Name: Mets sign A.J. Minter to a two-year deal to improve their bullpen
Uploaded: 2025-01-17T03:40-05:00
Duration: 69 s
Description: Former Mets GM Jim Duquette reacts to the team signing lefty reliever A.J. Minter to a two-year deal and explains how this impacts their bullpen.

Mets

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Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor sits down with Gary Apple, Todd Zeile and Jerry Blevins to discuss his great 2024 season. Lindor also looks ahead to what impact new free agent signing Juan Soto could have on this year's team.    

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza speaks about Edwin Diaz's live bullpen session, Clay Holmes starting the team's spring training opener, and who would start in center field this season.

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Mets Pete Alonso does first base drills, meanwhile Mark Vientos and Jett Williams take batting practice as the team gears up for the start of the season.

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At Mets spring training, closer Edwin Diaz throws live batting practice to Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Starling Marte.

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SNY's Eamon McAnaney, Anthony McCarron, and John Jastremski debate if Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt will be enough to replace Juan Soto in the Yankees lineup after Soto left the Bronx to sign with the Mets.

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Mets pitcher Frankie Montas speaks about suffering a lat injury in the first bullpen session of spring training and his timeline to return to the team. 

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SNY's Todd Zeile & Jerry Blevins discuss the Frankie Montas injury, examine the Mets starting line-up, and who they are most excited about seeing in training camp.

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On The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo discuss the injury to Mets pitcher Frankie Montas, and look at potential rotation replacements internally, as well as external options that could include a call to old friend Jose Quintana.

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Yankees

Anthony Volpe speaks about Juan Soto leaving the team, embracing the pressure of playing in New York, and expectations for the season.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks about Marcus Stroman not wanting to pitch in the bullpen, Dom Smith's progress in spring training, and Aaron Judge as a possible DH if Giancarlo Stanton is injured.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino speaks about how despite Marcus Stroman being the odd man out of the Yankees rotation he would not expect the Mets to trade for him despite Frankie Montas expected to miss an extended period of time.

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At Yankees spring training, Aaron Judge discussed his goals for the season, his communication with Juan Soto, and whether he was surprised to see the superstar slugger leave the Bronx for a better chance at winning a championship in Queens.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino indicates that the Yankees have reached out to several former players about attending training camp as guest instructors. That includes the controversial Roger Clemens who has not had any contact with the team since his final season in 2007.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone says both Giancarlo Stanton and Trent Grisham are both behind in their training but  is hopeful they'll be able to catch up prior to Opening Day. He remains undecided about his infield alignment but Boone feels the six potential candidates for the leadoff spot will play a major role in his decision. 

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino says he would be surprised if an agreement on a contract extension between Aaron Boone and the Yankees were not completed by the season opener. He does raise the question of whether GM Brian Cashman will also sign an extension before his contract expires at the end of the 2026 season.

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SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino says the Yankees like Marcus Stroman as a player and teammate but it doesn't guarantee him a spot in the rotation. Stroman arrived at camp after missing the first two days of camp and emphasized he will only start and not pitch out of the bullpen. The Yankees' brain trust feels it's much too early to name a starting rotation but had no issue with Stroman speaking out.

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Jets

On SportsNite, SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes shares the latest between the Jets and Aaron Rodgers, including where the QB could go if he moves on from New York.

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SNY's Sal Licata speaks about how this may be a purgatory season for the Jets with a risk that Gang Green may not find a quarterback close to Aaron Rodgers' level for the 2025 NFL season.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about the reports that new head coach Aaron Glenn and the Jets will move on from Aaron Rodgers as quarterback and what that means for the team next season.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the positive things he’s heard about new Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, who was just hired by new head coach Aaron Glenn. Hughes talks about the importance of the OC under a head coach with a defensive background, and discusses how Engstrand brings a lot of potential by being a part of a very innovative offense in Detroit, despite his inexperience calling plays.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the New York Jets' decision to hire Steve Wilks as their new defensive coordinator.  

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn and GM Darren Mougey explain how they are approaching their new roles in the organization, share thoughts on Aaron Rodgers, and say they are embracing the challenge of turning this team around.

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Jets owner Woody Johnson speaks about his decision to hire Aaron Glenn as head coach and Darren Mougey as general manager, if he thinks Aaron Rodgers will return, and why he's confident the Jets will be a winning franchise.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes and Jeane Coakley discuss their thoughts on Aaron Glenn and Darren Mougey's interlocutory news conference and who they think will round out Glenn's staff.

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Jets head coach Aaron Glenn speaks about not rushing a decision on Aaron Rodgers' return, his journey to becoming and NFL coach, and holding players accountable.

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Giants

SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes reveals what the New York Giants' top priority should be this offseason.

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Giants general manager Joe Schoen spoke about his meeting with owner John Mara about keeping his job, possibility of taking Shedeur Sanders in the NFL Draft, and what the Giants need to fix in the offseason.

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Following the announcement that he will remain head coach of the Giants next season, Brian Daboll details his conversation with owner John Mara, potential staff changes, and the search to find a starting QB.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes discusses the New York Giants and their plans as they finish the season with just three wins, owning the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.  

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Bobby Okereke and Jon Runyan Jr. discuss their confidence in their team next season and their message to free agents considering joining the Giants.

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Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt speak about Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll returning next season and what that means for their future with the Giants.

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Brian Burns and Andrew Thomas speak about Brian Daboll returning, playing through injuries throughout the season, and trying their hardest despite not being in contention.

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Giants owner John Mara speaks about what went wrong with the Giants this season, keeping Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll in their positions as general manager and coach, and goals for the offseason.

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Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. speak about their rookie seasons, the announcement that Brian Daboll will return as Giants head coach next season, and their thoughts on who should be quarterback next season.

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Knicks

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Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau gives an update on OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson and when he thinks they may return to the court. 

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Ariel Helwani from Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show and Shaun Geddes from The Knicks Wall to discuss the Knicks win over the Hawks and the current state of the team heading into the All-Star break. 

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