The 2021 Silver Slugger Awards were announced on Thursday night. The Mets only nominee, Jacob deGrom, lost out to Braves pitcher Max Fried. Here’s the list of winners: American League First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Second base: Marcus Semien Shortstop: Xander Bogaerts Third Base: Rafael Devers Outfield: Aaron Judge, Cedric Mullins, and Teoscar Hernandez Catcher: Salvador Perez...
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Update, 1:15pm ET on 11/8/21: The Mets have also released a statement on Feliciano’s passing, which said the following: “The Mets are so saddened to hear of the loss to their family today. Pedro Feliciano will be remembered as a beloved member of the Mets organization for his impact as a great teammate as well as his reputation as one of the most competitive, durable and reliable relievers...
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Jon Morosi of MLB confirms that Japanese star outfielder Seiya Suzuki will be posted this offseason. The 27-year-old immediately becomes one of the top outfielders of the free agency class and one of the youngest overall as well. Suzuki slashed .319/.436/.640 with 38 home runs and more walks (88) than strikeouts (87) in 138 games for the Hiroshima Carp in 2021. He’s had at least 50 extra...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, outfielder Kevin Pillar has become a free agent after he declined his player option and the Mets declined their option. It was a 2.9 million player option and a $6.4 team option with a $1.4 million buyout. Pillar, 32, hit just .231/.277/.415 with 15 home runs, 47 RBIs, and a 90 wRC+ in 124 games for the Mets in 2021. Pillar missed time during the season...
Read MoreSportico is reporting that Mets owner Steve Cohen is in the early stages of trying to bring a Sands Casino close to Citi Field. When Cohen purchased the Mets in November of 2020, he said he would be committed to building up the area around Citi Field. Also in his early stages as owner, Cohen asked fans what could make their Mets experience better with some of the answers talking about the area...
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