The Athletic recently posted the results of their 2023 spring training survey and it makes interesting reading for Mets fans. The survey is completed by a panel of 29 executives, former executives, coaches and scouts, who all remain anonymous. The survey covers a wide-ranging number of topics and the New York Mets come up a lot. For instance, when asked for the most improved teams in the...
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Eduardo Escobar was largely a disappointment for the New York Mets in 2022. Aside from a red-hot September, he failed to produce on a consistent basis. With that in mind, what are realistic expectations for the veteran in 2023? It proved to be a strange winter for Escobar. Heading into the offseason on a high after a strong finish to 2022, the 34-year-old was brought back down to earth after...
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As good as Francisco Lindor was for the New York Mets in 2022, he was also playing hurt. Like really hurt. In an interview with Mike Puma of The New York Post on Friday, Lindor revealed that he suffered with lower abdominal discomfort since August 2021. After the pain really flared up in the wake of the NL wild-card series to the San Diego Padres last year, the star shortstop underwent surgery....
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Pitchers and catchers have reported to spring training and there’s already some juicy storylines to emerge just a week in. Star third baseman Manny Machado has said he plans to opt out of his contract with the San Diego Padres after the 2023 season. Speaking at the Padres’ spring training facility in Peoria, Arizona on Friday, Machado opened up to reporters about his plans for the...
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Veteran lefty reliever Andrew Chafin has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The news was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Per Rosenthal, the deal, which is pending a physical, is expected to be in the guaranteed range of $6.5 million. The contract could eventually reach a total value of $7.5 million with incentives, however. The one-year deal also contains an...
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