Month: November 2018

Examining How Mets Starters Dominated Quality of Contact in 2018

The 2018 season didn’t go as planned for the New York Mets overall, but one part of the roster that performed very well — especially down the stretch in September — was the starting rotation. This group not only bounced back after a rough 2017 campaign, but they also were among the more valuable ones in baseball when looking at fWAR. As we’ve mentioned in the past, the...

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Morning Briefing: Let’s Make A Deal

Good morning Mets fans! Yesterday was filled with trade rumors between the New York Mets and Seattle Mariners. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweeted before noon about there being “significant momentum” in a trade involving Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano. The entire rest of the day was spent by reporters building off that information. Joel Sherman of the New York Post tweeted after...

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Mets, Giants Among Teams to Check in on Realmuto

According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, both the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants have checked in on a possible trade in recent weeks for Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. The majority of the Mets’ trade buzz recently has been regarding the potential deal for Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz, but despite that being in the spotlight right now, those are not the only players the Mets are...

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Report: Mets, Mariners Blockbuster Expected to be Finalized on Friday

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the most recent deal discussed between the Mets and Mariners has Anthony Swarzak and Jay Bruce both included to offset the money of Robinson Cano’s contract (5 years, $120 million). Passan reports that the deal would also likely include at least two prospects/players. The group of players being discussed has been previously reported as RHP...

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Mets Sign Dilson Herrera to Minor League Deal

The New York Mets announced on Thursday night they’ve signed Dilson Herrera to a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp. Herrera, still only 24-years old, returns to the team that traded him back in 2016 to the Cincinnati Reds for Jay Bruce. The infielder was originally acquired by the Mets in 2013 from the Pittsburgh Pirates alongside Vic Black in exchange for John Buck...

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