Author: Josh Finkelstein

What a Francisco Lindor Trade Could Look Like For Mets

Andrew Simon, Jason Catania, and Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com compiled a list of six trade scenarios that could result in the Cleveland Indians actually deciding to trade Francisco Lindor. Lindor, 26, hit .284/.335/.518 with 32 home runs, 74 RBI, and 22 stolen bases in 2019 to give himself a 114 wRC+ and 4.4 fWAR. He has graded above average defensively at shortstop in each of his first five...

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Mets Top 15 Games of the Decade

With the 2010s coming to a close, it’s time to acknowledge some of the greatest achievements of the decade. In this article, I will look at the top 15 games of the decade. Truth be told, there were so many to pick from in this article. For me, personally, these games basically cover my teenage years into my young adult life thus far (11-21 years old). Here is my list of the top 15 games...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Dodgers Engaged in Mookie Betts Trade Talks

Dodgers Eyeing Betts Bob Nightengale of USA Today heard that the Los Angeles Dodgers have talked to the Boston Red Sox about a deal that would land them Mookie Betts. Nightengale notes that the Dodgers have floated Corey Seager in trade talks, but are reluctant to part with Gavin Lux. He went on to say that the Red Sox love the idea of potentially acquiring Will Smith if he’s made...

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Rick Porcello Believes Mets Bring Him Closer To World Series Return

Rick Porcello spoke with Marc Malusis and Maggie Gray on WFAN to discuss his decision to sign with the New York Mets. Growing up in New Jersey and as a Mets fan certainly would have been a convincing argument, but there was a bigger thing that made him move to New York. “They’ve got a pretty strong culture here,” Porcello said on Tuesday. “From top to bottom, you’ve...

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Mets’ Excuses To Not Spend Dwindle After Restructuring Cespedes’ Deal

The New York Mets agreed to a settlement with Yoenis Cespedes on Friday night that stunned the baseball world as he took a significant salary cut as part of the agreement due to an impending hearing on the injury he sustained at his ranch. As part of the agreement, Cespedes agreed to have his salary reduced from $29.5 million in 2020 to less than $10 million as detailed by Joel Sherman of the...

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