Month: December 2018

Mets Sit Down With Outfielder Adam Jones

Mike Puma of the New York Post reported today that the Mets met with Adam Jones in Las Vegas during the winter meetings. Jones, 33, would look to fill the role of a right-handed hitting outfielder for the Mets. Jones hit .281/.313/.419, with a .315 wOBA and 98 wRC+. His splits aren’t any more encouraging as he hit for a 93 wRC+ against left handed pitching, 99 against right handed...

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Report: Reds Jumping Into Realmuto Sweepstakes

Recent reports indicate the New York Mets are growing pessimistic on their chances of obtaining J.T. Realmuto from the Miami Marlins. Perhaps one the reasons why is the Cincinnati Reds appear to be in on the All-Star catcher, and they are rumored to have made a strong offer. According to Jon Heyman of Fancred, Reds catcher Tucker Barnhart and outfield Taylor Trammell are names that have been...

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Baseball America Assess Mets Farm System Strenghts And Weaknesses

In a review of the Farm Systems of the National League East, Baseball America has rated the Mets farm system not just as the worst in the division, but also among the worst in baseball. In fact, the Mets system was rated third worst in all of baseball, which is eight spots lower than the Miami Marlins who were rated as having the 19th best in baseball. There are reasons for this rating. First...

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12/11 Winter League Results: Lagares and Mejia Face Off

Mexican Pacific League (LMP) Naranjeros de Hermosillo 6 – 2 Yaquis de Obregon Mayos de Navojoa 8 – 2 Venados de Mazatlan Charros de Jalisco 7 – 6 Caneros de Los Mochis Tomateros de Culiacan 4 – 3 Aguilas de Mexicali 1B Joey Terdoslavich: 0-for-4, R, K Venezuelan Winter League (LVBP) Leones del Caracas 5 – 4 Navegantes del Magallanes Cardenales de Lara 3 – 0...

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Heyman: Mets Losing Hope On Realmuto Front

According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, the Mets are “to lose a bit of confidence in J.T. Realmuto talks, and are starting to think about the value of acquiring a defensive catcher — they met on Maldonado Tuesday — and bulking up the bullpen instead.” After reports of the Marlins asking price not dropping and the Mets being connected to Andrew Miller, David Robertson, and Adam Ottavino...

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