Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports that Eric Hosmer and his camp, led by Scott Boras, are still looking to get a deal longer than seven years. It was reported this month that Hosmer had at least two seven-year offers on the table from the San Diego Padres and Kansas City Royals with the highest bid being reported at $147 million. The 28-year old hit .318/.385/.498 last season with 25 home runs...
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The Mets are going to go to Spring Training with seven legitimate rotation options for 2018 season. If everyone is healthy, the first four spots will be occupied by Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz, and Matt Harvey. The last spot will be a competition between Zack Wheeler, Robert Gsellman, and Seth Lugo. However, I find it hard believe that the Mets will not give the spot to Wheeler...
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Jerry Blevins spoke last week about his role in 2018 as Steven Marcus of Newsday details. As talked about by Mets manager Mickey Callaway, the team will deploy a closer-by-committee approach for the 2018 season. Jeurys Familia, when healthy, was the hands-down closer for the team from 2015-2017. Mets reliever Jerry Blevins is one of the pitchers likely to get some chances late in the game this...
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One rival talent evaluator detailed his take on the Mets as potentially being a very steady team in 2018, as detailed in an article written by Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com. The evaluator said that the Mets should make a bold move and have Steven Matz in the bullpen this season. For an elaboration on the idea here is the exact statement by the evaluator: “If they need another lefty, Matz might...
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The Mets are still in the process of rounding out their roster and with many top free agents still available, the Mets could have a lot options to do so. The most linear way of thinking on this issue would be to sign or trade for a second/third baseman. However, in a free agent class so loaded, maybe the Mets should look to get a little creative to make a roster capable of making the playoffs,...
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