The Mets made a couple of moves pertaining to their bullpen besides re-signing Edwin Díaz. The Mets declined the option on Mychal Givens and made him a free agent, according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. Givens was traded to the Mets during the 2022 deadline in exchange for minor league pitcher Saúl González. After posting a 2.66 ERA and 11.3 SO/9 with the Cubs, Givens performed poorly for his...
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The New York Mets officially re-signed Edwin Díaz to a five-year, $102 million contract. The extension has an opt-out after the third year, a full no-trade clause, and a sixth-year team option. If Díaz returns for his sixth year, the deal would total six years and $122 million. Not only did Díaz receive the highest contract in MLB history given out to a reliever, but he also received the highest...
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Max Scherzer Player Data: Age: 38 (7/27/1984), B/T: R/R Traditional Stats: 23 GS, 11-5, 145 1/3 IP, 2.29 ERA, 0.908 WHIP, 173 SO, 24 BB Advanced Stats: 169 ERA+, 2.62 FIP, 10.7 SO/9, 30.6 SO%, 4.3 BB%, 5.3 bWAR 2022 Contract: $43 million (player opt-out after the 2023 season) Grade: B+ 2022 Review Max Scherzer came into the 2022 season with high expectations after receiving the highest average...
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The Marlins have made Pablo López available on the trade market, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman indicates in his tweet that the Marlins will be looking for hitters in return for the starter. Earlier in the offseason, it was reported the Yankees were close to dealing for López during the 2022 trade deadline but the deal fell through when the Marlins asked for Oswaldo Peraza....
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The Baseball Writer’s Association of America and MLB Network announced the finalists for the National League and American League Cy Youngs, MVPs, Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Year, and Managers of the Year for the 2022 season. Highlighting the list was the Mets manager Buck Showalter being named a finalist for NL Manager of the Year. After failing to make the playoffs and finish with an...
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