Month: January 2019

Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Padres on the Prowl

Good morning, Mets fans! Welcome back to another rumor roundup! If you have come in search of news about top-tier free agents receiving interest – but not signing – you’ve found the right place.   Padres “Checking in” on Prized Free Agents Jon Heyman from Fancred Sports has reported that the San Diego Padres have touched base with a quartet of high profile free...

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How Can Todd Frazier Bounce Back in 2019?

Like every other free agent the New York Mets signed to a major-league contract last winter, third baseman Todd Frazier struggled through a rough 2018. He initially looked to be one of the few bright spots from the front office’s offseason spending, as his first 114 plate appearances resulted in a productive .256/.395/.444 triple slash, which also included four home runs, 17 RBI, 16 runs...

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Morning Briefing: Top Prospect Lists Revealed

Good morning Mets fans, Baseball America has three Mets players on their list of 100 top prospects. Latest Mets News Baseball Prospectus also revealed their top 101 prospects which featured two Mets players. Latest NL East News According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Marlins have hired Juan Pierre as their newest outfield coordinator and Eric Duncan as their newest hitting coordinator. Pierre...

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J.D. Davis Ready to “Outwork Everybody” in PSL

In an article by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen describes minor leaguer J.D. Davis as a “really versatile offensive-minded player”, which, to this writer, seems like the exact mold of player the first-time GM has been looking to stock up on this offseason. Acquired from the Houston Astros on January 6 — along with minor-league...

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Baseball America Ranks Gimenez, Alonso, Mauricio Among Top 100 Prospects

Much like Baseball Prospectus did today, Baseball America has released their Top 100 prospects list. While both Baseball Prospectus and Baseball America agree Andres Gimenez is a top 30 prospect, they have different opinions on Peter Alonso and Ronny Mauricio. With respect to Alonso, Baseball America ranked the slugging first baseman as the 48th best prospect, which is eight spots lower. Also...

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