New Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has certainly improved on the roster he inherited through trade and free agency, but now’s not the time to take the foot off the pedal. Even if Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are not available for him to sign (which is obviously ridiculous for a large market team), there’s still some high-end talent on the free agent market. Guys like A.J....
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As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look at the best highlights and plays from the New York Mets farm system in 2018. It was a big year for Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso, and he decided to go out with a bang. His final home run (36th) of the 2018 regular season came on September 3 when he ended the season, Cashman Field and the Mets affiliation in Las Vegas, with a walk-off...
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The Minnesota Twins have an agreement with free agent designated hitter Nelson Cruz according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports reports that it’s a one-year deal with an option for 2020. Cruz will get $14.3 million in 2019, and his 2020 option is worth $12 million with a $300,000 buyout. Cruz, 38, was originally signed by the Mets out of the Dominican Republic in...
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With Tomas Nido surpassing his rookie limits in 2018, he has officially graduated from prospect status. Nido is now the former number one catching prospect leaving room for other prospects to rise up the rankings. The prospects in the updated list feature a number of defensively skilled players and some with real offensive potential. No. 5 Patrick Mazeika Age: October 14, 1993...
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Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports, reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are trading outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp and left-handed pitcher Alex Wood to the Cincinnati Reds for right-handed pitcher Homer Bailey. Justin Rocke of USA Today reported that the Dodgers would also receive prospects RHP Josiah Gray and INF Jeter Downs. Jon Heyman of FanCred Sports reports the Reds will also receive Kyle...
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