According to an AP report, Major League Baseball and its affiliates raised more than $235,000 to fund Shannon Forde Field in Little Ferry, New Jersey, in memory of the late and beloved New York Mets media relations director. All 30 teams participated in last week’s online auction of memorabilia and meetings with current and former players and announced the results Monday. A meet-and-greet...
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New York Mets doctors evaluated outfielder Juan Lagares today, two days after he hurt his arm making a diving catch in the Dominican Winter League. The Mets staff has diagnosed Lagares with a mild shoulder strain in his right arm. Lagares was hitting .170/.184/.255 in 14 games this winter for the Aguilas Cibaenas. Previous Report – Dec. 11 According to a source in the Dominican, Juan...
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According to a team source, Asdrubal Cabrera has arrived in camp with the Leones del Caracas of the Venezuelan Winter League. Cabrera, 31, could be added to the roster as early as this week to get some at-bats. He played in five games for Leones last season and went 3 for 19. The Venezuelan Winter League regular season ends on December 29. The New York Mets signed Cabrera to a two-year deal with...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have brought back their stud closer Kenley Jansen on a five-year, $80 million deal, according to Jim Bowden of ESPN on Twitter. Former Met Justin Turner is also very close to returning to Los Angeles on a four-year pact that is expected to be completed today. Jansen, 29, was one of the most coveted relief pitchers on the open market, and the single most sought after when...
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According to Jerry Crasnick on Twitter, former Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada has signed a Minor League deal with the New York Yankees. He has also been invited to big league spring training camp. After helping get the New York Mets to the 2015 NLDS until his leg was broken by Chase Utley, Tejada spent 2016 with the Cardinals and Giants organizations. He barely saw the light of day, playing in only...
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