Author: Jack Ramsey

Mets Interested in Defensive-Minded Shortstops

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets have shown interest in Freddy Galvis, Adeiny Hechavarria, and Alcides Escobar. As Sherman says in the article, “both the Mets and Yankees have talked to [Galvis’] representatives because there are scenarios in which his bat and, more importantly, his glove could end up on their rosters.” He later adds “they have...

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Heyman: Mets Losing Hope On Realmuto Front

According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, the Mets are “to lose a bit of confidence in J.T. Realmuto talks, and are starting to think about the value of acquiring a defensive catcher — they met on Maldonado Tuesday — and bulking up the bullpen instead.” After reports of the Marlins asking price not dropping and the Mets being connected to Andrew Miller, David Robertson, and Adam Ottavino...

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Red Sox Listening On Former All-Stars In Effort To Shed Payroll

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Red Sox are listening on several former All-Stars in an effort to shed payroll and stay under the luxury tax threshold. The Red Sox are listening on former All-Star Xander Bogaerts, outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., and former Cy Young Award winner Rick Porcello. The article stated that “Parting with any of these players would clearly harm the...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Lots of Smoke, Not Much Fire

The first day of the Winter Meetings went pretty slow, but some pieces began to fall into place for potential splashes and waves in the coming days. Royals Sign Billy Hamilton According to Jon Heyman, the Royals and Billy Hamilton struck a deal on the first day of the Winter Meetings, a one year deal worth just over 5 million dollars. Hamilton, 28, has spent all of his career with the Reds to...

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Report: Mets Met With Catcher Wilson Ramos

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets and the representation of catcher Wilson Ramos had a meeting today at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas. Ramos, 31, is on the open market for the first time in his Major League career, and has been on the Mets list of possible targets before. Ramos appeared in just 111 games last year after having some injury issues (which have created...

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