One of the biggest points from Mets GM Billy Eppler’s statements on Friday was his desire to to improve the team’s starting pitching in free agency. When talking about the free agent starting pitching market — which includes the likes of Max Scherzer, Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke and Marcus Stroman — Eppler said on WFAN, “A lot of those agents are going to hear from me.”...
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“Would you rather have that manager be an expert in poker or chess?” new Mets GM Billy Eppler said in his introductory press conference on Friday. The joke was harmless enough, but it covered for a fact that Eppler revealed in more detail later in the press conference: The Mets have only barely begun their search for a manager. While the Mets’ hiring of Eppler to fill their GM...
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The Houston Astros have offered free agent shortstop Carlos Correa a five-year, $160M contract, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26 Houston. Correa, 27, is one of the top free agents on the market. While the AAV comes out to an attractive $32M, Correa may want more than a five-year guarantee. Correa’s been with the Astros ever since they drafted him with the first overall pick in 2012. He...
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Arizona Fall League The Salt River Rafters took a 3-2 loss to the Mesa Solar Sox on Friday. Mets pitcher Colin Holderman threw a scoreless inning in the effort, improving his ERA to 11.37. A pitcher named Wilmer Flores started for the River Rafters, giving up two runs in two innings. RHP Colin Holderman: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K Brett Baty started at third base hitting cleanup, while Carlos...
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Let’s go Mets! Beloved Red Sox broadcaster and former player Jerry Remy died on Sunday at the age of 68. He was in the midst of his seventh battle with cancer. The entire baseball community mourns his loss. On a lighter note, Halloween is in the rearview mirror as we swerve into November. There will be November baseball this year, as the Astros kept their World Series hopes alive with a...
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