Author: Johnluke Chaparro

Morning Briefing: Manfred Confirms Universal DH

Good morning, Mets fans! Amongst the news of MLB commissioner Robert Manfred remaining optimistic that the 2022 MLB season start time will remain in tact as well as the players willing to lose regular season games in exchange for a fair deal, two big pieces of news were revealed during yesterday’s press conference. Owners of major league teams have agreed to eliminate draft pick...

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Morning Briefing: Owners And Players At Odds, Mediator Requested

Good morning, Mets fans! On Thursday, Major League Baseball requested a federal mediator to help offer “immediate assistance” with negotiations for the new CBA. An independent branch of the United States Government would come in and potentially assist in mediating issues between the owners and players. In order for this to go forward, it would need approval from the MLBPA, and...

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Five Right-Handed Relievers Available on the Free Agent Market

Pitching always comes at a premium, especially if a club is trying to build a bullpen that can sustain the rest of the rotation. A solid showing in 2021, the Mets bullpen was one of the strong points last season and can certainly fit new additions to help continue that trend going into 2022. We discussed five left handed relievers available on the market that could be solid options in the wake...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Listening On McNeil, Davis, Smith

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Andy Martino of SNY, the Mets are willing to listen to trade offers on IF J.D. Davis, IF/OF Jeff McNeil and 1B/LF Dominic Smith. The addition of Eduardo Escobar and the return of Robinson Cano to the main roster means that one of the three will more than likely be moved. Although another report from Martino states the Mets will not make any major additions...

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Morning Briefing: MLB Squashes Rays’ Dual City Proposal

Good morning, Mets fans! Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times goes into detail on the recent news of MLB rejecting the dual city proposal for the Tampa Bay Rays. The club brought forward an proposal to play half their games at Tropicana Field, while playing the second half of the season in Montreal, Canada. This was seen by Rays upper management as a viable option to keep the Rays in Tampa Bay...

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