According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, Ben Cherington’s name keeps coming up around the league as the top candidate to replace Sandy Alderson as the Mets general manager. Previously, Buster Olney of ESPN said the Mets had interest in Ben Cherington to be their next general manager. Cherington, 44, was a long time executive for the Boston Red Sox. Cherington started out as an international...
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No. 30 Ali Sanchez, C Ht: R/R Wt: 196 lb. Level: St. Lucie B/T: R/R Age: 1/20/97 (21) Age Dif: -1.4 Acquired: Signed 2013 (690K Bonus) 2018 Stats: 71 G, 281 PA, 15 2B, 3B, 5 HR, 28 RBI, .267/.299/.387 Previous Rank: 49 The young catcher is known for his plus defense behind the plate with a strong arm, regarded as a good receiver and moves well behind the plate as well. The big key for Sanchez is...
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In his chat on Wednesday, Keith Law of ESPN talked about the New York Mets farm system. After last season, the system didn’t look good due to injuries, graduations and poor performances. Most notably, injuries to Thomas Szapucki and Anthony Kay, plus a poor season from 2016 first round pick, Justin Dunn. The Mets system added high-end talent through the draft and international free agency,...
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The New York Mets (44-61) were defeated by the Washington Nationals (54-53) by a score of 5-3 and got swept in this two-game series down in the Nation’s capital. At least they didn’t lose by 21 today. Pitching Noah Syndergaard returned from his hand, foot, and mouth disease to make this start. The righty gave up a two-out RBI single to Bryce Harper and a two-run homer to Anthony...
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The Pirates and Rays have a deal in place for Chris Archer according to Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays will receive RHP Tyler Glasnow and OF Austin Meadows from the Pirates. There is also a third piece that is not known at the time. Archer has a 4.31 ERA (93 ERA+) and 3.62 FIP for the Rays this season. He is under team...
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