The New York Yankees have agreed to terms with free agent left-hander Justin Wilson. MLB Insider Robert Murray was first in reporting that the two sides were in serious discussions about a deal. Wilson, 33, spent the last two seasons with the Mets and compiled 0.8 fWAR out of their bullpen over that time, with a 2.91 ERA and 3.62 FIP. The Mets and Wilson were in contact about negotiating a new...
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With left-hander Justin Wilson reportedly heading to the Bronx to join the Yankees, and the Mets still having a need in the bullpen, they have shifted their attention to righty Trevor Rosenthal. Mike Puma of the New York Post says the Mets are “in” on Rosenthal and have been in contact with his camp. Rosenthal, 30, split the shortened 2020 season between the Kansas City Royals and San Diego...
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The Mets have already had one of the more busy winters in recent memory from a franchise standpoint, and have overall been one of the most active teams in all of baseball. With hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the team becoming final in November, the Mets have consistently made moves to upgrade their MLB roster and the upper-levels of the minors under the tutelage of team...
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Spring Training is an exciting time of year. It marks the beginning of a long baseball season, a team’s core players get to mingle with the new offseason additions, prospects get a chance to experience a taste of the big league lifestyle, and some guys come in just looking for a chance to prove themselves and end up being pleasant surprises. Pitchers and catchers report to the Mets Spring...
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Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso didn’t exactly set the world ablaze in 2020, following his breakout Rookie of the Year campaign the year prior. Though, Alonso can be awarded a mulligan, as the season was a mere 60-games, didn’t start until the end of July, and was amidst a global pandemic. Alonso was worth just 0.4 fWAR — or 0.3 rWAR if you prefer to go that route — but there...
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