Author: Josh Finkelstein

Mets Still Pursuing Starling Marte, Could Send MLB Outfielder to Pittsburgh

Andy Martino of SNY reports that the Mets are still in on Starling Marte and that the team would likely send an MLB outfielder to the Pittsburgh Pirates in return. Jon Heyman of MLB Network adds that names have been discussed between the two sides, but that it is unclear how far down the road these trade discussions currently are. In terms of what MLB outfielder could be involved, the Mets...

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Jeurys Familia Has Lost Almost 20 Pounds This Offseason

New Mets’ manager Carlos Beltran spoke with reporters at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday and said that Jeurys Familia has “lost almost 20 pounds” this offseason. “To me, that shows me that he wants to prove himself this year,” Beltran said regarding his weight loss. “There’s no doubt that he wants to get back to the Familia that we all know.”...

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MLB News: Phillies Sign Didi Gregorius To One Year Deal

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Philadelphia Phillies have signed Didi Gregorius. Sweeny Murti of WFAN adds that it is a one-year deal for the shortstop. Gregorius, 29, is coming off an injury-plagued 2019 season in which he hit .238/.276/.441 with 16 home runs and 61 RBI to give himself a 84 wRC+ and 0.9 fWAR over 82 games for the New York Yankees. However, he registered a...

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Getting Familiar With Jake Marisnick

Jake Marisnick was drafted in the third round of the 2009 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays and showed a lot of promise early on in the minor leagues. Marisnick made his professional debut in 2010 at rookie-level ball and hit .287/.373/.459 with three homers, 14 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in 35 games. That prompted the team to promote him to Low-A in which he struggled to replicate his success as...

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Mets Showing Interest in Rick Porcello

Matt Cerone of SNY reports that the Mets are talking to free agent starter, Rick Porcello, and that there is mutual interest in reaching an agreement. Porcello, 30, is coming off a season in which he registered a 5.52 ERA, 4.76 FIP, and 1.394 WHIP with 7.4 K/9 as compared to 2.3 BB/9 for the Boston Red Sox. He’s been notably durable throughout his career having made 32 or more starts in...

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