Here we take a look at the top-10 remaining free agent relievers. The Mets certainly have a need in the bullpen with the possible suspension of Jeurys Familia, so these free agents are options for Sandy Alderson to consider if he doesn’t want to address the need via trade. Jerry Blevins – Blevins was as steady as they come in 2016, pitching to a 2.79 ERA over 73 appearances. The...
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While David Wright is easily one of the best Mets in franchise history, injuries have severely diminished his level of play over the last few seasons. While his throwing and home run power are the most obvious areas to take hits, he is still David Wright and still capable of producing offensively. Of course, that all depends on his health. As he is suffering from spinal stenosis, there are more...
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As we enter the new year, we all determine our New Years resolutions: What will we do to better ourselves in 2017? As I’ve torn my ACL twice in the last three years, my own resolution is to get through my senior season with all my ligaments intact. Avoiding injury is a resolution shared by many Mets players, but even the perfectly healthy ones are not without flaws. All the Mets have...
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Jerry Blevins was very effective for the Mets in 2016. While that helped get the Mets to the Wild Card game, it also might have set his price out of the Mets’ range this offseason. With other lefty relievers like Brett Cecil getting big contracts, the 33 year-old free agent has set his sights on a three year deal and it looks like he might get it. Other options on the free agent market are...
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If you’re pressed for time, here’s the short answer: Very good. The Mets have Lucas Duda at first, Neil Walker at second, Asdrubal Cabrera at shortstop, David Wright at third, and Jose Reyes in a super utility role. Not mentioned in that list is fan favorite Wilmer Flores. Flores is relatively proficient at every infield position, and with Reyes filling in for Wright on his days off,...
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