Author: Jack Hendon

MLB News: Yankees Extend Luis Severino

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the New York Yankees and right-handed ace Luis Severino are in agreement on a four-year, $40MM extension with a club option for 2023. Joel Sherman of the New York Post had reported the two sides nearing a multi-year agreement (pending a physical) to avoid arbitration earlier in the day. Just five days from 25 years of age, Severino made just under $605K last year...

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Mets Top Execs’ List of Most Improved Teams

In a morning kickoff piece for The Athletic, Jayson Stark previews spring training with a handful of stories and survey results from a group of 30 “esteemed baseball managers, coaches, scouts and executives.” Among noteworthy discussions around the league, Stark reveals that 24 of these 30 heads pegged the New York Mets among their list of the three most improved teams in baseball,...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Kluber Trade Talks Have Quieted Down

Happy Monday, Mets fans! Welcome to another edition of the hot stove rumor roundup! With spring training just around the corner, more than a handful of free agents remain unsigned, though teams remain interested in adding pieces. Likelihood of Kluber Trade Fading In a disheartening development for those baseball fans seeking solace in the trade market, there is now “no chance”...

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MLB News: Phillies, Marlins Agree to Realmuto Trade

Jim Bowden of The Athletic is reporting that the Miami Marlins have agreed to trade catcher J.T. Realmuto to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for catcher Jorge Alfaro as well as pitching prospect Sixto Sánchez as well as – per Jeff Passan of ESPN- left-hander Will Stewart and an international bonus slot. In Realmuto, the Phillies effectively win the rights to the most promising...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Realmuto Talks Picking Up

Good morning, Mets fans! Here’s today’s hot stove rumor roundup. Phillies, Padres Still in on Realmuto Though little progress seems to have been made in their pursuit of either Bryce Harper or Manny Machado, the Philadelphia Phillies remain engaged in the market for Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic first reported that they had “recently checked...

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