Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports was told by one Yankees person, “the Mets just wouldn’t trade him to us” in reference to first baseman Lucas Duda. The Yankees were reportedly one of the only teams that showed serious interest in the left-handed slugger. First base has been a black hole all season for the Yankees with a .225/.311/.402 slash line. Duda was ultimately traded to the Tampa...
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New York Mets assistant GM John Ricco announced on Wednesday that Jeurys Familia threw his first bullpen session since being placed on the disabled list in May. Familia could begin a rehab assignment soon and is expected to be a few weeks away. Due to his suspension and arterial clot, Familia has been limited to 11 games this year. From 2014–2016, Familia had led all major league relievers in...
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According to Marc Carig of Newsday, the New York Mets are still considering picking up the 2018 option for infielder Asdrubal Cabrera. Following the 2017 season the Mets have the option of paying Cabrera a $2 buyout or picking up his $8.5 million option for 2018 (he gets $2 million either way so real value of option is $6.5 million). Third base has looked like a much better fit for the veteran...
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New York Mets starter Chris Flexen lasted only three innings on Wednesday turning the game into a long bullpen outing, something that rarely works out in Coors Field. However, the Mets got six scoreless of relief in the 10-5 come-from-behind win. That bullpen charge was led by recently recalled right-hander Chasen Bradford. The 27-year-old Bradford threw a perfect fourth and fifth inning to pick...
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Las Vegas 51s (40-68) 12, Colorado Springs Sky Sox (63-42) 6 Box Score Gavin Cecchini 2B 3 for 5, 2 R, 3 RBI, HR, .262/.319/.369 Amed Rosario SS 1 for 4, RBI, BB, R, 2B, .328/.367/.466 Dominic Smith 1B 2 for 4, HR, 2B, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB, BB, .343/.396/.539 Smith had his career-high tying 33rd double and 16th home run. He’s now hitting .400/.447/.752 with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 26...
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