Month: November 2016

Let the Hot Stove Season Begin!

Last night the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians to win their first World Series since 1908 and start what’s sure to be intense offseason. It was an incredible Game 7 that was hard-fought with plenty of drama and electricity that won’t be soon forgotten. The New York Mets enter the offseason with multiple questions surrounding a team coming off two straight playoff appearances....

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World Series Game 7 Thread: Cubs vs Indians, 8:00 PM

World Series Game 7 – Progressive Field – 8:00 PM  RHP Kyle Hendricks (2-2, 1.31) vs. RHP Corey Kluber (4-1, 0.89) The final game of the 2016 Major League Baseball season is here with the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians knotted up at three games apiece in the World Series. Game 7 will be a matchup of Cy Young candidates with Kyle Hendricks going for the Cubs against Corey Kluber of the...

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Mets Seeking Outside Option To Replace Wally Backman

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets will probably go outside the organization to replace Wally Backman as manager of their AAA affiliate in Las Vegas, despite having some internal options. The Backman, 56, was let go from his managerial position after the 51s posted a 70-74 season in the PCL. The former second baseman parted ways with the Mets organization to “move on and look for other...

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Mets And Yoenis Cespedes Haven’t Spoken About Contract

According to Adam Rubin of ESPN, the Mets have yet to speak to Yoenis Cespedes or his representatives regarding a contract past the 2016 season. Cespedes, who is expected to opt out of his current contract by Saturday, will be the premier outfield free agent this offseason at the age of 31. In 2016, he made the All Star team while hitting to the tune of a .280/.354/.530 slash line, blasting 31...

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Pace 2017 Salary Projections: Matt Harvey, RHP

Adam Rubin is rolling out his ever popular Pace Law Annual Salary Projection Series. In making their determinations, Pace puts together a panel that will base their projections on the following: The quality of the player’s contribution to his club during the past season (referred to as his “platform season”), including but not limited to his overall performance, special qualities of...

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