Author: Michael Mayer

Significant Momentum Between Mariners, Mets in Blockbuster Trade

Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports is reporting that there’s significant momentum being made in a trade that would send second baseman Robinson Cano and star closer Edwin Diaz from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets. Passan says while the trade is not done yet, there is an increasing expectation that a trade between the two teams will be done. Mets outfielder Jay Bruce has been mentioned...

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Report: Britton, Ottavino High on Mets Wish List

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, free agent relievers Zach Britton and Adam Ottavino are high on the New York Mets wish list this offseason. Britton, 30, finished the 2018 with a 3.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 4.22 FIP, while striking out 34 and walking a whopping 21 batters in 40.2 innings between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. The left-handed Britton had his best season in...

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Mariners Not On Jay Bruce’s No-Trade Clause

Matt Ehalt of NJ.com is reporting that New York Mets outfielder/first baseman Jay Bruce does not have the Seattle Mariners on his five-team no-trade clause. Bruce has been mentioned numerous times recently in rumors regarding the Mets possibly swinging a deal with the Mariners for second baseman Robinson Cano. The Mets owe Bruce $28 million over the next two seasons after signing him for three...

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BA Ranks Alonso Among Best Prospects in Arizona Fall League

The Arizona Fall League wrapped up in exciting fashion last week with Atlanta Braves’ prospect Braxton Davidson hitting a 10th inning walk-off to give the Peoria Javelinas a 3-2 championship win over the Salt River Rafters. On Friday, Baseball America ranked the 12 best prospects from their time in the AFL. Unsurprisingly, Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was No....

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Machado Leads Steamer Projections for Free Agent Hitters

The current free agent class for position players is certainly top heavy with the rarity of having two 26-year-old star players on the market waiting for the highest bidder. While Manny Machado and Bryce Harper are the top two free agents and possibly getting Alex Rodriguez type deals, there are still other players available that can have significant value in 2019. To give a possible look into...

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