With the offseason nearing its end and pitchers and catchers reporting in just a few short weeks (Feb. 12 for the Mets), it’s time for a way too early Opening Day roster projection. Top names like Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso (more on the Polar Bear later) remain on the market, and they could sign any day now. These predictions are never certain; injuries happen, surprises occur, etc. The...
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The Blue Jays are bridesmaids no more. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that outfielder Anthony Santander and the Blue Jays agreed on a deal pending physical. Jeff Passan of ESPN noted the deal is for five years and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic notes the total amount of the contract is $92.5 million. There is a club option for a sixth year, and Santander can opt out after the third year....
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Updated Post: Jan 13 at 4:00 pm Joel Sherman of MLB Network confirmed the Mets are out on Sasaki. The club was informed Monday. Original Post: Jan 13 at 3:35 pm The Rōki Sasaki sweepstakes are dwindling down and his MLB home will likely be revealed this week. Here’s the latest: Who’s Out? As noted below and confirmed by SNY’s Andy Martino, the Mets are not expected to sign...
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Things have been a bit quiet in the baseball world lately. With pitchers and catchers reporting in just over five weeks, several elite free agents remain on the market. Let’s take a look at the top players remaining at each position. Position Players Catcher: Yasmani Grandal – A position headlined by Kyle Higashioka this offseason, Grandal split time behind the plate in Pittsburgh,...
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If the season were to start Monday, the Mets would find themselves in a solid spot for playoff contention. They signed generational talent Juan Soto to a record-shattering $15-year, $765 million deal. Then, they bolstered their rotation, re-signing Sean Manaea and adding Clay Holmes and Frankie Montas. However, questions linger on what else the Mets will do. Questions remain about where beloved...
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