Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Trey Mancini Signs With Cubs

Good morning, Mets fans! Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports that Trey Mancini and the Chicago Cubs have come to an agreement on a two-year contract with an opt-out. Mancini had previously been a target for the Mets at the trade deadline and the offseason before the Cubs came and took him off the market. Last season, Mancini was dealt by the Baltimore Orioles to the Houston Astros in a three-team trade...

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Morning Briefing: Mariners Sign AJ Pollock

Good morning, Mets fans! Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Seattle Mariners have signed outfielder AJ Pollock to a one-year, $7 million contract, pending physical. The 35-year-old Pollock, who mashes against left-handed pitching, joins new acquisitions Teoscar Hernandez and Kolten Wong in the Mariners lineup. Now onto the morning briefing! Latest Mets News Mets owner Steve Cohen hosted a...

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Morning Briefing: Carlos Correa Camp Has Spoken With Other Clubs

Good morning, Mets fans! An interesting turn of events took place in the middle of the Carlos Correa-to-the-Mets saga, and it potentially involves another suitor for his services. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported yesterday that Carlos Correa’s camp has touched base with one or two teams over the last few days, as the contract discussions with the Mets and Steve Cohen over contract...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: AJ Pollock, OF

A.J. Pollock Position: OF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 35 (12/05/1987) 2022 Traditional Statistics: 138 G, 120 H, 14 HR, 56 RBI, .245 BA, .292 OBP, .389 SLG, .681 OPS, 26 2B 2022 Advanced Statistics: 0.4 WAR, .317 wOBA, 92 wRC+,  .278 BABip, .981 FP, 4 DRS, -2 OAA Rundown After three seasons with the Dodgers, in which AJ Pollock slashed .282/.337/.519, posted a 125 wRC+ with 52 home runs, and reached a...

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Morning Briefing: Mets, Correa Still Quiet On Deal

Good morning, Mets fans! Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the New York Mets and Carlos Correa’s camp have been quiet over the Christmas holiday, all while a possible deal has been in flux due to complications from an injury Correa sustained in 2014. First appearing on his physical with San Francisco, both San Fran and the Mets have expressed concern over an ankle injury and...

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