According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro made a great impression with the Mets during his second interview on Tuesday. Astros bench coach Joe Espada’s second interview will be conducted tonight, while Buck Showalter’s will be on Friday. Heyman also noted that while Showalter still seems like the best bet the be the next manager of the Mets, the...
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Former Mets bench coach Bob Geren will interview for the Mets’ managerial position later this week, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. Add another Mets managerial candidate. Bob Geren will interview this week, per source. Former Mets bench coach who has been in that role with Dodgers through their run of success. — Andy Martino (@martinonyc) December 7, 2021 Geren started off...
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Free agent infielder Javier Báez and the Detroit Tigers are close to agreeing to a contract, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported late Monday night. Morosi followed up with a report that if completed, the deal is expected to be for six years. Báez is known for his elite defensive ability, but as seen with the Mets after coming over in a trade deadline deal with the Chicago Cubs, is an extremely...
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A few hours after Max Scherzer inked a three-year deal with the Mets, reigning American League Cy Young winner Robbie Ray and the Seattle Mariners agreed to a five-year, $115 million contract. MMO’s Michael Mayer was first to report that the sides were nearing an agreement, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan sharing the details of the deal. Source: The Mariners are closing in on a deal with...
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After Monday morning’s signing of Max Scherzer, the Mets aren’t close to being done, and they have checked in on a couple of southpaws in Carlos Rodón and Yusei Kikuchi. A couple of starting pitchers the Mets have checked in on: Lefties Carlos Rodón and Yusei Kikuchi — Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) November 29, 2021 Rodón is coming off a career year with the Chicago White Sox in...
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