Month: November 2017

Mets Have Checked On Numerous Second Base Trade Options

The New York Mets have checked in on numerous second base trade options including Cesar Hernandez, Brian Dozier, Ian Kinsler, Dee Gordon and Jason Kipnis according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. Heyman also notes that Kinsler makes a ton of sense given he’s only under contract for one season but the Mets are not currently engaged in trade talks with the Detroit Tigers for the veteran....

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Angels Acquire Jim Johnson, D’Backs Get Brad Boxberger

The cold stove is beginning to warm up slightly with two relievers getting traded on Thursday afternoon. Veteran right-hander Jim Johnson has been traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels in return for left-handed minor league pitcher Justin Kelly. The Angels will also receive an undisclosed amount of international pool money. Johnson, 34, struggled in 2017 when he posted a 5.56...

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Mets Have Discussed Eric Hosmer Internally

The New York Mets have discussed free agent Eric Hosmer internally according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports on WFAN this afternoon. Heyman notes though it remains highly unlikely the Mets sign the first baseman given their payroll constraints and the type of deal Hosmer is looking for. Dominic Smith struggled in his limited major league time which has led to the Mets being connected to numerous...

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MMO Exclusive: Mike Stanton, Former Big League Reliever

While the Houston Astros were embarking on their first World Series title and only their second appearance in the Fall Classic in their 56-year history in 2017, an Astros broadcaster was all too familiar with the circumstances. After all, Mike Stanton did appear in every postseason from 1991 to 2002 (except for the strike-shortened year in 1994), and owns the fourth-most appearances in...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Bryan Shaw, RP

Bryan Shaw Position: Reliever Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: November 8, 1987 (30) 2017 Stats: 4-6, 79 G, 76.2 IP, 73 SO, 22 BB, 3.52 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, .245 AVG Against, 3 SV Advanced Stats: WAR 1.6, FIP 2.96, BABIP .311 The most consistent reliever in baseball over the past half-decade, Bryan Shaw is a hot commodity in free agency. The Mets, whose bullpen ERA was last in majors in 2017,...

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