MetsMerized’s Jacob Resnick confirms that the Mets have signed left-handed pitcher Hector Santiago. Rich Mancuso of New York Sports Day was the first to report that the two sides had been in agreement on Friday night. Matt Ehalt of the Record/North Jersey reports that it is in fact a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Santiago, 31, served as a swingman for the Chicago White...
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Jason Vargas, LHP Player Data: Age: 35, B/T: L/L Primary Stats: 20 GS, 92 IP, 5.77 ERA, 1.413 WHIP, 8.2 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, 1.8 HR/9, 2.80 K/BB Advanced Stats: 64 ERA+, 5.02 FIP, 4.42 xFIP, 1.00 GB/FB, -0.3 bWAR, 0.1 fWAR, -0.79 WPA Free agency: 2020 (team option available) 2019 Salary: $8MM, with $2MM buyout on 2020 option Grade: D+ 2018 Review While the Mets’ starting rotation definitely...
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Good morning, Mets fans, and Happy New Year! As part of our first rumor roundup of 2019, we have an international signing in progress to report, as well as a few tidbits around the free agent market, which remains quiet. Mariners, Kikuchi Agree to Terms First reported late last night by Fancred Sports’ own Jon Heyman, the Seattle Mariners and Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi have come to...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Welcome to the last hot stove rumor roundup of 2018! As the mill continues to turn, more information has emerged surrounding the infield market as well as the state of affairs in the San Diego Padres’ rotation. Gonzalez, Lowrie on Nationals’ Radar Following up on a previous report that the Washington Nationals had been in touch with DJ LeMahieu and Josh...
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Happy Friday Mets fans! Here’s the scoop on the latest hot stove developments around the league. Realmuto Discussions Persist Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported yesterday that the San Diego Padres have remained in contact with the Miami Marlins regarding a potential deal for star catcher J.T. Realmuto, and are apparently willing to clear a path to win the sweepstakes. Between developing...
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