Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported last night that the Miami Marlins are having active trade discussions with teams involving outfielder Christian Yelich and catcher J.T. Realmuto. Both Yelich and Realmuto have recently voiced their displeasure with the direction of the franchise after seeing the Marlins trade off NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton and All-Star Marcell Ozuna. Morosi also reports that the...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports was doing his weekly spot on WFAN today and speculates that veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez could make sense for the New York Mets. Heyman says that Gonzalez would fit as a first base/right field type the Mets have been looking for despite Gonzalez never playing first in the majors. The Mets have shown interest in right fielders that can also play first including...
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According to Rob Biertempfel of the Tribune-Review, the New York Mets are among the numerous teams that have called the Pittsburgh Pirates to show interest in utility guy Josh Harrison. He also states that the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are interested. The Yankees have recently had discussions with the Pirates that include right-handed starter Gerrit Cole as well. Harrison is a...
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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...
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Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports that the New York Yankees are unlikely to re-sign veteran Todd Frazier given that is current asking price puts them to close to the $197 million payroll luxury tax threshold for 2018. The Yankees have prospect Miguel Andujar, went 4 for 7 with two doubles and four RBI in majors last season, as the most likely in-house candidate for third base after he posted an...
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