Good morning, Mets fans, and Merry Christmas Eve! Today’s hot stove rumor roundup features a couple of interesting trade block developments, as well as a few acquisitions surrounding free agent starters. Andújar on the Block In a recent roundup for Fancred Sports, Jon Heyman has stated that the Yankees might be “quietly shopping” third baseman and rookie sensation Miguel...
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The Mets’ recent signing of Wilson Ramos benefits the club not only from the perspective of an everyday lineup, but also in terms of depth behind the plate. Once conflicted with a split core that compiled a 92 wRC+ last season, manager Mickey Callaway is now free to limit the tandem of Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki to reserve roles, and as a result, general manager Brodie Van...
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Anthony Fenech of Free Press Sports is reporting that the Detroit Tigers have been in contact with the Mets about a potential trade for third baseman and outfielder Nicholas Castellanos. According to a number of team sources, some of whom have been in contact alongside the Mets, the asking price on Castellanos is “high, among other words and phrases.” Castellanos, who turns 27 this...
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Happy Friday, Mets fans! Though the Winter Meetings have come to a close, the rumor mill continues to spin. On the docket for today’s rumor roundup, we have a three-team deal as well as a couple of trade and free agent negotiations that could gain traction through the weekend. Blockbuster Trifecta Sends Santana Back to Cleveland, Encarnación to Seattle Perhaps the most noteworthy...
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In his most recent collection of insider notes following the conclusion of the Winter Meetings, Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports reports that the Mets have shown interest in six-time All-Star Nelson Cruz. Cruz, 38, just wrapped up the last year in a four-year, $57MM deal with the Seattle Mariners, completing his fifth consecutive year of 30+ homers and 90+ RBI, though admittedly falling down the...
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