Month: November 2023

Reds Sign Right-Hander Nick Martinez

Updated Post – Nov. 30 at 8:50 AM Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Cincinnati Reds have signed right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to a two-year, $26 million deal. Passan reports the deal has an opt-out after the first season. Martinez, 33, had a 3.43 ERA in 110 innings this season for the San Diego Padres, working in a variety of different roles. Martinez made nine starts, finished six...

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Analyzing Mets’ Signing of Joey Wendle

Joey Wendle, UT Position: UT B/T: L/R Age: 33 (04/26/1990) 2023 Traditional Stats: 112 G, 318 PA, 16 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 20 RBI, 7 SB, .212/.248/.306 2023 Advanced Stats: 50 OPS+, 47 wRC+, -0.8 fWAR, 21.1 K%, 4.1 BB%, -3 OAA, 6 DRS Rundown On Wednesday night, news broke that the Mets signed Joey Wendle to a one-year, $2 million contract. Wendle has been a mediocre middle infielder throughout his big...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make First Major Offseason Additions

Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets started to make their initial free agency signings Wednesday as they added depth to both the starting rotation and the infield. They started the day by bringing in a player who spent his first eight season in the big leagues just a borough over, as they signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The former Yankee is expected to be more of a...

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Report: Mets Will Aggressively Build for 2024

The Mets no longer view 2024 as a transition season. Even though David Stearns has continued to preach the organizational mantra of sustained success, the Mets, who signed former Yankee Luis Severino to a one-year, $13 million contract and agreed to terms with utility infielder Joey Wendle both on Wednesday, are actively pursuing both Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shota Imanaga, the two Japanese star...

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Report: Mets Agree to Deal with Joey Wendle

The Mets are in agreement on a contract with utilityman Joey Wendle  pending a physical, according to a report from Fansided’s Robert Murray. Wendle spent the last two seasons with the Miami Marlins after previously playing for the A’s and the Rays. Wendle, an All-Star in 2021 with Tampa Bay, struggled in 2023 for Miami, slashing just .212/.248/.306 with two home runs and 20 RBIs in...

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