In December 2015, Ben Zobrist spurned the Mets for the Chicago Cubs, so New York had to shift focus to plan B. Plan B turned out to be better than anything they could have ever asked for. Asdrubal Cabrera was coming off a decent year for the Rays, but it was no secret to any team in on him in the winter that his time at shortstop was limited. Cabrera had a history of knee issues and was a...
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The New York Mets have designated outfielder Kevin Kaczmarski for assignment today as a part of a flurry of roster moves according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Kaczmarski, 26, was a ninth round draft pick in 2015 by the Mets and he made his major league debut in June. He went 0-for-4 with a walk and strikeout in the big leagues for the Mets. The left-handed hitter has slashed .357/.421/.444...
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According to Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post, Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo reached out to her with the following statement: “Bryce is not going anywhere. I believe in this team.” This comes after reports last night of Harper being available late last night and the Indians being possible partners. The Nationals, 52-53, have fallen on a disappointing season as they sit third in the...
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According to Buster Olney of ESPN, the Mets plan to keep starters Noah Syndergaard, Jacob deGrom, and likely Zack Wheeler through Tuesday’s Non-Waiver Trading Deadline. He adds that “They intend to contend next year. and will need to round out their rotation, and looks like Wheeler will be part of it.” Olney did not mention the availability of Steven Matz, how ever, who has...
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Following the Mets 1-0 win over the PIrates, catcher Devin Mesoraco said that he would “be super excited to go to a team that is in playoff contention. No doubt about it. “That’s the goal, to get to the playoffs, and win a lot of games,” he continued. “I’m not tied here through next year or anything like that, but I am very grateful to the Mets for taking a chance on me because that’s what...
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