As expected, the New York Mets reached out to Alan Nero, the agent for free agent Ben Zobrist, according to a report by Dan Martin of the New York Post. Martin says the Mets figure to make a strong push for Zobrist, whose versatility would allow them to use him at second base and in the outfield. Zobrist, who turns 35 in May, could get as much as a four-year deal worth over $60 million. I...
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While right-hander Zack Wheeler continues to rehab from the elbow surgery which wiped out his 2015 season, there’s been no shortage of interest in the former top pitching prospect. However, Mets assistant general manager John Ricco told Marc Carig of Newsday said that the team is by no means shopping him, but will of course listen to offers on him or anyone else on the team....
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It was interesting to see three players accept their qualifying offers on Friday. Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus, Orioles catcher Matt Wieters and Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson became the first players to ever accept their team’s QO since this new compensation system was adopted in 2012. Overwhelmingly, 16 of the 20 players did decline their $15.8 million offers and one player,...
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As most of you all know by now, on Friday, the Atlanta Braves dealt All-World defensive shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catching prospect Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for highly regarded pitching prospects Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis. Also heading to Atlanta was veteran shortstop Erick Aybar. Braves GM John Coppolella told reporters on Saturday, that Aybar was a key to the...
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Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports broke the news that the Boston Red Sox have acquired premier closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres in exchange for a package of minor league prospects that include pitcher Logan Allen, infielder Carlos Asuaje, shortstop Javier Guerra and outfielder Manuel Margot. Both teams have confirmed the trade. Kimbrel, the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year and...
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