The Mets have agreed to re-sign outfielder Brandon Nimmo to an eight-year contract worth $162 million. Joel Sherman of the New York Post was the first to report the signing. Nimmo is the third free-agent signing the Mets have made this week, joining Justin Verlander and José Quintana. The Wyoming native was the top outfielder on the market after Aaron Judge re-signed with the Yankees and...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets signed reigning Cy Young award winner Justin Verlander to a two-year contract with $86 million, with a vesting option for a third year. With Jacob deGrom gone, Verlander is expected to anchor the Mets’ rotation alongside fellow three-time Cy Young award winner Max Scherzer, just like they did for the Tigers last decade. “My goal is to win. And I...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The A’s are close to trading catcher Sean Murphy, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Feinsand initially reported that the Braves were seen as the favorites to acquire Murphy, but Atlanta GM Alex Anthopolous said there is no trade in the works. The Red Sox, Cardinals, Rays and Guardians are among the teams that have been connected to Murphy recently. Murphy won...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets announced a few shakeups to their coaching staff, according to the NY Post’s Jon Heyman. Eric Chavez has been promoted to bench coach while assistant hitting coach Jeremy Barnes will take over as the primary hitting coach. Former bench coach Glenn Sherlock will work as a catching coach with goals to help limit the opposing running game. Latest Mets News...
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Good morning, Mets fans! The Padres signed former Braves right-hander Julio Teheran to a minor league contract for the 2023 season. He can make up to $6 million if he makes the major league roster. Once a stalwart in the Braves rotation, Teheran spent the first nine seasons of his MLB career in Atlanta, making two All-Star Games. Teheran endured a rocky 2020 season with the Angels and made just...
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