Author: John Flanigan

Mets Turn Focus to Starting Pitching After Busy Friday

The New York Mets went out and made three solid moves to improve the overall outlook of this team on Friday night. First came the versatility in Eduardo Escobar and Mark Canha, then came the big splash in outfielder Starling Marte. Overall, the Mets spent a total of $124.5 million on all three deals. Even after these contracts, the Mets are certainly nowhere close to done wheeling and dealing...

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Report: Mets Remain Interested in Starling Marte

Newly hired General Manager Billy Eppler made his first two splashes with the New York Mets on Friday night adding some solid versatility to a group that could definitely use it. In what appears to be just the beginning of a busy and extremely interesting offseason, Eppler and company reached agreements with infielder Eduardo Escobar and outfielder Mark Canha. Both are solid underrated players...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH

Kyle Schwarber Position: OF/DH Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 28 (3/5/1993) Traditional Stats: (113 G) .266/.374/.554, .928 OPS, 19 2B, 32 HR, 71 RBI Advanced Stats: 148 OPS+, 3.2 WAR, 13.2 BB%., 27.0 K%, 145 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -5 DRS (OF), -4 DRS (1B), -3.4 UZR Rundown If there’s one player in free agency that the New York Mets are very familiar with, it’s certainly slugging outfielder Kyle...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Eduardo Escobar, INF

Eduardo Escobar Position: INF Bats/Throws: S/R Age: 32 (1/5/1989) Traditional Stats: 146 games, .253/.314/.472, 26 2B’s, 28 HR’s, 90 RBI Advanced Stats: 107 wRC+, 3.0 fWAR, .334 WOBA Defensive Stats: 2.0 UZR, -2 OAA Rundown After all the trade deadline rumors, and J.D. Davis’ comments towards the end of the year, it seems more and more likely he will not be back with the Mets next season. If...

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Heyman: Mets, Phillies Among Teams Talking to Aaron Loup

After his historic 2021 season, it looks like the New York Mets will have some competition to bring back left-hander Aaron Loup this season. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are among many teams talking to the crafty left-hander. He also notes that Loup could be one of the better players on the market to sign relatively quickly. Loup signed a one-year,...

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