Author: Michael Mayer

What Mets Need to Do At Winter Meetings

The Mets head into the 2019 Winter Meetings having done very little to add to their roster, while the Braves have been aggressive and the Phillies brought Zack Wheeler to Philadelphia. They’ve acquired defense-first center fielder Jake Marisnick and re-signed right-handed reliever Brad Brach. Left-handed pitchers Chasen Shreve and Stephen Gonsalves, outfielder Jarrett Parker, and utility...

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MLB News: Twins Sign Veteran Catcher Alex Avila

The Twins have signed veteran catcher Alex Avila according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. It’s a one-year deal worth $4.25 million. Avilia, 32, hit .207/.353/.421 (.795 OPS vs RHP) with nine home runs and 24 RBIs in 201 plate appearances in 2019 for the Arizona Diamondbacks. The left-handed hitter rejoins the American League Central, where he has already played for the Tigers and White Sox. Avila...

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Mets Sign INF Max Moroff, OF Jarrett Parker to Minor League Deals

The Mets announced they’ve signed utility man Max Moroff and outfielder Jarrett Parker to minor league deals with invitations to major league camp. Moroff, 26, played in 20 big league games for the Indians this year. He was 4-for-32 with 16 strikeouts while playing shortstop, third base, and second base. The former Pirate also has experience in left field and right field. The switch-hitter...

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Mets Acquire Center Fielder Jake Marisnick From Astros

The Mets are acquiring center fielder Jake Marisnick from the Astros according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the Mets have sent left-handed pitcher Blake Taylor and 19-year-old outfielder Kenedy Corona to the Astros. Taylor, originally acquired by the Mets in deal for Ike Davis, was recently added to the Mets’ 40-man roster after a good 2019 season. He...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Angels Get Bundy, Brewers Trade for Catcher

Brewers Get A Catcher  Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic is reporting the Mariners traded catcher Omar Narvaez to the Brewers. The Brewers lost star catcher Yasmani Grandal in free agency to the White Sox. In return, the Mariners will receive right-handed pitching prospect Adam Hill and the 71st overall pick in the upcoming draft (competitive balance pick). Hill originally drafted in the fourth...

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