TEAM AND PLAYER NEWS DURING THE 2014-15 OFF-SEASON

February 2 The Mets avoided arbitration with first baseman Lucas Duda by signing him to an one year $4.2 million dollars contract.

January 29 The Mets and pitcher Jenrry Mejia agreed on a $2.595 one year contract, avoiding arbitration.

January 17 The Mets signed second baseman Daniel Murphy, pitchers Dillon Gee and Jenrry Mejia to one year contracts, avoiding arbitration.

January 7 The Mets avoided arbitration with pitcher Bobby Parnell by signing him to a $3.7 million dollars contract.

January 6 Once again Mike Piazza didn’t get elected to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Mike received 69.9% of the votes, 75% is required. Pedro Martinez, who pitched for the Mets during his career, was elected. Pedro received 91.1% of the votes. Pedro pitched for the Mets from 2005-07.

Mets signed pitcher Buddy Carlyle to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

December 19 The Mets traded Gonzalez Germen to the Yankees for cash considerations.

December 11, The Mets signed John Mayberry Jr. to an one year contract worth $1.45 million dollars. Mayberry played with the Phillies and Blue Jays last season hitting just .212.

November 21 The Mets hired Pat Roessler as the Assistant Hitting Coach.

November 18 The Mets announced their latest changes to the Citi Field outfield wall on Tuesday. The changes affected are located in center to right field ranging from three to 11 feet, the team said. The right-center field fence will move from 390 feet to 380 feet, while the area near the bullpen will move from 375 to 370 feet.

November 11 Pitcher Jacob deGrom was named the National League Rookie of the Year. deGrom got 26 out of 31 votes from the Baseball Writers of America. Travis d’Arnaud and Jeurys Familia finished sixth and seventh respectfully in the voting.

The Mets signed outfielder Micheal Cuddyer to a 2 year contract worth $21 million dollars. Cuddyer who is 35, won the batting title with the Rockies in 2013 when he hit .331. Last season in an injury plaque year, he hit .332 with 11 hrs in only 45 games. Michael also can play first base.

November 4 Centerfielder Juan Lagares won his first Gold Glove , a well deserved honor.

Pitcher Jacob deGrom is among 3 finalists for the BBWA National League Rookie of the Year.

Jacob deGrom won the Player’s Choice N.L. Rookie Pitcher of the Year.

November 1 Major League Baseball selected first baseman Lucas Duda to be on their National Team when they play against Japan in mid November.

Athletics claimed outfielder Andrew Brown off waivers.

Brewers claimed catcher Juan Centeno off waivers.

October 24 The Mets announced the hiring of Kevin Long as their hitting coach. Long spent the last 7 seasons serving as the Yankees hitting coach. Hopefully Long can get the Mets offense to produce.

Centerfielder Juan Lagares is among 3 finalists for the Gold Glove.

Pitcher Jacob deGrom was named the Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year.

October 15 The Mets announced they are moving in the fences from right and right center field. It is the second time in 3 years they moved in the fences.

October 2 The Mets dismissed hitting coaches Lamar Johnson and Luis Natara. The team named Johnson as the hitting coach in May replacing Dave Hudgens. Possible replacements include former Mets Bobby Abreu and Edgardo Alfonzo.

Catcher Travis d’Arnaud underwent successful surgery on his elbow and should be ready by Spring Training.

Pitcher Jacob deGrom was named the N.L. Rookie Pitcher of the Month for September.