Month: January 2018

Hosmer Looking for Deal Over Seven Years

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Eric Hosmer and his camp, led by Scott Boras, are still looking to get a deal longer than seven years. It was reported this month that Hosmer had at least two seven-year offers on the table from the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals with the highest bid being reported at $147 million. The 28-year old hit .318/.385/.498 last season with 25 home runs...

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What Will Seth Lugo’s Role Be in 2018?

The Mets are going to go to Spring Training with seven legitimate rotation options for 2018 season. If everyone is healthy, the first four spots will be occupied by Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz, and Matt Harvey. The last spot will be a competition between Zack Wheeler, Robert Gsellman, and Seth Lugo. However, I find it hard believe that the Mets will not give the spot to Wheeler...

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Mets Trade Smoker To Pirates For Daniel Zamora And Cash

The New York Mets announced that they have traded LHP Josh Smoker to the Pittsburgh Pirates for LHP Daniel Zamora and cash considerations. Smoker was designated for assignment last week to make room for Jose Reyes on the 40-man roster. Smoker, 29, had a 5.11 ERA, 4.92 FIP, 1.70 WHIP and allowed ten home runs in 56.1 innings last season for the Mets. Though he did strike out 68 batters in those...

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What Does The Future Hold For Brandon Nimmo?

In his latest effort for FanGraphs, Eno Sarris took a comprehensive look at outfielder Brandon Nimmo to try and determine what exactly the Mets might have on their hands. He does a pretty wide analysis, complete with comps on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball, and projects that in Nimmo, the Mets have someone well worth keeping. “In Brandon Nimmo, the Mets basically have a...

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Jerry Blevins Prepared to Handle Any Role

Jerry Blevins spoke last week about his role in 2018 as Steven Marcus of Newsday details. As talked about by Mets manager Mickey Callaway, the team will deploy a closer-by-committee approach for the 2018 season. Jeurys Familia, when healthy, was the hands-down closer for the team from 2015-2017. Mets reliever Jerry Blevins is one of the pitchers likely to get some chances late in the game this...

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