Right-handed pitcher Robert Person made his Major League debut with the Mets on September 18, 1995, and would allow only one run in 12 innings that year. The former 25th round pick would begin the 1996 season in the Mets bullpen. After seven relief appearances, he was sent to Triple-A to work exclusively as a starter. Mets called him back up in June and put the 26-year-old in the rotation. He...
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Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Red Sox have claimed right-hander Chris Mazza off waivers from the Mets. Anthony DiComo of MLB.com says that fellow right-hander Stephen Nogosek has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets had designated Mazza for assignment last Friday when they made the signing of right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha official. Nogosek was...
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Bidding at Four Years For Donaldson Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Twins and Nationals likely have four-year offers on the table for free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson. Rosenthal notes that $100 million guaranteed remains a possibly for the veteran. Donaldson, just turned 34, had a monster season in 2019 when he hit .259/.379/.521 with 33 doubles, 37 home runs, and posted a...
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The 2010s were a decade of high and lows for Mets fans as they were able to make it back to the World Series in 2015 for the first time since 2000, but they also posted seven losing seasons out of 10. Defense was not a strong suit for the Mets in the 2010s. In fact, their -310 defensive runs saved in that time ranks 27th out 30 teams and their UZR of -118.5 UZR was 26th. In terms of single...
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Free agent reliever Dellin Betances is reportedly looking for a one-year, $10 million deal according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Betances is looking to bet on himself after a disappointing 2019 season that saw him pitch in only one major league game due to injury. Betances has a career 2.36 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and an incredible 14.6 K/9 in 381 2/3 innings over eight seasons for the Yankees. The...
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