Plan B for Yoshinobu Yamamoto? Yeah, you read that correctly. The Mets are currently in the middle of an all-out arms race for Japanese Starter Yamamoto. As it stands right now, the Dodgers, Yankees, and Mets are at the forefront, while teams such as the Reds Sox, Phillies, and Giants are following in the rearview mirror. While the Mets can offer the most money, and most likely will, it’s...
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Francisco Álvarez is open to an extension to stay with the Mets longterm, according to Tim Healy of Newsday.com. Álvarez, the former No. 1 overall prospect in Major League Baseball, reportedly is open to signing an extension to stay in Queens. According to Healy, neither side is under any pressure to get a deal done, but the catcher at least wanted to start a dialogue. While signing Álvarez to a...
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J.D. Martinez Position: DH Age: 36 (08/21/1987) Traditional Stats: 113 G, 479 PA, .271/.321/.572, 33 HR, 103 RBI, 27 2B, 34 BB, 149 SO Advanced Stats: 134 OPS+, 1.9 bWAR, .301 BABIP, 6.9 HR%, 31.1 SO%, 7.1 BB%, 93.4 EV, 54.9 HardHit% Rundown Players always seem to turn back the clock on the Dodgers. J.D. Martinez had a bounce-back season in Los Angeles after the Dodgers signed him to a prove-it,...
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Ronny Mauricio continued his torrid play at the plate in the Dominican Professional Baseball League Friday night. With the Tigres del Licey trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the seventh, Mauricio stepped up to the plate batting right-handed. The Mets’ fourth overall prospect then clubbed his first homer of the winter and tied the game for his squad. While the Tigres eventually fell 9-4,...
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EMMANUEL CLASE Position: Closer Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 25 (03/18/1998) 2023 Traditional Stats: 75 G, 72 2/3 IP, 3.22 ERA, 44 SV, 1.156 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9, 7.9 SO/9 2023 Advanced Stats: 130 ERA+, 2.91 FIP, 21.2 SO%, 5.3 BB%, 39.2 HardHit%, 55.2 GB%, .296 BABIP RUNDOWN Emmanuel Clase was once again a workhorse for the Guardians in 2023. The Dominican native registered 72 2/3 innings last season,...
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