Going into the off-season, the Mets had set out a plan for their outfield next season. It appeared that Juan Lagares was going to have a significant role in that and would be the everyday centerfielder. The 28-year old has never been known for his bat over the course of his career. Lagares has a .257/.297/.366 slash line with a wRC+ of 84 in his five seasons in the majors. This past season was...
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According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Mets have now decided to sign Adrian Gonzalez to a minimum salary deal, pending a physical. Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that it will be a Major League deal. Original Post- 9:37 p.m. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Mets are in serious discussions to sign first-baseman Adrian Gonzalez. Last season was by far the worst year for...
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At the beginning of the off-season, Sandy Alderson made it clear that his number one priority would be to significantly improve the bullpen so that they can “bridge the gap” to Jerry Blevins, AJ Ramos, and Jeurys Familia. He did improve the ‘pen by signing Anthony Swarzak to a two-year, $14 million contract, but there is still a need for at least one more reliever. However, as...
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Steven Marcus of Newsday reports that the Mets are still are interested in a reunion with Jay Bruce and Addison Reed. The Mets had been rumored previously to have been interested in both, but after the Mets signed Anthony Swarzak it became unlikely they would still look to spend money on Reed. Last year, the 29-year old had a 2.84 ERA, 1.053 WHIP, and 3.67 FIP while notching 19 saves in 76...
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Betsy Helfand of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the Las Vegas 51s coaching staff has been decided upon. One of the additions to the staff today was Grant Hufford, who was a part of the Houston Astros organization last year and will serve as the 51s team’s trainer in 2018. Hufford is actually the third member of the coaching staff to come over from the Astros as Tony Defrancesco...
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