Author: Jack Hendon

Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Matheny Going Back to Work

Good morning, Mets fans, and happy Saturday! Although no major transactions took place yesterday, there are still a few noteworthy developments to take a look at: Matheny Hired as Special Advisor for Royals Just a few months removed from an embarrassing dismissal from the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization, former big-league catcher Mike Matheny is back in a chair, albeit in a less hands-on...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Developing Market For Lefty Starters

Happy Friday, Mets fans, and welcome back to another edition of the hot stove rumor roundup! Today’s headlines are (almost) all about pitching, with some updates on teams looking to make a splash on the market as well those looking to sell and start from scratch. Happ, Corbin Market Updates In a recent roundup of his own for MLB.com, Jon Morosi provided a forecast of the interest in free...

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2018 Mets Report Card: Jeff McNeil, 2B

Jeff McNeil, 2B Player Data: Age: 26, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 63 G, 248 PA, 3 HR, 19 RBI, .329/.381/.471 Advanced Stats: 137 wRC+, .368 wOBA, 5.6% BB, 9.7% K, 2.7 fWAR/2.4 bWAR Free agency: 2025 2019 Salary: Pre-arbitration Grade: A 2018 Review If there is one hitter who best characterized the Mets’ revitalized second half, it has to be Jeff McNeil. Making his big-league debut as a...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: The Paxton Aftermath

Good morning Mets fans, and welcome back to another rumor roundup! With the first blockbuster trade on the board, neighboring teams are under more pressure to make moves as rival front offices begin putting pieces together and negotiating with free agents. Here are a handful of updates from yesterday’s action:   Yankees Not Finished Adding Pitchers Yet While the acquisition of former...

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Josh Lewin Leaving Mets Radio Team for San Diego Padres

According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, Josh Lewin is leaving the Mets radio team to take on a role with the San Diego Padres radio. Sources have told Marchand that Lewin will be taking on a newly created position on Padres radio in which he will primarily be the pre- and postgame host. Lewin, 50, currently serves as the voice of UCLA basketball and football. He previously covered the...

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