With the signing of Nicholas Castellanos agreeing to a deal with the Cincinnati Reds Monday afternoon, all of the top tier free agents are gone. But there are some intriguing names that could potentially be a great fit in Queens. Russell Martin With the Mets backup catchers position questionable at best, a veteran like Martin is someone who can come in and be a great veteran leader, ala Todd...
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Former Cubs outfielder Nicholas Castellanos and the Cincinnati Reds agree to a four-year contract, reportedly worth $64 million with an opt out after the first season, per Jon Heyman. After spending his first six and a half big league seasons in Detroit, he made his way to the Cubs at the trade deadline, where he his a whopping .321 in 51 games with 16 homers and 36 RBI, and a 1.5 WAR. The...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, talks between the Mets and Pirates are “intensifying” as the Mets pursue outfielder Starling Marte. The San Diego Padres are also in on the center fielder. Trade talks picked up again after a pretty quiet few months. The talks re-opened as Pittsburgh’s focus shifted from a potential return of major league talent to a return consisting of...
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Chasen Shreve, LHP Position: Reliever Bat/Throw: L/L Age: 29 (July 12, 1990) Acquired: Minor League contract signed on 11/21/19 Among the 15 non-roster invitees currently announced, left-handed reliever Chasen Shreve is one that will definitely spark the big league coaching staffs’ interest. The 6’4″, 195-pound left-hander was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. He played high school...
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With Mets brass deciding to “mutually part ways” with manager Carlos Beltran with just about a month before pitchers and catchers report to Port Saint Lucie, the Mets must fill this spot, and fill it rather quickly. Names have been thrown around such as Eduardo Perez and Dusty Baker, but it may be the easiest route for general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and company to go the route of...
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