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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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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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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According to a report by Mike Ozanian of Forbes, if the Mets sale from Fred Wilpon and Saul Katz goes through, Steve Cohen is expected to immediately own over 50% of the team. Ozanian also notes that while the reported deal with allow Fred to stay as the CEO for five years and Jeff Wilpon still as the COO for five years, his expectation is that the billionaire Cohen wouldn’t allow them to...
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The Phillies have signed former Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler according to Marc Carig of The Athletic. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports the Phillies gave Wheeler a five-year deal worth $118 million. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the White Sox offered Wheeler more than $118 million, but Zack’s wife is from New Jersey and that proximity to Philadelphia was an important part of his...
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