Author: James Villani

Report: Phillies Acquire Jesús Luzardo; Send A Top Prospect To Miami

Early Sunday morning, Robert Murray of FanSided reported that the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement to acquire left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo from the Miami Marlins. According to Craig Mish of Herald Sports, the Marlins are getting back shortstop Starlyn Caba and outfielder Emaarion Boyd. In addition to Luzardo, the Phillies are also receiving minor-league catcher Paul McIntosh,...

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Free Agent Profile: Alex Bregman, 3B

Alex Bregman, 3B Postion: 3B B/T: R/R Age: 30 (03/30/1994) 2023 Traditional Stats: 634 PA, .260/.315/.453/.768, 26 HR, 75 RBI, 2023 Advanced Stats: 118 wRC+, 13.6 SO%, 6.9 BB%, .375 BABIP, .323 xwOBA, 4.1 fWAR, 4.1 bWAR Rundown  Overshadowed by Juan Soto, career-long Houston Astros’ third baseman Alex Bregman is one of the biggest bats on the market. The 30-year-old has been one of the...

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Taking Stock Of The Mets’ Payroll Situation

Despite the New York Mets’ historic signing of Juan Soto, the team is still in a terrific spot when it comes to its finances. Soto’s $51 million a year deal raises the Mets’ total competitive balance tax (CBT) 40-man roster payroll to $248.5 million, according to Cot’s Baseball Contracts. A figure that is still in a much better spot than it was last year. Currently, the...

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Report: Mets Meeting With Nick Pivetta

Updated Post – Dec. 11 at 13:05 Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports the Mets are meeting with free agent right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta on Wednesday. Pivetta did receive and turn down the qualifying offer from the Boston Red Sox, so the Mets would lose draft picks (third and sixth) if they were to sign the right-hander. The 31-year-old had a 4.14 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 172 strikeouts in...

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Should The Mets Capitalize On Luisangel Acuña’s Early Successes?

It is no secret that New York Mets prospect, Luisangel Acuña, impressed mightily to end the 2024 regular season. Acuña was called up and filled a large role for the club after Francisco Lindor injured his back. Acuña ended the regular season with 39 at-bats, going 12-for-39 with six extra-base hits, six runs batted in, and a .966 OPS. He impressed so much, he was included on the postseason...

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