Tim Healey of Newsday reports that the Mets have signed Michael Wacha to a one-year deal, pending a physical. Joel Sherman of the New York Post adds that the deal is for $3 million guaranteed with Wacha capable of earning up to $7 million in incentives. Sherman was also the first to report that the Mets were in deep negotiations with the CAA client and former St. Louis Cardinals’ pitcher....
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Jon Heyman of MLB.com reports the New York Yankees have signed free agent SP Gerrit Cole to a nine-year, $324 million contract. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, there is an opt-out in the contract after the fifth year. With this contract, Cole has surpassed Stephen Strasburg for the biggest contract ever given to a starting pitcher. At the moment, Cole only trails Mike Trout and Bryce Harper...
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After all that transpired during the 2019 season and the complete organization overhaul, it’s clear the Pittsburgh Pirates are rebuilding their organization. While the name we have heard floating in trade rumors is Starling Marte, it is very possible the Pirates would be willing to move Chris Archer as well. If that is the case, the Mets should be interested. One of the reasons to pursue...
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ESPN has announced their first 16 Sunday Night Baseball Games for the 2020 season, and the Mets are featured fairly prominently with the team appearing three times. That includes them appearing in back-to-back weeks in April. The Mets appearances are scheduled as follows: April 19 Milwaukee Brewers at New York Mets April 26 New York Mets at Atlanta Braves May 31 Los Angeles Dodgers at New York...
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With the hiring of Brodie Van Wagenen, there was some upheaval in the Mets international scouting department. Well regarded scout Chris Becerra was hired by the Boston Red Sox, and as a result, the organization would reorganize their international scouting department. Becerra was replaced by Rafael Perez, who had previously worked with the commissioner’s office. Joining him in the Mets...
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