Mets general manager Sandy Alderson spoke Wednesday about the possibility of pursuing Ohtani and here’s what he had to say: “I don’t think there’s a downside in looking into it. I think the only downside is creating a false set of expectations on the part of fans which I think have to be tempered,” Alderson said. “This guy could go to any one of 30 teams, almost everybody has...
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David Wright appeared in just over 70 games for the Mets between 2015 and 2016. He did not appear in a game at all for the team this past season. Despite being signed through 2020, Wright’s most recent surgeries this offseason puts his return up in the air yet again. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the team isn’t counting on him being ready for spring training. “We have...
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If Juan Lagares could just be an above average hitter, he would be a stud. The center fielder has shined on defense since he debuted in 2013, but now he is looking to improve upon his offense. According to James Wagner of the New York Times, Lagares will be working with Craig Wallenbrock this offseason to improve his swing. Wallenbrock is the private hitting coach that helped revamp J.D....
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Dominic Smith may have handled duties at first base down the home stretch of the 2017 season, but his job security for 2018 is far from certain. Upon arriving at the GM meetings on Monday, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said the 22-year-old hasn’t earned an everyday job yet. “He didn’t win it in September, let’s put it that way,” Alderson said. Smith appeared in 49 games for New York...
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Jacob deGrom was the lone bright spot in the Mets pitching rotation in 2017 and may now be looking at a contract extension. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets may engage deGrom’s camp this winter about an extension, likely in the five year range that would buy out his next three years of arbitration. The 29-year-old went 15-10 with a 3.53 ERA, 3.50 FIP, 1.187 WHIP and a...
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