John Harper of the New York Daily News is reporting that a source ‘with knowledge of the Mets’ plans is saying the front office will do more to improve the team this winter than is being portrayed publicly. Harper believes this is partly a reaction to the pounding that owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon are taking publicly for their apparent intention to cut payroll. If you hadn’t...
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Former New York Mets outfielder Jay Bruce currently has two multi-year deals on the table and is expected to receive another one in the coming days according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Bruce started the offseason by reportedly asking for a five-year deal. That target has now been lowered to a four-year deal but the New York Mets only feel comfortable giving him three. Bruce, 30, hit...
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The San Francisco Giants are showing serious interest in Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen and have had recent discussions regarding the former MVP according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Morosi adds that a trade isn’t imminent and the Giants are reluctant to give up top prospects for McCutchen after dealing #1 prospect Carlos Arroyo in the Evan Longoria trade. McCutchen, 31, had...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post decided to come up for a plan for the New York Mets to improve under the assumption that team only has about $10 million left in payroll wiggle room. The big move he proposes is trading Yoenis Cespedes. Sherman starts out with the idea of trading Cespedes though assuring Mets fans that it’s extremely unlikely given the full no-trade clause Yoenis has and...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports, the Washington Nationals have shown interest in signing free agent closer Greg Holland. They also reportedly showed strong interest in Holland last year before he ultimately signed with the Colorado Rockies. In the first half of 2017, Holland made 35 appearances going 1-1 with 28 saves, a 1.62 ERA, 1.020 WHIP and an 11.6 K/9. On the strength of that...
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