According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, about 25 teams went to watch veteran right-handed pitcher Corey Kluber throw on Wednesday, with the Mets reportedly one of those teams. Passan says that Kluber was 88-90 mph with his fastball, but scouts came away impressed. The former Cy Young winner threw about 30 pitches including all of his offspeed stuff. Kluber, now 35 years old, was an absolute star from...
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According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, reports that the Mets have had “recent trade talks” with the Cubs about third Kris Bryant. Nightengale also believes that the Mets are still engaged with free agent reliever Liam Hendriks and free agent center fielder George Springer. The Cubs started their sale last week when they traded starter Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini to the...
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According to a report from Andy Martino of SNY, free agent outfielder George Springer is “still asking for well over $150 million”. Springer, 31, has been heavily linked to the Mets and Blue Jays since free agency began in November. Martino notes that the Mets may be willing to approach that $150 million figure at some point. Sources told MMO recently that the big sticking point...
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In Jeff Passan’s ESPN column on Monday morning he notes that Major League Baseball executives believe it’s a two-team battle between the Blue Jays and the Mets for free agent outfielder George Springer. Passan also notes that the Blue Jays could do in another direction as they look to add a star, they have emerged as “significant players” for free agent infielder DJ...
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The Braves have signed free agent starter Charlie Morton to a one-year, $15 million deal according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Morton, 37, is coming off a down year with Tampa Bay after making two consecutive All-Star appearances in 2018 and 2019 with Houston and the Rays, respectively (3.09 ERA, 140 ERA+ over 63 combined starts; 4.74 ERA, 90 ERA+ in 2020). Morton was drafted by the Braves and...
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