As per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets are still looking for a left handed reliever to add to their bullpen this off-season, but do not want to pay a premium price on another free agent. Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen told reporters Thursday afternoon, “any areas where we could continue to balance our team out would be ideal, but we are going to have to wait and see how that plays out. If...
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According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, the Mets have talked to the Red Sox about catchers Christian Vazquez, Sandy Leon, and Blake Swihart, but nothing is considered serious right now. They have also discussed signing Wilson Ramos and Martin Maldonado as fallback options to their top target, J.T. Realmuto. The Red Sox have three starting-caliber catchers and have a willingness to move one or...
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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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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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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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