While catchers appear to be a much sought-after commodity with a trio of free agents already signing, it appears that two teams feel that they may have a surplus at the position. Jeff Passan of Yahoo reported that the Blue Jays have discussed trading long-time veteran Russell Martin, and that the Pirates are open to trading Francisco Cervelli. Passan reports that both players are drawing...
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Two of the larger questions this offseason are about the eventual landing spots for top two free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. While where they may end up has no clear scope, where one of them may not end up may have just gotten a clear answer. Jon Heyman, of FanCred Sports, reported that one Mets person said that Machado was not “our type of player” due in no short part to...
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Mike Puma of the New York Posts reports that Jay Bruce will resume hitting after suffering a setback in his rehab on July 10th. Puma also reported that Bruce would see plenty of time at first base. Originally going on the disabled list on June 19, Bruce has been working on returning from various injuries including plantar fasciitis, right hip soreness, and back issues. Beuce is hitting just...
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This afternoon, the St. Lucie Mets announced that Todd Frazier will be playing a rehab game for the advanced-A Mets affiliate. Frazier is attempting to recover from what was reported as a left rib strain which he suffered during his at bats on July 8th against the Tampa Bay Rays. Frazier did not return upon being eligible to return from the disabled list, but had recently begun working his way...
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Put your pens down. Michael Conforto is here to tell everyone that it is way too soon to write him off as an average offensive player. Conforto is catching fire much like someone on the receiving end of a hot foot prank in the dugout, except he’s not trying to extinguish these flames. Since the All Star break, Michael Conforto has hit .385/.452/.808. While it is unlikely for him to keep this...
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