On Thursday to conclude the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, all 30 teams had the opportunity to participate in the Rule 5 draft. In the major league phase, the Mets selected right-handed pitcher Kyle Dowdy. He will have to remain on the Mets roster for the entirety of the season, or be offered back to the team New York claimed him from, the Cleveland Indians. However, the Mets also took a few...
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The Philadelphia Phillies, who are projected to be big spenders this winter, made their first splash on Tuesday, agreeing to a three-year deal with outfielder Andrew McCutchen. Matt Gelb of The Athletic was the first to report the deal. McCutchen, 32, split last season between the San Francisco Giants and the New York Yankees, and hit .255/.368/.424 with 20 homers and 65 RBI. The longtime Pirate...
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Joe D. – Mets Sign Marwin Gonzalez I predict the Mets will sign Marwin Gonzalez, formerly of the Houston Astros. It’s not the big sexy name everyone is hoping for, but the 29-year old Gonzalez gives the team a solid bat that can play a variety of positions. The versatility is something that will have strong appeal for new GM Brodie Van Wagenen. Jack Hendon – J.T. Realmuto Gets...
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The Mets likely won’t drop the cash that will be required to lock up Bryce Harper, and whether they decide to pursue A.J. Pollock remains up in the air. Regardless, it’s imperative New York adds an outfielder this winter. After Jay Bruce was traded, and with Yoenis Cespedes set to miss a significant amount of the 2019 season, the Mets are left with Juan Lagares, Michael Conforto and...
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One of a few areas new Mets’ general manager Brodie Van Wagenen would like to improve this winter is the outfield. Earlier this week, Van Wagenen said New York would have to “get creative” with their payroll to afford Bryce Harper and now that seems to be true with A.J. Pollock as well. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Pollock is atop the Mets’ wish list this...
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