Author: Michael Mayer

Which Position is More Important For Mets to Upgrade?

Even before the New York Mets season ended, fans and I’m sure the front office, were already discussing what the team could do to turn it around in 2018. Before looking at specific players to add, you must decide which positions you think the team needs the upgrade at the most. It’s obvious the Mets need pitching, whether it’s two or three bullpen arms or a reliever and a...

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White Sox Willing to Deal First Baseman Jose Abreu

Over the past year or so the Chicago White Sox have traded away Chris Sale, Adam Eaton, Jose Quintana, Tommy Kahnle, Todd Frazier and David Robertson as they look to completely rebuild their franchise. They now have what is regarded by many as the best farm system in all of baseball and could be looking to deal a few more pieces to complete the rebuild. One of those names is Cuban first baseman...

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Prospect Profile: Funky Reliever Matt Pobereyko

Matt Pobereyko began the 2017 baseball season the same way he started the 2016 season, pitching for the Florence Freedom in the Frontier League. For the second straight season, the right-hander dominated the independent league and was signed by a major league affiliate. This time by the New York Mets in June and assigned him to the A-Ball Columbia Fireflies. Pobereyko, 25, pitched only 34.1...

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LaTroy Hawkins: Dave Eiland Won’t Coddle You

The New York Mets began this offseason with a huge need in the pitching department and they believe Dave Eiland is part of the answer to turning it around. Eiland has won two World Series rings as a pitching coach, with the New York Yankees in 2009 and the Kansas City Royals in 2015. During his tenure with the Royals they had a 3.90 ERA, ranking fifth in the American League from 2012-2017. The...

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MLB Roundup: Marlins Are Like A Fish Out Of Water

The Miami Marlins are rumored to be looking for roughly $250 million from additional investors according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. Fan Rags was able to get their hands on a private email titled ”Project Citrus” that outlines ways to improve the franchise including non-baseball event revenue opportunities, pursue and execute on a new local TV deal, and player payroll...

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