When it comes to talking about team-controlled starting pitchers the New York Mets could potentially lock up to a long-term deal, reigning National League Cy Young winner, Jacob deGrom, is the first player that comes to mind. Given his ace status, it’s fair to assume that he’s the priority despite being two seasons away from free agency. But as SNY’s Andy Martino points out,...
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Baseball is going to be played this month, which is incredibly exciting, but it’s not so exciting for the mounds of MLB free agents still in search of a home for 2019. However, with an active general manager leading the way like Brodie Van Wagenen, we can be sure the New York Mets will at least stay engaged in the market, even if they don’t make another move. While big names like...
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The most important season for any professional sports team is the one on the horizon. Whether they’re perceived as a rebuilding club or a playoff contender, what happens in the months that follow will have a direct impact on the rest of an organization’s future. This certainly applies to the 2019 New York Mets, and it’s not hard to see why. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen...
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One of the many things New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has done this winter is make some major upgrades to the bullpen. It’s a good thing, too — not only was this the least productive part of the roster in 2018, but it was also the third-worst unit in baseball. The Mets haven’t exactly built a bullpen that’s as frightening as what the New York Yankees...
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Like every other free agent the New York Mets signed to a major-league contract last winter, third baseman Todd Frazier struggled through a rough 2018. He initially looked to be one of the few bright spots from the front office’s offseason spending, as his first 114 plate appearances resulted in a productive .256/.395/.444 triple slash, which also included four home runs, 17 RBI, 16 runs...
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