Author: John Flanigan

Familia Thrilled to Be Back Home in New York

Last week, the New York Mets announced that they reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth $30 million to bring former closer Jeurys Familia back to Flushing. According to Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com, Familia told reporters on a Monday morning conference call that he is “so excited to be back.” “I don’t have the words to describe how I’m feeling right now to be back home,”...

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Projected Opening Day Lineup After Signing Ramos

Over the past couple of weeks, Brodie Van Wagenen has been working hard to fill the Mets’ hole at the catcher position. On Sunday evening, they finally found a resolution. Van Wagenen and the Mets reached an agreement with veteran catcher Wilson Ramos on a two year, $19 million deal. Ramos is heading into his tenth year in the big leagues. In 111 games with the Rays and Phillies in 2018, he hit...

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Mets Would Prefer to Add Realmuto or Grandal

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, to fill their need at catcher the New York Mets would prefer to add either J.T. Realmuto via trade from the Marlins or Yasmani Grandal via free agency. Sherman notes that the Mets are seeking the offensive and defensive upgrade behind the plate that both Realmuto and Grandal offer. However, if the price is too steep for the both of them, the Mets...

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Mets Have Not Ruled Out Andrew Miller

According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, the New York Mets have not ruled out signing lefty Andrew Miller even after agreeing to terms on a three-year, $30 million deal with righty Jeurys Familia. Puma does note though that the Mets do have some concerns over the 33-year old’s health issues. Miller is coming off an injury plagued season, in which he had three separate trips to the disabled list....

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Noah Syndergaard Doesn’t Believe Latest Trade Rumors

It appears the recent trade rumors involving New York Mets starter Noah Syndergaard are not only getting old for Mets fans, but also Syndergaard himself. On Wednesday night, the 26-year old righty voiced his opinion on the matter and MLB Network’s analysis via Twitter. Me watching @MLBNetwork pic.twitter.com/AXYgSQ7QQr — Noah Syndergaard (@Noahsyndergaard) December 12, 2018...

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