The Mets world is reeling after the news that Bartolo Colon signed with the Atlanta Braves. This was unexpected, as Colon had passed up on better offers last season to return to the Mets. Now with the team having most of its rotation coming off of injuries, they are going to probably need to acquire a veteran starter on the cheap who can fill in Colon’s void and be a stop-gap in case of...
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In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Yoenis Cespedes has rejected the Mets’ qualifying offer, according to multiple sources. He has officially become a free agent. Cespedes, 31, is the best free agent outfielder on the market and should fetch a huge contract. He has publicly said he wants five years, and the Mets have been said to be willing to offer him a four-year deal around $100...
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Seth Lugo, RHP Player Data: Age: 27 on 11/17, B/T: Right/Right, Free Agency: 2022 2016 Primary Stats: 5-2, 2.67 ERA, 17 G, 8 GS, 64 IP, 45 K, .1.09 WHIP 2016 Review: At first glance, Seth Lugo’s Triple A numbers in 2016 didn’t scream “promotion” to the majors. In 21 games, 14 of those starts in Las Vegas, Lugo posted a win-loss record of 3-4, with a 6.50 ERA and .329...
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Per ESPN’s Adam Rubin via Twitter, Lucas Duda will be the 2017 starting first baseman. When asked if he thinks prospect Dominic Smith would have a chance in Spring Training, Rubin said, “He has not played above Double-A, so no. Lucas Duda is the 2017 first baseman. Then it’s potentially Dominic Smith’s turn.” The Mets will probably be active on the free agent/trade...
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Mets captain David Wright will be ready for Spring Training, barring any setbacks. In addition to fighting spinal stenosis, Wright’s season was derailed by a herniated disc in his neck. He had surgery to repair it, and he is meeting with his surgeon in December to be cleared for baseball activities. Wright, 33, has shown time and time again to be one of the most resilient players out...
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