Tag: Nelson Cruz

Morning Briefing: Mets Make First Major Offseason Additions

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started to make their initial free agency signings Wednesday as they added depth to both the starting rotation and the infield. They started the day by bringing in a player who spent his first eight season in the big leagues just a borough over, as they signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The former Yankee is expected to be more of a...

Potential External Cost Effective Power-Hitting Options For 2023

Note, article one of this series, published earlier today, can be read here. It has been a busy off-season for the New York Mets who have already ensured the payroll close to $350 million in 2023. However, as mentioned in article one of this series, a vital need still remains. That being the need to address the lack of power in the lineup. If you missed what was outlined in article one, despite...

Why The Mets Should Add Power To Their Lineup

Note, this is part one in a short two part series. Article two will be released later today. The New York Mets have been incredibly active so far this off-season, but they still need to add some real power to the middle of their lineup. There was no doubt that the Mets had a few big needs to address heading into this off-season, including pitching, and they made a good start by signing elite...

Report: Nelson Cruz on Mets Radar

Nelson Cruz of the Washington Nationals is now on the Mets radar as the MLB Trade Deadline nears, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini has been talked about as a potential acquisition for the Mets. This news comes less than 24 hours after first baseman Dominic Smith played a critical role in the team’s comeback victory over the...

Megill, Mets Are Beaten, 8-3, by Washington as Offense Stalls

The Mets (21-11) split the opening two of a three-game series against the Nationals (11-21) with an 8-3 loss on Wednesday evening in Washington D.C. New York starting pitcher Tylor Megill allowed eight runs on eight hits through one and 1/3 innings, giving the Nats an early lead that the club failed to respond to. The offense notched eight hits, left seven on base, and went 2-for-8 with runners...

Series Preview: Mets Head Back To D.C.

For the first time since opening weekend, the Mets (20-10) are heading back to Washington D.C. to face the Nationals (10-20) in a three-game series. Since their last meeting, things have been going swimmingly for the Mets, while the Nationals are sinking. The Mets are unbeaten in series to start the season, with eight series wins and one series split, and are in first place in the NL East. The...

Eighth Inning Hiccup Costs Mets Sweep, Results in 4-2 Loss

The New York Mets ended their opening series of the season in Washington D.C. with a disappointing loss. At Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon the Mets blew a one run lead in the eighth inning. This despite a terrific pitching performance by starter Carlos Carrasco. Certainly a game manager Buck Showalter will want back as the Mets fell 4-2. The scoring started early as Carrasco’s first...

New York Mets Blitz Nationals In Spring Training Opener, 6-2

In what feels like a decade since fans have seen actual Mets’ baseball, the preseason finally got underway. The New York Mets handled the Washington Nationals 6-2 in West Palm Beach, Florida. After a 99-day lockout filled with mudslinging and bargaining blows, Saturday brought a breath of fresh air: baseball. As typical for a road team in spring training, the Mets traveled with only a few...

MMO Free Agent Profile: Nelson Cruz, DH

Nelson Cruz Position: Designated Hitter Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 41 (7/1/1980) Traditional Stats: 140 G, 584 PA, .265 BA, .334 OBP, .497 SLG, .832OPS, 32 HR, 86 RBI, 79 R Advanced Stats: 122 wRC+, 2.0 fWAR, 2.5 bWAR, .358 xwOBA, 8.7 BB%, 21.6 K%, .192 ISO, .258 BABIP Rundown Could Nelson Cruz make an end-of-career return to the National League? Cruz, now 41, began his career in 2005 with the...

Who Should DH for the Mets in 2022?

It’s official. The designated hitter is coming to the National League. Whether or not you hate it there’s no stopping it with owners unanimously agreeing on it. The Mets already have several candidates on their current roster to DH but with Steve Cohen going for it all, the real solution could still be looming on the free-agent market. Let’s take a look at the options. Internal...

Freddie Freeman Beats Out Pete Alonso For Silver Slugger Award

Major League Baseball announced its 2019 Silver Slugger Award winners during a live MLB Network telecast on Thursday night. The award — presented by Hillerich & Bradsby, the manufacturer of Louisville Slugger baseball bats — has been given out annually since 1980 to the top offensive performers at each defensive position and designated hitter, as voted on by MLB managers and...

Morning Briefing: Rev Up That Hot Stove

Good morning Mets fans! The MLB Hot Stove had slowed down as the holidays approached, but now with Christmas a few days behind us, the Hot Stove is starting to rev up again. Latest Mets News The Tampa Bay Rays are eyeing a group of complementary right-handed bats which includes Wilmer Flores according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Ken Davidoff of the New York Post did his 12th annual...

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