The Brewers don’t need David Stearns to generate big news. Milwaukee is reportedly nearing a new contract with top prospect Jackson Chourio. The deal, expected to be for eight years and $80 million (guaranteed) with two team options, is the largest ever for a player yet to ascend to the major leagues. The previous record was the $50 million the Chicago White Sox signed Luis Robert to in...
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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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Soon there will be another intriguing international talent to the list of available free agents for MLB teams, including the Mets. The Kiwoom Heroes, of the KBO, have requested to MLB that outfielder Jung-Hoo Lee be posted. The expectation is that he will be officially posted in early December. Lee, 25, projected by MLB Trade Rumors to receive a five-year, $50 million contract, is a left-handed...
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The Mets received some clarity and, perhaps, assistance on Tuesday regarding the assembling of their coaching staff. San Diego announced they hired former Cardinals manager Mike Shildt as their new skipper. Shildt, 55, who was 252–199 while managing St. Louis from 2018 – 2021, replaces Bob Melvin, who left San Diego for division rival San Francisco. How does this affect the Mets? The two...
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On the same day that Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto was posted for eligibility to sign with Major League teams, the Mets began the process of rebuilding their pitching staff more subtly. The Mets announced on Monday they signed right-handed pitcher Cole Sulser to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Originally drafted by Cleveland in the 25th round of the 2013 MLB...
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