Author: Michael Mayer

MLB Rumor Roundup: Twins Met With Zack Wheeler

Twins Want to Add Top-Notch Pitching Darren Wolfson of 1500 SKOR North reports that the Twins met Zack Wheeler’s agents during the GM Meetings last week. The Twins also continue to show interest in veteran lefty Madison Bumgarner, they tried to deal for him at the trade deadline. The Twins are looking to add a top of the rotation starter even after righty Jake Odorizzi accepted the...

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Steve Karsay Will Interview For Mets’ Pitching Coach

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, Brewers bullpen coach Steve Karsay will interview for the Mets pitching coach vacancy. Karsay, 47, spent the 2019 season the Brewers’ bullpen coach after being a pitching coach in the Indians’ minor league system for eight years. Karsay reportedly played a key role in helping lefty Drew Pomeranz become a bullpen stud last season. The...

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Featured Post: Examining the Free Agent Catcher Market

Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen talked to reporters on Monday from the GM Meetings in Arizona on a variety of different topics including team needs for the offseason. Van Wagenen gave veteran starting catcher Wilson Ramos a vote of confidence, but did mention that the Mets could be looking to add a veteran backup. The second-year GM did note that they would be looking for a...

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Mets Minors: Andres Gimenez, Relievers Impress in Arizona Fall League

The Mets sent eight players to the Arizona Fall League in 2019 with many of them entering an important part of their season and for some, their careers. Shortstop prospect Andres Gimenez was coming off a regular season that saw him struggle offensively in the first half and miss some time with an injury. The up-and-down season in Double-A Binghamton was part of the reason the Mets No. 1 prospect...

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MLB Rumor Roundup: Strong Early Market for Marcell Ozuna

Japanese Slugger Posted The Yokohama BayStars announced Friday that they have posted Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. The 28-year-old hit .272/.388/.511 with 29 home runs in 131 games for the BayStars. He has experience playing first base, third base, and left field. The left-handed hitter has four straight seasons with at least 80 walks and has a career .382 OBP in the Japanese Central League. Blue Jays are...

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