Over the weekend, the Mets released their full 2021 Spring Training roster. The Mets also announced on Sunday they’ve signed right-handed pitcher Tommy Hunter and left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery to a minor league deals with an invitation to major league camp. The Mets have also reportedly signed outfielder Kevin Pillar to a major league deal, though the team has yet to announce it. Those...
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According to Andy Martino of SNY, former Mets infielder Daniel Murphy has retired from baseball. Murphy talked to SNY about his retirement, “This is a beautiful game, and I really just feel humbled and blessed that it let me jump on the ride for a little bit.” Of course, Murphy is best known for his heroics in the 2015 postseason that helped lead the Mets to the World Series. He set...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post and Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, the Reds are showing interest in trading for former Mets shortstop Amed Rosario. The Reds had interest in free agent infielders Freddy Galvis and Andrelton Simmons before they recently signed, with the Orioles and Twins respectively. They’ve also talked with free agent infielder Didi Gregorius, but his asking...
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According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Mets are targeting center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., utility-man Enrique Hernandez, and a bullpen arm (mentions potential of Brad Hand) to finish off their offseason. Heyman also notes, that while the Mets like Trevor Bauer, they aren’t rushing to sign him and looking to line up multiple pieces. It was reported on Thursday that the Mets could be...
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Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic originally reported that the Mets were close to an agreement with free agent reliever Brad Hand. Now, he’s backtracking that a bit, saying the Mets are still “engaged” with Hand, but the deal is not close. Hand, 30, posted a 2.05 ERA, 1.37 FIP, spectacular 7.25 K/BB, and a major league leading 16 saves in 2020 for Cleveland. Hand’s numbers...
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