Faced with the loss of Giancarlo Stanton for the rest of the season, the Marlins are considering both Alex Rodriguez (unconditionally released) and Carlos Gomez (designated for assignment) according to various reports. MLB Network Radio’s Jim Bowden says it’s inevitable that the Marlins could sign Rodriguez to play first base, according to his sources. Marlins team president Michael...
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Update, August 12 According to Mark Saxon of ESPN, Carlos Gomez is expected to be traded before he becomes a free agent next Thursday. The Cardinals are looking into a possible deal with the Astros, but Saxon says they may actually be outbid by the Mets. Original Post, August 10 The once-coveted Carlos Gomez was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros today, opening the door once again...
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Sandy Alderson will be heading out to Las Vegas this weekend to discuss the club’s affiliation with the Las Vegas 51s, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. The Mets and 51s have had an affiliation agreement since the 2013 season, after the Buffalo Bisons ditched the Mets for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Mets were essentially stuck with Las Vegas, which has caused all sorts of problems....
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The Mets will once again send down the struggling Brandon Nimmo to Triple-A Las Vegas with the hope of revitalizing the offense, the Mets announced. And according to Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, infielder T.J. Rivera will finally get the promotion to the big league club. Nimmo was recalled at the end of July but has played in just four games, going 2-for-8 with four strikeouts....
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The Mets have claimed two unknown players — including one relief pitcher — off the waiver wire, reports Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News. They have yet to complete a deal stemming from those claims, however. The Mets have also placed at least five players on waivers, including Travis d’Arnaud, Wilmer Flores, Josh Edgin, Erik Goeddel, and Ty Kelly. In August, players...
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