split contract.
November
4 Johnny Washington is hired as co Hitting
Coach.
November 2 Nolan
McLean won the Gold Glove for pitchers in the National League.
Carson
Benge is a finalist for the Rookie of the Year.
Pierson
Ohi was claimed from the Rockies and Jack Anderson from the Angels.
November 1 Longtime
Met Jerry Koosman has passed away, he was 83.Koosman was a big part of
the 1969 World Championship team. Jerry had his number,#36, retired and entered
the Mets Hall of Fame in 2021.Jerry is the winniest pitcher by a Left-handed
pitcher in club history.
October 29 Bo
Bichette has opted in of his contract. This means he is staying with the Mets
and earn $42 million dollars. After a bad start last season,, Bo really
produced like he is capable of.
Kyren
Paris was claimed from the Angels and Cristian Pache was designated for
assignment.
October 26 Francisco
Lindor won the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award due to all of the
humanitarian work Lindoe has done.
Mariano
Duncan was added to the coaching staff.
October 14 Carson
Benge, Luis Torrens, and Nolan McLean are finalists for the National League
Gold Glove award.
October
6 Three members of the coaching
staff won’t return in 2027, they are Jeff Albert, Danny Barnes, and Kevin
Mahoney. The most notable is Albert, who was promoted to the Director of
Hitting last year.