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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When the Mets acquired Edwin Diaz along with Robinson Cano from the Seattle Mariners in December 2018, there were a lot of fans that were frustrated with the package of prospects sent to Seattle, but at the same time excited about the potential Diaz brought to the back-end of the Mets bullpen. He had an incredible 2018 season in Seattle, when he led the league with 57 saves while also posting a...
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Major League Baseball announced the 2021 Spring Training schedule with the Mets beginning their Grapefruit League play on Feb. 27 against the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Pitchers and catchers are set to report on Wednesday, February 17, while position players will report on Monday, February 22. The Mets will play 31 exhibition games in 2021, including 16 home games in Port St. Lucie. The Mets...
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