Jon Morosi of MLB.com is reporting that the New York Mets have had some contact with free agent catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Lucroy, 31, struggled offensively for the Texas Rangers in 2017 with a .242/.297/.338 slash line in 77 games before being traded to the Colorado Rockies in July. The veteran did hit .310/.429/.437 for the Rockies but he had a 1.016 OPS at Coors Field and .673 OPS on the road...
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We haven’t had a chance to discuss prospects recently at MMO so I thought a fun way to talk about them right now would be to take a look at the best tools in the farm system. One thing the Mets were lacking coming into last season was relief prospects capable of pitching in the back-end of a bullpen with a big fastball. That is not the case anymore with the breakouts from guys like Tyler...
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The New York Mets have something new this offseason that they think and hope will be a key in helping a talented starting rotation stay healthy and productive at the same time. The all-new combo of manager Mickey Callaway and pitching coach Dave Eiland structured an offseason throwing program that was sent out to all pitchers on the 40-man roster. Eiland hopes that the pitching regiment,...
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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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