As Major League Baseball gets ready for the impending lockout, there was a flurry of late night deals made on Monday in the pitching market. These are particularly important to note because the Mets are still expected to sign another starting pitcher and add a couple of bullpen arms. Alex Cobb to the Giants The Giants announced their deal with Cobb on Monday night, he’s the third starting...
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According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Detroit Tigers have talked to free agent infielder Javier Báez in recent days. In 186 plate appearances with the Mets after he was acquired in advance of the July 31st trade deadline, Báez slashed .299/.371/.515 with nine home runs, 22 RBI, and 32 runs scored. That offensive performance led to 143 wRC+, along with noticeable improvements in his walk...
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When the Mets added prospects 3B Mark Vientos, SS Ronny Mauricio, RHP Jose Butto, and RHP Adam Oller to the 40-man roster last week to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft, they brought the 40-man roster total up to 37 players. The Mets’ 40-man roster number is important to monitor because they’re a team that is obviously looking to be active in free agency this offseason, and they...
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The Mets announced today they’ve added prospect 3B/1B/LF Mark Vientos, SS Ronny Mauricio, RHP Adam Oller, and RHP Jose Butto and to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. The Rule 5 draft is currently schedule for Dec. 9, but the pending likely work stoppage would push it to a later date. The 20-year-old Mauricio and 21-year-old Vientos, two of the Mets top prospects,...
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Dominican Winter League SS Ronny Mauricio 2-for-4, R, 2 2B, .286/.308/.460 Mauricio, 20, had two doubles in the Tigres del Licey loss on Thursday night. As you can see Mauricio has picked up two walks recently after a long stretch to start the season without one. Mauricio has five doubles and two home runs in 18 winter ball games. Keith Law and I recently talked about Mauricio on the MMO...
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