We knew the Mets would at least inquire about every top free agent once Steve Cohen bought the team in 2020. However, the Mets on Sunday opened up a gaping need in the outfield when the team traded Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for second baseman Marcus Semien. Center field, in particular, has been a revolving door for the Mets over the past few years (and even further back). It...
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Brandon Nimmo asked David Stearns, “Am I the only one standing in the way of this trade?” Stearns replied, “Yes.” When Nimmo signed his eight-year, $162 million contract in the 2022 offseason, there was a full no-trade clause. If the Mets wanted to trade him, he would have to approve it. And that’s just what the Mets asked him. After mulling it over and talking with...
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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media Monday, a day after the team traded OF Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. Trading Nimmo “He did everything right here.” Stearns began his remarks by saluting Nimmo and his service time as a New York Met. The president of baseball operations noted trade discussions surrounding...
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There was chatter of Brandon Nimmo being traded the past week or two, but we’re not quite sure how many people believed it would actually happen. Then, news broke Sunday the Mets were shipping their longest-tenured player to the Texas Rangers (and $5 million) in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. To say it took the baseball world by surprise would be an understatement, but it certainly ignited...
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With the offseason in full swing, it’s time for teams to look internally to decide which players they want to protect in the Rule 5 Draft. While the Draft is December 10 during Winter Meetings, the deadline to protect players from being selected and add them to a team’s 40-man roster is Tuesday, November 18 at 6 pm ET. The Mets enter the decision day with a full 40-man roster. So,...
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