The San Francisco Giants announced via Twitter that they have re-signed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani to a three-year deal worth $36 million. Jeff Passan of ESPN had the details of the contract. Following a rough 2020, where he finished with a 7.22 ERA, 2021 was arguably the best year of Desclafani’s career, posting a career-best 3.17 ERA, with 152 strikeouts and 1.091 WHIP. He led the...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Billy Eppler was introduced as the 16th general manager in Mets history Friday, in a press conference with owner Steve Cohen and president Sandy Alderson. The three made it clear that the Mets intend to spend big this Winter. Cohen said that Alderson and Eppler will be given “whatever they need,” with regards to resources this winter. Patrick Glynn of MMO wrote on how...
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Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported that the Mets are interesting in a reunion with starting pitcher Steven Matz. Matz, 30, spent six full seasons with the Mets before being traded to the Blue Jays prior to the 2021 season. Over six seasons in Flushing, Matz had a 4.35 ERA over 107 starts, and had a 1.32 WHIP. The 2021 season was one of his best in the majors. Over 29 starts, Matz had a 3.82 ERA...
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Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox, as well as many other teams, are showing interest in shortstop Javier Baez. Matt Musico of MMO reported on November 10 that the Mets had met with Baez’s representatives. There were reports early in the off-season that Baez could be one of the bigger dominoes to fall very quickly this winter. Baez completely revamped his approach at the...
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José Berríos signed a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Blue Jays Tuesday morning. Héctor José Torres Donato of La Garata had the first report, mentioning that Berrios will get seven years and around $140 million. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet was the first to give the official details of the contract. The Puerto Rican right-hander was dealt from the Twins at the deadline to the Blue Jays in...
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