The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they have selected RHP Kyle Dowdy from the Cleveland Indians organization in the Rule 5 Draft. With the selection, the Mets’ 40-man roster stands at 37, which does not include the reported signing of Jeurys Familia. Dowdy, 26 in February, was acquired by the Indians from the Detroit Tigers at the July 31 trade deadline this past season, along...
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The New York Mets technically haven’t done much during the 2018 Winter Meetings outside of signing Jeurys Familia (as of this writing, at least), but that doesn’t mean general manager Brodie Van Wagenen hasn’t tried. Brodie Van Wagenen says the Mets have offers on the table for both teams and free agents, despite the quiet surface of the Winter Meetings:...
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In preparation for this afternoon’s Rule 5 Draft, Baseball America has compiled a list of some of the top prospects available. Looking over the list, there are a number of players who could be of help to the Mets, and in what is somewhat of a surprise, there is a Mets prospect who is among of the top players available: Richie Martin, SS/2B Organization: Athletics Age: 23 Level: Double-A...
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Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings are closing up today in Las Vegas. Let’s see what’s on the hot stove as team executives get ready to head home. Cincy, LA Still Discussing Deal According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds “continue to talk” about a deal that has been gaining steam over the last 48 hours. On...
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According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, the New York Mets have not ruled out signing lefty Andrew Miller even after agreeing to terms on a three-year, $30 million deal with righty Jeurys Familia. Puma does note though that the Mets do have some concerns over the 33-year old’s health issues. Miller is coming off an injury plagued season, in which he had three separate trips to the disabled list....
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