Author: Michael Mayer

Mets Acquired Top Two Prospects Traded at Deadline

Regardless of your feelings about how the Mets handled the 2023 trade deadline, one thing that’s pretty clear is they significantly improved their farm system as they took advantage of a sellers market. MLB Pipeline ranked the Top 40 prospects that were dealt at the deadline, with the Mets having the top two and many more. The Mets had seven of the prospects they traded for this week show...

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Padres, Orioles, Dodgers, Astros in the Mix for Justin Verlander

Updated Post – Aug. 1, 11:34 The Padres, Orioles, Dodgers, and Astros are still in the mix for Mets starter Justin Verlander. Jeremy Booth of KHOU was the first to mention the Padres on Tuesday. Jon Heyman of the New York Post confirmed the report. Original Post – Aug. 1, 10:01 The Mets began their sale last week when they dealt closer David Robertson to the Marlins for Marco Vargas...

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Sources: Brooks Raley Garnering Lots of Interest

Sources tell me that the Mets are getting lots of interest in left-handed reliever Brooks Raley. Twins and Dodgers are two of the many teams I’ve heard have talked to the Mets about Raley. The Twins have also shown interest in Tommy Pham, and the Dodgers are one of the more serious teams in on Justin Verlander. Raley, 35, is having a good first season with the Mets, sporting a 2.37 ERA,...

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Mayer: Mets Getting “Strong Interest” For Verlander

Updated Post, 7/29/23 MMO’s Mike Mayer reports that Justin Verlander is garnering “strong interest” from multiple teams, including the Dodgers, Rangers, and Astros. He said the Mets could get an offer they couldn’t refuse for the 40-year-old righty, indicating the Mets would deal him if they’re blown away. Verlander would have to waive his no-trade clause. Sources:...

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Bartolo Colón Retiring As Met on Sept. 17

The New York Mets announced on Friday night that Bartolo Colón will officially retire on September 17 at Citi Field. The first 15,000 fans will get the following shirt: “I played with a lot of teams during my career but playing for the Mets was very special to me,” said Colón. “The fans treated me great and I can’t wait to celebrate my career with them on September 17.”...

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