Even at 44-years-old and with 20 big league seasons under his belt, Bartolo Colon isn’t completely ready to hang up his cleats. On Saturday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reported that Big Sexy could consider inking a minor league deal, but only with the New York Mets. However, Puma adds that the Mets interest at this point is “minimal.” The right-hander split last season...
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Outfield, like many other positions around the diamond for the Mets, is an area of need the team should look to fill prior to the 2018 season. Jay Bruce is one name that has been tied to New York, but no talks have gained any traction as the former Met is seeking a four-year deal on the open market. Unless Bruce is somehow without a new contract right before the season, it’s unlikely New...
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On paper, the move to bring former general manager Omar Minaya back into the fold makes sense: He thrived in scouting players and evaluating talent, two things the Mets have lacked since he was dismissed after the 2010 season. Him working with current general manager Sandy Alderson to help form a more well-rounded unit sounds grand, but this is the Mets, so of course there was drama that...
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The New York Mets are receiving interest in center fielder Juan Lagares according to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports. Heyman also reiterates that the Mets areas of need are outfield, second base and at least one more reliever. Lagares will make $6.5 million in 2018, $9 million in 2019 then has a $9.5 million for 2020 that has a $500,000 buyout. The free agent market for center fielders still...
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On Tuesday night, it was reported that the Mets had indeed reached out to recent free agent Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 35, had a rough 2017 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting just three homers and dtiving in 30 runs in 71 games (252 plate appearances). He also hit to just a .242/.287/.355 clip with a 69 wRC+ and .275 wOBA. After the Atlanta Braves cut him after being acquired from the...
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