Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Mets balked at giving up Brandon Nimmo in a trade for Andrew McCutchen before he was traded to the San Francisco Giants yesterday. It is also mentioned in the article that the Mets believe that they can, in turn, center a deal around Nimmo to entice the Pirates to deal Josh Harrison. However, with many free agent options available, Rosenthal’s...
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic has the latest on Josh Harrison, that includes quotes from Harrison alluding to a trade request. Harrison had this to say on the matter: “My passion for Pittsburgh, what it has MEANT to me, what it MEANS to me, can never be questioned. I love this city, I love the fans, I love my teammates.” “If indeed the team does not expect to contend this year or...
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So far this off-season, the Mets have prioritized adding hitting and relief pitching with the acquisitions of Jay Bruce, Adrian Gonzalez, and Anthony Swarzak. However, none of those pieces addresses one of the biggest weaknesses on this team for the past few years. Speed. Even when this team went to the World Series in 2015, the Mets did not have this. In fact, they re-acquired Eric Young Jr....
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Mike Puma of the New York Post reported this morning that as long as Gonzalez is healthy, he will likely start the season with the team on Opening Day, while Dominic Smith will be sent to Triple-A. After signing Adrian Gonzalez, one of the main complaints about him that emerged was his reputation for being a clubhouse issue. Well, former Mets manager, Bobby Valentine talked to Puma regarding his...
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After signing Jay Bruce, the Mets have managed to assemble a strong outfield offense between him, Yoenis Cespedes and Michael Conforto. The defense is another story, however. Bruce’s reunion with the Mets means that Juan Lagares will no longer be able to play center field every day in 2018 if everyone were to remain healthy. As a result, Michael Conforto is expected to handle everyday...
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