This game is pretty negative, and weve got to stay in our lane inside this building and get our work done and be happy and take that to the game every day. Everybody up here is looking for a competitive edge hitters, pitchers, catchers and its a good time to be testing those things.. And I think whats unfortunate is its a little bit bigger of a story than it needs to be and it takes away from one of our best wins of the year., This is the important part. Guerrero is on the Dominican Republic roster for this months World Baseball Classic. Scherzer experimented with a few strategies Friday. Mets fire two employees after workplace review, Scherzer tries to test pitch clock limits, gets balk, 7 Cubs combine for 1st spring no-no since 2017, Jays 'playing it safe' after Guerrero tweaks knee, PitchCom-tipping: Loud device leaks Twins calls, Eflin's first start after $40M deal impresses Rays, Rangers' Leclerc to miss WBC with neck injury, Rockies' Rodgers may need surgery, '23 at risk. On Friday night, seven Chicago Cubs pitchers combined on a no-hitter against Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres. In his home office, he also has a poster from the 1969 film A Boy Named Charlie Brown, with Peanuts characters gathered on the field. The first story, according to Brandon Nimmo, details that Cespedes or his agent let the Mets know Sunday morning that he was opting out. Samuels, who was released on bail after his arrest, returned to Queens County Supreme Court on Tuesday as part of a plea agreement with the district attorney, Richard A. When reliever Drew Gagnon needed a tool to restitch a glove, he, too, stopped by Kiersts office. Thats crazy., GUY GALLAGHER Texas Rangers I finally got it, he said, and then I found another one for $350 soon after. In his new job, Hinskes practical experience should complement hitting coach Jeremy Barnes more analytical approach. Some have holes or dents in the middle of them, and thats fine. Im in Positive Town all the time, and I just want these dudes to be happy. Of those managers, only Joe Torrewas a player-manager(a WebIn the history of the Mets there have been 24 managers that managed a game including four interim managers. David Cohen has been with the Mets since 1995 and Lindvall since 2010. After losing 100 games last season, the Cincinnati Reds need all the togetherness and morale building they can get. On eBay recently, he said, an original full-size movie poster was selling for $7,995. The team said in a The greatest lineups ever? Former Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels is punished for stealing $2.3 million worth of Mets memorabilia and collectibles. Part of Samuels' job included signing off on meal expenses submitted by the umpire room manager, and he was also accused of padding expenses, then skimming the excess to receive an extra $24,955 in reimbursement from 2007 through 2010. This spring, Reds players are putting on regular talent shows, with veteran first baseman Joey Votto donning different costumes to act as master of ceremonies. I worked hard in the offseason to put on some weight, but that wind just knocked me right off, Gausman said with a smile. Bochy, 67, is one of seven managers older than 60, entering the season: Dusty Baker, Houston Astros, 73 Brian Snitker, Atlanta, 67. Epstein agreed, though the last time he had been inside the visitors clubhouse at Wrigley was last October after the Mets swept the Cubs in the National League Championship Series. Friday nights incident between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil, White Sox manager Tony La Russa says of potential reunion with Albert Pujols, Reds' Wade Miley must make Incredible Hulk tattoo permanent after no-hitter, teammate says, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. 1m ago MESA, Ariz. Marcus Stroman is now represented by the executive who once traded for him ex-New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen. When he leaves Florida each spring, he turns off the lights and locks the door to his office knowing no one will enter it again until he returns in the fall. Eric Hinske: Winning. Cole struck out four and allowed just two baserunners. (Marino, Joe) Former Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels was formally sentenced to five years' probation Monday in Queens Criminal Court after he The last incident that has been reported that involved a player featured Francisco Rodriguez. Edwin Daz has already approached him with a request: Please put his locker next to his brothers. As part of their coaching reorganization over the winter, the Mets hired Eric Hinske as assistant hitting coach. In the moment, no one knew why. Samuels also reportedly received a Lexus from Mike Piazza after winning a bet with him about how much weight Piazza's father could lose. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Fridays game with knee discomfort. Samuels, who has worked as the Mets clubhouse manager for the past 27 seasons, will most likely lose his job, but it is not clear when that will happen. It's better than having a manager or coach yelling at players." He was also But prosecutors from the Queens district attorneys office said, Samuels, 55, expanded his operations well beyond the laundry and road hotel reservations, taking liberties that perhaps made his job as de facto Mets concierge a bit easier to stomach: they say he stole from the team. Francisco Lindors wife, Katia, a concert violinist, is expected to perform. Dressed in a gray suit and striped tie, Samuels agreed Tuesday to pay about $21,000 in restitution to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and about $15,000 to the New York City Department of Finance, as well as forfeit $15,000 to the district attorneys office. Not all the experiments worked. Not only was Scherzer called for a balk, but he also had a double play overturned when umpires ruled he had narrowly let the pitch clock run out before starting his delivery. The former Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels was charged Wednesday in connection with the theft of nearly $2.3 million worth of team equipment For me, the amount of the interest that the Rangers showed right away was huge for me, deGrom said. Samuels began his career with the National League team in 1976. Additionally, Jared Porter was fired by New York less than 40 days after he was hired as general manager this winter for sending sexually explicit, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016 when he was working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office. This indictment never made it to first base and it's never coming home. Im educated on all that. I had Eduardo Escobar and Starling Marte in Arizona, so I already have known those guys and I think theyve been speaking highly of me, which helps with the dudes in the clubhouse, coming in the cage. years in prison. Hes been the buzziest prospect in baseball this spring as he tries to crack the NL champions opening day rotation. After all, Lindor and McNeil seemed to be over whatever argument they had in the dugout tunnel. EH: [Laughing]. Register your Family Passion. The investigation was conducted by the New York Police Friendship. Samuels, 53, also worked as the team's equipment manager and While they didnt mention Rojas specifically and commented more on the lack of a leader from the players, its important that the main general in any clubhouse is the manager. Im trying to be the guy that stood in the fire that can talk approach and walk [a player] through every at-bat and let them know Im available for them and I love them. Bedrooms double as showrooms in his house, as well. Whats the challenge of entering a situation here where everybody seems to be coming off a good year offensively? games and used Mets checks to cover his debts. Im O.K. Gold Star Military Families; 9/11 & Responder Families; Terrorism & Mass Violence; Tragedy Response Professionals; Our Programs. "As this is a Seven-inch inseam shorts. Then he tried them on. Hes showing you right now what he can do, and hes hungry. On the latest episode of The Mets Pod, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo go on a pitch clock while discussing how Mets manager Buck Showalter will find ways to New York Post. I like how I feel now. Cole said. Seven-inch inseam shorts.. In a drawer, he stores an extra head wrapped in plastic, just in case. The Mets announced on Thursday that Carlos Beltran would be joining the team as a special assistant to the general manager. Now, it has come out that the Mets had other issues within their clubhouse. Officials recovered the collectibles at a friend's basement in Teams that go to the World Series have expectations from Day 1 of spring training, and thats whats going on right here. For years, Kierst kept an eye out for a poster of Safe at Home! a film that featured Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris and premiered in 1962. Samuels was fired in November amid claims that he placed bets on We've received your submission. "His greed is alleged to have gotten the better of him.". What comes to mind from your Yankees tenure? Want your voice heard? Hinske, 45, was part of World Series-winning teams with the Red Sox (2007) and Yankees (2009), and served as hitting coach under Mets general manager Billy Eppler during his Angels tenure. If the Mets used a six-man rotation all season, theyd make a whopping 95 starts Players have 30 seconds to resume play Jeff Roberson/Associated Press. Max Scherzer has theorized that baseballs new pitch clock will allow pitchers to dictate the pace of games. Prosecutors did not charge Samuels with selling the memorabilia. The New York Yankees announced Monday that they had hired former New York Mets NEW YORK New York Mets acting general manager Zack three-pitch strikeout in only 20 seconds. immediately available for comment. of Taxation and Finance, $14,738 to the NYC Dept. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. accused of failing to report on his tax returns $203,780 in dues Honestly, it was a nice morning to get out of work, Alonso said. $24,955 in reimbursement from 2007 through 2010. Copyright 2022. The cheapest he had ever seen it available for was around $1,000 on eBay, but then he happened upon one for $550. Home Clubhouse Manager of the Year, LOU CUCUZZA Copyright 2023 WABC-TV. Eli White, who has made offensive adjustments, blasted a two-run homer off Mets starter Carlos Carrasco in Thursdays win. To stay up to date on this and other Mets stories go visit MetsGazette. Here's how WBC offenses stack up with MLB's best. One social media commenter suggested Jayme has become more popular than the Phillies players. Samuels stockpiled 507 signed and unsigned jerseys, 304 hats, It could also create opportunities elsewhere. It was not The New York Mets and Miami Marlins jointly walked off the field after a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter T-shirt across home plate as they chose not to play Thursday night. Its going to be awesome. Cole was 13-8 with a 3.50 ERA in 33 starts last season. Someone in the Mets locker room will need to take charge. This time, with the Texas Rangers. His other issues aside, he suffered from a lot of the same problems as Rojas. "The defendant betrayed the trust of his longtime employers, the New York Mets. When the off-season began, Mets General Manager Billy Eppler said he made a pact with Stephen Veltman, deGroms agent, about staying in touch. The Mets may not be sitting on top of many statistical categories at the moment, but their clubhouse manager, Kevin Kierst, leads the major leagues in one The list is familiar to any parent: Good health. That stuff about Mets clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels is apparently worse than initially reported.Yesterday the New York Times reported that Samuels 53, also worked as the team's equipment manager and traveling secretary and had unique and unfettered I wanted a collection when I got to the majors, he said. Mets' clubhouse manager charged in theft ring. Brett Baty was among a group of young players who performed a choreographed skit. "The defendant had a dream job that any Mets fan would die for - and he blew it," Brown said. Valentine, the former Mets manager, paused when asked to recall what it was like to enter the Mets clubhouse after the two trades were consummated. A 3-point basketball shooting contest was also planned by the team. So a clubhouse manager came to him with a suggestion. Higher wind gusts possible.. usatoday.com - OK, maybe baseball front offices are realizing that experience does matter, with the Texas Rangers turning to three-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy. It is believed that most of Samuels' bets were on NFL games, but it is still unnerving to know that he was part of an illegal gambling ring and that he bet on baseball. As the clich goes, winning cures all. The Mets overcame a four-run deficit and won in walk-off fashion. Kierst can be as subjective as an umpire about which movies belong in the genre. Do the players here know who you are or do you have to explain it to them? Phillies 19-year-old pitching prospect Andrew Painter is getting tests on his right elbow after reporting some tenderness during his spring training debut Wednesday. Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman was blown off balance on the mound by gusty winds in his first spring training start against Tampa Bay. But his most prized collectibles hang on the walls. We dont know the specifics, but we do know that this was not a debate about whether they saw a rat or a raccoon (Just so we're being honest with one another here)., So why did Lindor lie about it by saying the altercation was about an animal?, That wouldn't be my recommendation, Scott said Saturday, and probably no one with the organization would make that recommendation to handle it that way.. If Samuels bet on the Mets, he was now with the person who had a lot of control over how a close game could end. In a statement, Brown said that Samuels was a once-trusted employee of the New York Mets who by his guilty plea admits that he took advantage of his position and employers to amass a sports memorabilia collection worth millions of dollars.. After the success of last years Old Timers Day which hadnt been held by the team since 1994 its surprising the Mets arent planning to stage the event again this season. Behind his desk, Kierst has three packs of Minions Tic Tacs next to a Minions Pez dispenser.