Tag: Michael Fulmer

Morning Briefing: Michael Fulmer Signs With Cubs

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that the Cubs have signed Michael Fulmer to an undisclosed contract. The former Mets minor leaguer was traded to the Tigers as part of the Yoenis Céspedes trade and remained an integral part of the Detroit bullpen until he was shipped off to the Twins at the trade deadline this past year. Between these two AL Central...

Bullpen Arms Still Available in Free Agency

  The Mets have done well to keep their bullpen strong this offseason. In addition to re-signing Edwin Díaz and Adam Ottavino, the team brought in veteran David Robertson, as well as lefty Brooks Raley from Tampa Bay. Additionally, the team has bolstered its depth by acquiring several lower-level relievers like Elieser Hernández and Zach Greene. The Mets, as it stands, should have a...

Mets Need To Continue To Add To The Bullpen

Entering free agency and the off-season, two areas of the Mets’ roster needed to be completely rebuilt. The first was the rotation, and the other, the bullpen. Apparently, general manager Billy Eppler and the front office were well aware of the need to rebuild the ‘pen as they have already added several pieces. Though, despite that, when projecting out how the bullpen currently stands, it...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Michael Fulmer, RP

Michael Fulmer Player Data: Age: 29 (3/15/93) B/T: R/R Traditional Stats: 67 G, 63.2 IP, 5-6, 3.39 ERA, 1.366 WHIP, 61 SO, 28 BB Advanced Stats: 113 ERA+, 22.1 K%, 10.1 BB%, 3.78 xERA, 3.57 FIP, 0.8 bWAR, 0.7 fWAR Rundown As the Mets plug any remaining holes this offseason, New York could look to a former farmhand to bolster its bullpen. Michael Fulmer, who has spent most of his career with the...

Top Free Agents Left for the Mets

It’s been a historic 2022-2023 Mets and we still haven’t reached the New Year. They have re-signed and added numerous MLB stars and could potentially add Carlos Correa as their third baseman. With all of these signings, including Correa, the Mets are estimated to have a $384 million payroll, and close to $500 million after competitive balance taxes are included.  While a normal owner...

Which Former Mets Should The Team Target In Free Agency?

With the Mets having 11 free agents, there are going to be a host of new faces heading to the Big Apple and donning the blue and orange next season. However, there are some intriguing names on the market that have done so already, and we’re going to take a look at them and determine whether or not the Mets should bring them back. Noah Syndergaard, SP, Phillies After appearing like a lock...

Analyzing the 2023 Relief Pitching Free Agent Market

The Mets enter the 2022 off-season in dire need of bullpen help. Edwin Díaz, Adam Ottavino, Seth Lugo, Trevor May, Joely Rodríguez, Tommy Hunter, and Trevor Williams will all be free agents. In total, those seven pitchers recorded 379 1/3 innings for the Mets last season. With the goal of competing in 2023, the Mets will have to build their pen from the plethora of options on the free-agent...

OTD 2015: Céspedes Trade Followed by Flores Walk-Off

The Mets needed more hitting and less drama. In late July 2015, they got both.  The week leading up to the trade deadline, the Mets began seeking a bat that would jump-start a lifeless offense. This as New York teetered at the .500 mark yet had first place in its sights. It ended with the Mets landing that key bat and beginning their surge to the National League East title and, ultimately, the...

Possible Trade Target: Michael Fulmer, RHP

Position: Right-handed Reliever Age: 29 (3/15/1993) Stats: 2.16 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 0.7 fWAR, 25 IP, 9.36 K/9 With the Mets’ pitching staff continuing to battle injuries, it’s become clear that the team needs some arms. The bullpen currently sits 12th in MLB with a 3.68 ERA, but with Chasen Shreve and Seth Lugo having disappointing years and Trevor May and Colin Holderman still sidelined,...

Examining Baseball America’s Latest Mock Draft

The most recent mock draft from Baseball America has the Mets selecting two of the more popular prospects in this year’s Amateur Draft. Baseball America mocks the New York Mets selecting Virginia Tech OF Gavin Cross and St. Mary Prep HS RHP Brock Porter at numbers 11 and 14 respectively. The main point that Baseball America rings home here is the financial flexibility the Mets have in this...

Morning Briefing: Red-Hot Mets Begin Four-Game Series With Marlins

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets (55-56) won their fourth-straight series on Sunday as they took the rubber game in their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates (48-63). They now look to keep the good times rolling as they open a four-game series with the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Latest Mets News The Mets will play a doubleheader with the Marlins which can be followed on SNY,...

Morning Briefing: Changes Are Ahead Of Us

Good morning Mets fans! The New York Mets are now 13 days away from their Opening Day matchup with the Washington Nationals. In the meantime, you can watch the Mets and Nats play their second exhibition game of spring training today. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT at First Data Field. Latest Mets News The Mets tied the St. Louis Cardinals 1-1 on Thursday afternoon at Roger Dean...

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