Author: Kai Chang

Morning Briefing: Nolan Arenado Reportedly Willing To Join Mets

Good morning, Mets fans! On Monday, Cardinals president of baseball operations stated that he would attempt to trade Nolan Arenado this season. By Tuesday, more details emerged regarding Arenado’s wish list in the event of a potential trade, which now seems increasingly likely. Arenado’s goal is to join a winning team, according to his agent Joel Wolfe. “…Let’s try and find a...

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Free Agent Profile: Ryne Stanek, RP

Ryne Stanek, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 33 (07/26/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 63 G, 55 1/3 IP, 4.88 ERA, 1.319 WHIP, 7-3, 67 SO, 25 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 78 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 10.4% BB%, 3.46 xERA, 4.14 FIP, 4.18 xFIP, 0.0 fWAR Rundown Ryne Stanek broke into the majors in 2017 with the Tampa Bay Rays, and was generally decent in the late 2010s, pitching to a 3.80 ERA over 163...

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Morning Briefing: Boras Says Soto Signing is Not Imminent

Good morning, Mets fans! There’s been some misinformation floating around social media, but Juan Soto’s agent Scott Boras clarified that Soto has “begun the process of eliminating teams,” and his signing isn’t imminent. Additionally, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic learned that bidding for the star slugger has reached $600 million. Latest Mets News Some awards given...

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Free Agent Profile: Aroldis Chapman, RP

Aroldis Chapman, RP Position: RP B/T: L/L Age: 36 (02/28/1988) 2024 Traditional Stats: 68 G, 61 2/3 IP, 3.79 ERA, 1.346 WHIP, 5-5, 98 SO, 39 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 111 ERA+, 37% K%, 14.7% BB%, 2.96 xERA, 3.04 FIP, 3.14 xFIP, 1.1 fWAR Rundown Aroldis Chapman is known for firing a 105.8-mile-per-hour fastball in 2010 when he was just 22 years old—the fastest pitch ever recorded in MLB history. He...

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Free Agent Profile: Gleyber Torres, 2B

Gleyber Torres, 2B Position: 2B B/T: R/R Age: 27 (12/13/1996) 2024 Traditional Stats: 665 PA, .257/.330/.378/.709, 151 H, 15 HR, 63 RBI 2024 Advanced Stats: 104 wRC+, 20.5 SO%, 9.8 BB%, .306 BABIP, .310 xWOBA, 1.7 fWAR, -7 OAA   Rundown The Mets are in a tough spot at second base. Jeff McNeil, a veteran, is a potential trade candidate because of his inconsistency at the plate. Luisangel...

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