Author: Mathias Altman-Kurosaki

Morning Briefing: Red Sox a “Preferred Destination” for Arenado

Good morning, Mets fans! Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive reported Sunday that the Red Sox are a preferred destination for Nolan Arenado. The eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover blocked a trade to the Astros earlier in the offseason. Cotillo adds that there is a strong belief in the industry that Triston Casas is available in trade talks. Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow...

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Free Agent Profile: Chris Martin, RP

Chris Martin, RP Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 38 (06/02/1986) 2024 Traditional Stats: 45 G, 44 1/3 IP, 3.45 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 3-1, 50 K, 3 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 124 ERA+, 27.8% K%, 1.7% BB%, 3.29 xERA, 2.78 FIP, 2.61 xFIP, 0.9 fWAR, 0.2 bWAR Rundown Chris Martin had a magical 2023 season that ended with him receiving a Cy Young vote. While his 3.45 ERA was a far cry from the 1.05 mark he posted...

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Morning Briefing: Red Sox Not Shopping Triston Casas

Good morning, Mets fans! Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow told reporters on Monday that the team isn’t shopping first baseman Triston Casas. The Mariners reportedly wanted Casas in return for right-hander Luis Castillo, but Boston wanted Seattle to take on the contract of Masataka Yoshida. The 24-year-old Casas missed time due to a fractured rib in 2024, batting .241/.337/.462 with 13...

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Morning Briefing: Josh Bell Heading Back to Nationals

Good morning, Mets fans! The Nationals are reuniting with first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year deal worth $6 million. Bell spent the 2024 season with the Marlins and Diamondbacks, batting .249/.319/.405 with 19 homers in 603 plate appearances. An All-Star in 2019, Bell spent a little under two seasons with the Nationals before getting sent to the Padres along with Juan Soto at the 2022 trade...

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Free Agent Profile: Kyle Finnegan, RP

Kyle Finnegan Position: RP B/T: R/R Age: 33 (09/04/1991) 2024 Traditional Stats: 65 G, 63 2/3 IP, 3.68 ERA, 1.335 WHIP, 3-8, 38 SV, 60 K, 24 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 110 ERA+, 22.1% K%, 8.9% BB%, 4.31 xERA, 4.25 FIP, 3.81 xFIP, 0.0 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR Rundown Kyle Finnegan has spent much of the last four seasons as the Nationals’ closer, and he’s done a solid job each year. In 2024, he...

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