It’s official… Second baseman Daniel Murphy has declined his one year, $15.8 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets, who will now receive a compensation pick between the first and second rounds in next year’s draft when he signs with a new team. It was a no-brainer for Murphy, who has a potential multi-year deal waiting for him in free agency worth anywhere between $45-60...
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1. Mets Are Seeking Bullpen Upgrades It appears the top priority for the Mets is improving the backend of the bullpen and finding that 8th inning setup man who could be a reliable bridge to closer Jeurys Familia. Their bullpen was completely exposed in the World Series, blowing three late leads and allowing 24 earned runs, 47 hits and 17 walks in 51.1 innings. The Mets will not bring back Tyler...
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With the General Managers Meetings at a close, Assistant GM John Ricco and his small entourage return home to Flushing where they will speak to Sandy Alderson and discuss all the things they’ve learned and any information that was gathered. “We’re still kind of thinking about what the best direction would be based on what we’ve learned,” Ricco said....
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Update: Mets inquired on Andrelton Simmons this morning and were told that it would take Matt Harvey or Jacob deGrom. (Joel Sherman) That’s code for, “We’re not trading him to you or anyone else in the division.” * * * * * * According to Jonah Keri of ESPN, the Atlanta Braves are discussing a trade involving shortstop Andrelton Simmons with a team from the National...
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The Mets are showing interest in free agent reliever Joakim Soria, according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. Soria, 31, was one of the most dominant closers in the American League when he was with the Kansas City Royals. From 2007 to 2011 he saved 160 games and posted a 2.40 ERA and 1.043 WHIP with a 9.7 K9 for the Royals. After missing the 2012 season with elbow surgery he worked his way back to...
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