Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Braves Trade Michael Soroka, Four Others For Aaron Bummer

Good morning, Mets fans! Although it’s been a slow start to the offseason, the Braves made a trade Thursday night, acquiring reliever Aaron Bummer for Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Nicky Lopez, Braden Shewmake and Riley Gowens. Soroka is a former first-round pick, but his career has been sidetracked by injuries. Latest Mets News Bryan Hoch of MLB.com tweets that Mets beat writer Tim...

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Morning Briefing: Mendoza Continues to Receive Praise

Good morning, Mets fans! Former Yankee Harrison Bader is one of the voices commending Mets new manager Carlos Mendoza. Bader shared his thoughts tonight at Joe Torre’s Safe at Home charity gala in midtown, as reported by Anthony McCarron of SNY. Bader says: “Baseball is obviously going in a direction where you have to manage the front office and manage the analytical department, but, at...

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2023 Mets Report Card: José Quintana, SP

José Quintana, SP Player Data: 34 (01/24/1989), B/T: R/L Traditional Stats: 13 GS, 3-6, 75 2/3 IP, 3.57 ERA, 1.308 WHIP, 60 SO, 24 BB, 5 HR Advanced Stats: 119 ERA+, 3.52 FIP, 18.8 SO%, 7.5 BB%, .307 BABIP, 1.6 bWAR 2023 Salary: $13 million Grade B+ 2023 Review Known for his ability to eat innings and maintain his durability, José Quintana signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the Mets in...

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Getting To Know New Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza

Yesterday, the New York Mets made the decision to hire Carlos Mendoza as the team’s 24th manager in franchise history, as reported by numerous outlets. Mendoza replaces Buck Showalter, who was let go by incoming president of baseball operations David Stearns, after two seasons at the helm. This hiring makes Mendoza the second full-time, Venezuelan-born manager in MLB history—the first...

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Morning Briefing: Counsell Will Stay With Brewers If They Match Top Offer

Good morning, Mets fans! According to the Journal Sentinel, should the Milwaukee Brewers decide to equal the highest offer for manager Craig Counsell receives in free agency, it is highly probable that they will keep him as their manager. However, if they opt not to match the offer, which is expected to come from the New York Mets, Counsell will most likely manage a different team in 2024. The...

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