Author: Chris Bello

2024 NL East Position Rankings: Centerfield Edition

The centerfield position has changed somewhat in the National League East division this offseason. Brandon Nimmo and Brandon Marsh moved over to the corners for new names, and the Nationals introduced a new player to the position after Víctor Robles dealt with a spine injury last season. Still, even with new faces, the list is locked down by familiar names that continue to do damage in the...

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Mets Madness Recap: 2022 Mets Upset 1986 Mets In Six

The heavyweight 1986 Mets squad came into a series with full confidence. They had defeated the 1976 Mets handily and were tasked with a series against a 2022 Mets squad that won 101 games. While the 2022 Mets had their season ended prematurely in real life, the squad demonstrated their full potential in Out Of The Park Baseball. The 2022 Mets scored 35 runs in six games against a strong 1986...

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Analyzing The Mets’ New Bullpen

David Stearns and the Mets were busy last week. The organization rehauled the bullpen for the upcoming season, re-signing Adam Ottavino on Jan. 31, and inking free agents Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami on Feb. 2. These three signings marked serious investments toward the bullpen for next season. Before, Stearns had made 13 smaller moves that didn’t move the needle, but instead fit the...

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Adam Ottavino Re-Signs With Mets

Adam Ottavino has re-signed with the Mets on a one-year, $4.5 million deal, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Ottavino returns to Queens after declining his one-year player option earlier this offseason. The player option was worth $6.5 million and now the New York native returns for less money. Ottavino hinted earlier this offseason he opted out earlier due to uncertainty in the...

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Free Agent Profile: Donovan Solano, INF

Donovan Solano Position: 1B/2B/3B Age: 36 (12/17/1987) 2023 Traditional Stats: 134 G, 450 PA, .282/.369/.391, 5 HR, 26 2B, 111 H, 100 SO, 40 BB 2023 Advanced Stats: 1.7 bWAR, 110 OPS+, .366 BABIP, .109 ISO, 90.2 HardH%, 43.7% EV, 41 GB%, 31.9 LD% Rundown Donovan Solano thrived as a utility infielder for the Twins at age 35 last season. Solano, who signed a one-year, $2 million contract before...

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