Author: Michael Mayer

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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Mariners Listening On Edwin Diaz, NL East Showing Interest

Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported that the Seattle Mariners are listening to offers for star closer Edwin Diaz. Morosi believes the Mariners could continue their selling off after dealing ace James Paxton to the New York Yankees earlier this week. Morosi also notes that the Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in Diaz (and Jean Segura). The Braves have shown interest in Diaz too, and...

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Mets Interview Four in Search For Bench Coach

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the New York Mets have interviewed Jim Riggleman, Fredi Gonzalez, Tony DeFrancesco and Bryan Price in their search their new bench coach. The Mets decided earlier this offseason to move 2018 bench coach Gary DiSarcina to third base coach. The Mets decided they wanted someone with more managerial and National League experience on the bench with manager Mickey...

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