Author: Michael Mayer

Pirates Discussing Andrew McCutchen With Giants

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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Sherman Proposes Dealing Cespedes To Free Up Payroll

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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Nationals Interested in Adding Closer Greg Holland

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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Shopping at the Dollar Store: Daniel Nava, 1B/OF

MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson reportedly having about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Earlier this offseason, Mets general manager John Ricco let on that the team would be “big players” this offseason, as they looked to fill holes around...

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Rockies Sign Closer Wade Davis

The Colorado Rockies have signed closer Wade Davis according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. This offseason the Rockies have already signed relievers Jake McGee and Bryan Shaw. Passan reports the deal is for three-years, $52 million with a $14 million vesting option for a fourth season. Davis, 32, spent the ’17 season with the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central, his first season playing in the...

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