Author: Chris Bello

2022 Mets Report Card: Max Scherzer, SP

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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Heyman: Pablo López Available On Trade Market

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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Buck Showalter Named NL Manager of the Year Finalist

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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Reports: Edwin Díaz, Mets In Agreement On Record-Breaking Deal

The New York Mets have reportedly come to an agreement to re-sign Edwin Díaz to a five-year, $102 million contract, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Bob Nightengale was the first to report a potential deal. Our own Michael Mayer also reported back on October 12 that the Mets wanted to lock Díaz up before free agency began. The extension has an opt-out after the third year, a full no-trade...

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Mets Talked to Reds About Reuniting Díaz Brothers

The Mets attempted to trade for Alexis Díaz, the brother of Edwin Díaz, in July, according to Andy Martino of SNY. In the article, Martino highlighted that the Reds’ asking price was too high and the organization questioned whether or not the reliever was actually available. The article also highlights next season’s depleted bullpen and the possibility of luring Edwin back as two...

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