Month: January 2018

All-Time “Five Percented” Team

Sometimes, Hall-of-Fame voting can be perplexing. While most voting-based attention is paid at the top of the ballot, it’s the bottom of the ballot where voting has been historically head-scratching. This year was no exception: Johan Santana, arguably the greatest pitcher of the ’00s, received just 2.4 percent of the vote. He may not be a Hall-of-Famer, but his candidacy deserves at...

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Rockies Considering Todd Frazier For First Base

Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that the Colorado Rockies are considering corner infielder Todd Frazier to play first base for them. The Rockies are also considering Mark Reynolds for the job, per Harding. The Mets have been weighing their options for and addition to their infield, and Frazier’s name had been thrown around with others like Eduardo Nunez, Neil Walker, and Josh Harrison....

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Keith Law Releases Top 23 Mets Prospects List

After naming his top 100 prospects in baseball last week, ESPN Insider Keith Law released his list of the top 23 minor leaguers in the Mets system on Monday. The group is led by David Peterson, who Law had previously named as the 58th best prospect in the game. Here’s the Mets list: LHP David Peterson SS Andres Gimenez RHP Justin Dunn 1B Peter Alonso SS Mark Vientos LHP Anthony Kay LHP Thomas...

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Rival Scout Believes Mets Still Have Tools to Compete

The Mets have made changes both on and off the field as they prepare for the 2018 season. However, their main formula for success will likely rely on the strength of their players staying healthy. Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com recently talked to rival scouts who believe the Mets still have the pieces to compete and surprise some people this year. “Their pitching is still their strength when...

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Morning Briefing: Aoki Lands Three-Year Contract In Japan

In less than two weeks, pitchers and catchers report! Hopefully this should prompt some urgency in the free-agent market as over 100 players still remain unsigned. Latest Mets News Mike Puma of the New York Post believes that the Mets are not likely to explore the trade market for a second baseman, instead will likely sign a free agent. Who are you going to call when you need an outfielder?...

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