New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil entered the 2018 season as an unranked prospect, but he took the league by storm with his impressive debut towards the end of the 2018 season. Upon receiving the call to the big leagues, McNeil hit .329/.381/.471 with eleven doubles, six triples, three home runs, seven stolen bases, and 19 RBI’s in 63 games. According to Statcast, his contact percentage was...
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According to Mike Puma of the NY Post, Scott Aldred is among the candidates to become the next bullpen coach for the Mets. Aldred, 50, currently serves as a Minor League Pitching Coordinator for the New York Yankees, a position that he has filled since taking over at the start of the 2016 season. Prior to that, Aldred was a pitching coach throughout the Yankees minor league system for ten...
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Andy Martino of SNY TV, is reporting that the New York Mets have been aggressive in their pursuit of Seattle Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano. The 36-year-old Cano is coming off a suspension shortened season in which he still posted a 3.2 bWAR in 80 games. In addition to playing mostly second base, Cano also played two games at third base and 14 at first base in 2018. The Mariners started...
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Baseball America recently took a look back at the 2018 MLB Draft, as they released the report cards for each team’s 2018 Draft Class. Of note, New York Mets top draft pick Jarred Kelenic, is being regarded by BA as the “best pure hitter” of the organization’s draft class. At just 18-years old, the Mets selected Kelenic with the sixth overall pick in the draft. He got...
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According to multiple sources including Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the Atlanta Braves and third baseman Josh Donaldson have agreed to a one year deal worth $23 million. In 2018, Donaldson was limited to just 52 games with the Blue Jays and Indians due to a calf injury. He hit a combined .246/.352/.449 with 14 doubles, eight home runs, and 23 RBI. Donaldson’s $23 million salary will match...
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