Author: David Melendi

Boras: Mets Chasing Free Agents Aggressively

The agent for Pete Alonso and Juan Soto said Wednesday that the Mets are clearly “pursuing it aggressively,” with the “it” being a World Series title through free agency, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Scott Boras told reporters that Soto is prioritizing a team owner committed to “winning,” provided the money is there, too. Soto, the top free...

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Big Apple Gamesmanship: Yankees Show Interest in Pete Alonso

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman was asked Tuesday if Pete Alonso’s name came up in his talks with agent Scott Boras, who represents the slugger. “Yeah, sure he did,” Cashman told reporters. “So there’s a lot of high-quality players in this marketplace and certainly Pete did an amazing job with the Mets. And so, had a brief conversation with Scott … he...

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Stearns Discusses Offseason Plans

David Stearns said Monday the Mets will, “certainly keep in touch” with free agent Pete Alonso after the team extended him, Sean Manaea and Luis Severino qualifying offers. “I think we’ll see how the market plays out,” Stearns told reporters when asked if the Mets will prioritize first or third base. “I think we’re fortunate. I think we have some infield...

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DJ Stewart and Joey Lucchesi Elect Free Agency

Updated post: Nov. 4 at 4:57 pm It may be November 4, but the Mets are keeping busy this offseason. After claiming RHP Kevin Herget from the Brewers, the Mets also claimed INF Luis De Los Santos from the Toronto Blue Jays. De Los Santos appeared in 13 games for the Blue Jays in 2024, hitting .172/.226/.241/.467 over that short time frame. However, he’s played all over the diamond, spending...

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Free Agent Profile: Tanner Scott, RP

Tanner Scott Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 30 (7/22/1994) 2024 Traditional Stats: 9-6, 1.75 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 72 G, 72 IP, 84 SO, 36 BB, 22 SV 2024 Advanced Stats: 252 ERA+, 28.6 SO%, 12.2 BB%, 2.92 xERA, 2.92 FIP, 3.38 xFIP, 1.6 fWAR, 4.0 bWAR Rundown Scott is a 30-year-old, eight-year veteran who made the All-Star team for the first time this year as the lone Miami Marlins representative. He...

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