Author: Nick Kalantzopoulos

Report: Mets “Involved” with Alex Verdugo; Verlander to Giants

The Mets are reportedly one of the teams involved in talks with free-agent outfielder Alex Verdugo, according to FanSided MLB Insider Robert Murray. Chris Cotillo confirmed the report on Tuesday. Verdugo spent last season with the Yankees after spending four years in Boston. The 28-year-old outfielder was a main piece in the Mookie Betts trade that sent him to the Red Sox from the Dodgers, where...

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Report: Mets Unlikely to Sign Sasaki, Yankees and Giants Out

Updated Post: Jan. 13 at 2:42 pm Sources tell YES Network’s Jack Curry that the Yankees are out of the running for Rōki Sasaki as well. Updated Post: Jan 13: at 1:57 pm Per Susan Slusser of the SF Chronicle, Sasaki won’t be heading to the Giants. The news came per general manager Zack Minasian on the Justin Verlander intro call. The Giants had met with Sasaki in person. Updated Post:...

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Luisangel Acuña Finalist for Rookie of the Year in Venezuelan Winter League

Luisangel Acuña, fresh off his impressive, albeit brief rookie stint with the Mets, has continued his prowess in the Venezuelan Winter League. The 22-year-old infielder has been named a finalist for Rookie of the Year. Acuña has slashed .337/.419/.495, hitting three home runs, while knocking in 17 runs and swiping 18 bags in 31 games in what’s known as Liga Venezolana de Béisbol...

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Mets Reportedly Offered Teoscar Hernández a Contract

The Mets showed interest in Teoscar Hernández before the free-agent outfielder re-signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this week. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, the Mets offered Hernández a two-year contract before he went back to the Dodgers for three years and $66 million. The free-agent push was another example of New York looking for an additional veteran bat. Jon Heyman of the...

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Dodgers Met With Rōki Sasaki Today

Updated Post – Dec. 28 at 19:41 Rōki Sasaki met with the Dodgers today and are viewed as favorites for the Japanese phenom, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers now join five other ball clubs to have met with Sasaki, including the Mets, who met with the 23-year-old on December 19. Sasaki is expected to sign when the International Signing year turns over on...

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