Author: Rob Piersall

What We Learned From James McCann’s Press Conference

New Mets’ catcher James McCann spoke to the media on Thursday after signing a four-year, $40.6 million deal with the team that became official this week. During the hour long press conference, McCann addressed several burning topics, including what he brings to the table as a catcher, his adjustments behind the plate, his relationship with pitchers and getting in offseason work with some...

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What Are the Mets Getting with New Catcher James McCann?

After the 2018 season, new Mets catcher James McCann was non-tendered after a dismal season with the Detroit Tigers that saw him finish the year with -0.7 fWAR. McCann latched on with the Chicago White Sox the next year and promptly appeared in the All-Star Game. The California native followed it up with a strong campaign in the shortened 2020 season, as he appeared in 31 games, was worth 1.5...

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Buster Olney Bets Farm Mets Will Land George Springer

Will the Mets land prized free agent outfielder George Springer? Some might bet the farm on it. MLB Insider Buster Olney appeared on ESPN Radio on Monday and said that he is “just about ready to bet the family farm in Vermont,” on it. Springer, 31, has spent the last seven seasons with the Houston Astros, appeared in three All-Star Games, locked down two Silver Slugger Awards and was...

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DeGrom, Conforto Finalists For 2020 All-MLB Team

After their respective strong 2020 seasons, Mets’ pitcher Jacob deGrom and outfielder Michael Conforto were named as finalists for the 2020 All-MLB Team. MLB Network announced the finalists for each position on Sunday night. The All-MLB Team will be split into first and second team’s, each having one catcher, a first baseman, a second baseman, a third baseman, a shortstop a...

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Talks Intensifying Between Mets and James McCann

After making a big bullpen slash just this week in signing Trevor May, the Mets are already plotting their next move. According to MLB Insider Robert Murray, the Mets are engaged in active talks with free agent catcher James McCann, and while nothing is set in stone, talks are progressing. Murray also adds it’s looking increasingly likely McCann will land a four-year pact. Joel Sherman of...

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