There isn’t a bigger question mark for the 2020 Mets than their bullpen. The Mets’ relievers imploded in 2019 with brutal performances from Edwin Diaz (5.59 ERA) and Jeurys Familia (5.70 ERA), which cost them many winnable games and a possibly a spot in the playoffs. But given Diaz and Familia’s previous success, the bullpen has potential to rebound, especially with newly signed Dellin...
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Earlier this offseason, the Mets addressed their need for a defensive-minded outfielder by acquiring Jake Marisnick from the Astros. Like Juan Lagares, Marisnick provides a stellar glove, but offers limited production at the plate. So, is Marisnick nothing more than a bench piece, or does he have potential for a more important role on the 2020 Mets? Since his debut in 2013, Marisnick ranks among...
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According to Jeff Pasan of ESPN, the Blue Jays have signed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu to a four-year $80 million dollar contract. Ryu entered free agency as one of the best pitchers on the market after an excellent 2019 campaign. He went 14-5 with a 2.32 ERA and 1.00 WHIP. Ryu also posted a 1.97 ERA and 1.00 WHIP in 82 innings in 2018. Many expected Ryu to win the NL Cy Young after an incredible start...
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In Brodie Van Wagenen’s first offseason as Mets’ general manager, his big splash backfired. The Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz trade produced disastrous results, costing the Mets their top prospect, Jarred Kelenic, and getting them little value in return – Cano and Diaz combined for 0.8 WAR in 2019. But don’t expect that misfire to limit the New York’s GM aggressiveness at this week’s Winter...
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In last week’s article, we reviewed the Mets five best offseason acquisitions of the decade. Today, let’s look at the Mets five worst acquistions from the years 2010-2019. I only included players who were signed as free agents or were acquired in trades during the offseason. 5. Andres Torres and Ramon Ramirez for Angel Pagan After Angel Pagan’s disappointing 2011 season (0.9 WAR), he was...
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