Per ESPN’s Adam Rubin via Twitter, Lucas Duda will be the 2017 starting first baseman. When asked if he thinks prospect Dominic Smith would have a chance in Spring Training, Rubin said, “He has not played above Double-A, so no. Lucas Duda is the 2017 first baseman. Then it’s potentially Dominic Smith’s turn.” The Mets will probably be active on the free agent/trade...
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Mets captain David Wright will be ready for Spring Training, barring any setbacks. In addition to fighting spinal stenosis, Wright’s season was derailed by a herniated disc in his neck. He had surgery to repair it, and he is meeting with his surgeon in December to be cleared for baseball activities. Wright, 33, has shown time and time again to be one of the most resilient players out...
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Per Ken Rosenthal on Twitter, the Phillies have acquired Dodgers’ second baseman/outfielder Howie Kendrick. The Dodgers will receive 1B Darin Ruf and 2B Darnell Sweeney in return. Kendrick, who has played second base most of his career, played left field exclusively for the Dodgers this season. He slashed .255/.326/.366 with eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and 10 stolen...
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Per ESPN’s Adam Rubin on Twitter, the Mets will use Addison Reed as closer if Jeurys Familia misses any time due to his legal issues. The Mets have a need for a late-inning addition, but this pretty much eliminates the possibility of a high-profile closer signing like Aroldis Chapman, Mark Melancon, or Kenley Jansen. Reed, 27, has been nothing short of phenomenal in a Mets uniform. He...
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In an effort to bolster their starting rotation, the Atlanta Braves have signed veteran R.A. Dickey, 42, to a one-year deal with an option for 2018. The former Cy Young Award winner had a down year for the Blue Jays in 2016, going 10-15 with a 4.46 ERA, striking out 126 batters in 169.2 innings pitched. This is his highest season ERA since 2009, and the first time he hasn’t pitched at...
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