FanGraphs recently released their projected postseason odds for the 2021 MLB season, and similar to Baseball Prospectus’ PECOTA projections, they are seemingly very high on the much improved New York Mets. The Mets finished the 2020 pandemic shortened season with a 26-34 record, which was tied with the Washington Nationals at the bottom of the barrel in the National League East. After a...
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There’s no denying over the past couple of seasons the New York Mets big league roster and upper levels of the minors have really lacked quality big league depth. One of the biggest points of emphasis by team President Sandy Alderson this offseason has been building a deeper roster from top to bottom. To this point in the offseason, Alderson and company have stayed true to their word....
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This past weekend, the New York Mets added a strong defensive center fielder to their roster, reaching an agreement with Albert Almora on a big league deal with a $1.25 million base salary, plus incentives. Whether or not this was a smart investment for Sandy Alderson and company remains to be seen. In the mean time, it is worth getting to know Almora as he will certainly be donning the orange...
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According to Ken Rosenthal, sources have told the Athletic the New York Mets are interested in free-agent third baseman Justin Turner, but the two sides are not matching up on terms. Turner has been an absolute star for the Dodgers since being non-tendered by the Mets following the 2013 season. The 36-year old has finished in the Top-15 in NL MVP voting three times, posted a .302 average, .886...
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Baseball Prospectus has released their PECOTA projections for the 2021 season. After an extremely busy first offseason in the Steve Cohen era, they have the New York Mets finishing atop the National League East with a 95-65 record. The Mets finished the 2020 pandemic shortened season with a 26-34 record, which was tied with the Washington Nationals at the bottom of the barrel in the NL East....
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