Top Washington Nationals prospect Victor Robles got a taste of some big league action this past season after making waves in the minor leagues. However, the 20-year-old was the youngest player to appear in an MLB game and the Nats recognize that, saying they plan to start the outfielder off at Triple-A. He made the jump directly from Double-A to the majors, so some action at the minor leagues...
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As the Mets search for potential first base depth, an option that has surfaced is Adam Lind. According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Lind is among the names of first basemen New York will consider. The 34-year-old spent 2017 with the rival Washington Nationals where he hit .303/.362/.513 with 14 home runs and 59 RBI in 301 plate appearances. Earlier this month, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson...
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There will be a solution on Matt Harvey’s future as a New York Met by week’s end. Friday, Dec. 1 is the deadline for teams to extend contracts for 2018 to players that are pre-arbitration and arbitration eligible. The full list includes Harvey, Jeurys Familia, Jacob deGrom, Wilmer Flores, Travis d’Arnaud, Zack Wheeler, Noah Syndergaard and Hansel Robles. However, Harvey is the...
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While the offseason has been slow to progress in its early stages all around baseball, the first domino fell Sunday when the Texas Rangers inked Doug Fister. This could signal that more moves are on the horizon. In addition to Fister, Bryan Shaw has reportedly received two multi-year offers with the Mets thought to be one of them. It’s no secret the Amazin’s are seeking to upgrade...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Here is what’s been going on around baseball for the last 24 hours. News and Rumors: Minnesota Twins general manager Thad Levine appeared on Sirius XM Radio with Jim Duquette and Jim Bowden Sunday where he confirmed the team will be looking for significant upgrades on the pitching front. Levine called Yu Darvish and Shohei Ohtani “priorities,” while...
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