Nicole P. asks… Dominic Smith was one of my favorite players this year but I’m worried that the Mets are going to trade him. I’d hate to see him become an All-Star for another team. Do you think they’ll trade him? Rob Piersall answers… Hey, Nicole! Thanks for the question. I don’t think you’re alone in supporting Dominic Smith. In fact, there’s a...
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Growing up as a Mets fan, the name Bill Buckner becomes a prevalent one in your household. 1986 was one of the greatest World Series of all time, and Buckner’s gaffe in the field is the moment that people will always remember, for better or for worse. Even for me, I have the call from Vin Scully memorized. “Little roller up along first…behind the bag! It gets through Buckner!...
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Acquiring players for a playoff push became a little harder this past season, as there was no longer a waiver trade deadline on Aug. 31. However, we saw many guys get designated for assignment or released and picked up by other teams hoping to catch lightning in a bottle. The Mets took advantage of this as they picked up reliever Brad Brach as well as infielder Joe Panik. Panik, 29 later this...
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Justin Wilson, LHP Player Data: Age: 32, B/T: L/L Primary Stats: 45 games, 39.0 innings, 4-2 record, 2.54 ERA, four saves, 44 K, 1.333 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 Advanced Stats: 1.3 rWAR, 0.3 fWAR, 161 ERA+, 3.91 FIP, 2.99 BABIP, 86.8% LOB, 3.95 xFIP Free Agent: 2021 2019 Salary: $5 million Grade: B 2019 Review During the 2018-19 offseason, then new general manager Brodie Van Wagenen was tasked with...
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New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas – 8:08 PM (ET) James Paxton (15-6, 3.82 ERA) vs. Justin Verlander (21-6, 2.58 ERA) Oct. 13, 2019 The New York Yankees routed the Houston Astros on Saturday to take an early 1-0 series lead. The two teams will be back at it on Sunday, with James Paxton toeing the rubber against Justin Verlander. Yankees Lineup DJ LeMahieu ...
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