Month: November 2017

Callaway To Use Eye Test With Starting Pitchers

New Mets skipper Mickey Callaway has been a busy man so far this week, appearing on a slew of radio programs and television shows, giving mostly general statements on the team. However, Callaway sat down with John Harper of the New York Daily News on Tuesday and talked about pitching, which will be the key ingredient to success on this team. Harper said in his article that the former Cleveland...

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MLB News Roundup: Martinez Seeks Monster Deal, Mets In On Ohtani?

Good morning, baseball fanatics! With the GM meetings now under way, here are your MLB news and notes for Wednesday, Nov. 15. News & Rumors Outfielder J.D. Martinez is reportedly seeking a monster seven year, $210 million deal this winter, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Martinez recently switch his services to super agent Scott Boras. The proclaimed “Japanese Babe...

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Morning Briefing: Rumors, Rumors, Rumors

Yesterday was the memorial service for Roy Halladay. Halladay was killed last week in a plane crash and many teammates of his as well as his wife spoke. Matt Gelb of Philly.com tweeted everything but perhaps the most moving came from his widow. “I still get to see him every day,” she said to her sons, “because I look at you.” Baseball is still in shock over his loss and...

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Mets Have Reached Out To Lorenzo Cain

Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports that the Mets and Blue Jays have reached out to free agent center fielder Lorenzo Cain. Cain, 31, is going to be a big topic of discussion this winter as he is a highly touted player who excels both in the field and at the plate, not to mention on the base paths. In 2017 he hit .300/.363/.440 with 15 home runs, 49 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases. The center fielder...

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Asdrubal Cabrera Favorite To Start At Third In 2018

Asdrubal Cabrera is the favorite to start at third base in 2018 according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. The decision is not official, but assistant GM John Ricco said that the Mets are leaning in that direction. Third base has been a revolving door for the Mets ever since David Wright began missing majorities of seasons with injuries on a consistent basis in 2015. Since then the hot corner...

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