Author: Rob Piersall

Dominic Smith Failed To Impress Mets Front Office

Dominic Smith may have handled duties at first base down the home stretch of the 2017 season, but his job security for 2018 is far from certain. Upon arriving at the GM meetings on Monday, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said the 22-year-old hasn’t earned an everyday job yet. “He didn’t win it in September, let’s put it that way,” Alderson said. Smith appeared in 49 games for New York...

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Mets Considering Contract Extension For Jacob DeGrom

Jacob deGrom was the lone bright spot in the Mets pitching rotation in 2017 and may now be looking at a contract extension. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets may engage deGrom’s camp this winter about an extension, likely in the five year range that would buy out his next three years of arbitration. The 29-year-old went 15-10 with a 3.53 ERA, 3.50 FIP, 1.187 WHIP and a...

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Callaway To Use Eye Test With Starting Pitchers

New Mets skipper Mickey Callaway has been a busy man so far this week, appearing on a slew of radio programs and television shows, giving mostly general statements on the team. However, Callaway sat down with John Harper of the New York Daily News on Tuesday and talked about pitching, which will be the key ingredient to success on this team. Harper said in his article that the former Cleveland...

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MLB News Roundup: Martinez Seeks Monster Deal, Mets In On Ohtani?

Good morning, baseball fanatics! With the GM meetings now under way, here are your MLB news and notes for Wednesday, Nov. 15. News & Rumors Outfielder J.D. Martinez is reportedly seeking a monster seven year, $210 million deal this winter, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Martinez recently switch his services to super agent Scott Boras. The proclaimed “Japanese Babe...

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Mets View Wily Peralta As Potential Swingman Option

Pitching will be atop the Mets list of priorities this offseason. An early name that has come to the surface as a potential option is right-hander Wily Peralta. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the team views him as a potential starter and reliever. Peralta, 28, has spent the entirety of his big league career with the Milwaukee Brewers. His best year came in 2014 where he went 17-11...

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