Author: John Sheridan

Mets Not Actively Pursuing Francisco Lindor Or Starling Marte

In a report for The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal reports while the New York Mets have had trade discussions with the Cleveland Indians for Francisco Lindor and the Pittsburgh Pirates for Starling Marte, the team is not particularly motivated to acquire either player. In terms of Lindor, the Mets “backed off because they considered the Indians’ asking price to be too high for a player whose...

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Three Free Agent Options For Mets’ Backup Catcher

According to reports, the New York Mets are currently looking to upgrade their bullpen and backup catcher situation. While Tomas Nido was a strong defensive catcher in 2019, he had just a 40 wRC+, which probably necessitates this search. Ideally, whoever the Mets acquire can offer the Nido’s defensive abilities while also providing a better bat. Given the Mets shoestring budget, the player...

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With Rick Porcello Signing Official, Stephen Nogosek Designated For Assignment

As reported by MMN’s Jacob Resnick, the New York Mets have designated Stephen Nogosek for assignment to make room for Rick Porcello on the 40 man roster. Nogosek, 24, had been acquired by the Mets in the Addison Reed trade with the Boston Red Sox. Nogosek is the only player remaining with the Mets organization from that trade. Jamie Callahan had been released after he had dealt with...

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Mets Lose No Players In Rule 5 Draft

The 2019 Major League Rule 5 Draft has been completed, and despite some well grounded concerns, the New York Mets did not lose any players. This means the last time the Mets lost a player in the Rule 5 draft was 2015 when Matt Bowman was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. The Mets will keep Shervyen Newton, who is regarded by MLB Pipeline as the eighth best prospect in the Mets farm system....

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Mets Sign Rick Porcello

Eno Sarris of The Athletic reports the New York Mets have come to an agreement to sign free agent RHP Rick Porcello. Jon Heyman of MLB.com reports it will be a one year, $10 million deal. This comes a day after the Mets had signed Michael Wacha to a free agent deal and noted he was going to be a depth starter. Wacha is apparently going to prepare this season to be a starting pitcher along with...

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