Yoenis Cespedes has won the National League Silver Slugger award for an outfielder, as reported on MLB Network. Cespedes had a stellar 2016 campaign that saw the 31-year-old hit 31 long balls, while driving in 86 runs and hitting at a .280/.354/.530 clip in 132 games. Cespedes opted out of his three year deal with the Mets several days ago, and has now hit the open market as the most appealing...
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According to Mets GM Sandy Alderson, the team is unlikely to pursue a higher-tier bullpen arm, reports Mike Puma on Twitter. However, Alderson acknowledged that the team needs bullpen help, but mentioned in-house options such as Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo, Marc Carig tweets. With Jeurys Familia’s arrest for domestic violence, the Mets closer could face suspension time, leaving the Mets...
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During the 2015-16 offseason, the Mets inked their stud outfielder Yoenis Cespedes to a 3-year, $75 million contract with an opt-out after the first year. In a weak class where Cespedes is easily the most appealing name on the open market, the outfielder exercised the opt-out and became a free agent today. The Mets will give the slugger a qualifying offer which he will obviously turn down in...
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Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has been nominated for the Hank Aaron Award, which is awarded to the most outstanding offensive performer in each league. Cespedes followed up his strong 2015 season with an equally offensively potent 2016, slamming 31 homers with 86 RBI’s. The Cuban slugger also slugged a quality .280/.354/.530 in 132 games. Cespedes currently has two more years on his...
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Mets outfielder Michael Conforto may learn to play first base during Spring Training, Matt Ehalt of the Record reports. What does this mean for Lucas Duda or James Loney? The first baseman is arbitration eligible this offseason, and the Mets may choose to move past the Duda era. Duda appeared in just 47 games for the Mets in 2016, hitting a meager .229/.302/.412 with seven homers and 23...
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