According to a press release that MetsMerizedOnline’s Mathew Brownstein came into possession of, New York-based Georgi Vodka’s owner, Martin Silver, is attempting to buy a 10% stake of the New York Mets, which are currently being sold by the by some of the team’s shareholders. Silver has attempted to buy a part of the franchise before, but with the Wilpon’s reportedly putting 10 percent of...
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Rumors have been a buzz this season that the Mets could look to trade beloved infielder Wilmer Flores. However, Andy Martino of SNY is now reporting that Flores is likely to stay. A week ago, it was 50/50 that he could be jettisoned but the tides have changed. The soon to be 27-year-old has been worth 0.2 bWAR for New York this season, while hitting .262/.318/.440 with nine home runs and 34 RBI....
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According to Jon Heyman of FanCred on Twitter, the Mets are getting hits on Zack Wheeler, most recently from the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees as well as the Milwaukee Brewers. However, Heyman adds that at this point, it seems as though the right-hander will remain in Queens. It has been reported that the Mets have been talking Wheeler with other teams, but have a...
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Over the last few days, the Yankees have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring Zach Britton from the Orioles, and their rotation by snagging J.A. Happ from the Blue Jays. In that time, however, New York A.L. has lost Gary Sanchez to injury, Aaron Judge to injury and has traded away outfield prospect Billy McKinney. With that being said, the Mets may be of assistance. Catcher Devin Mesoraco and...
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The Mets on Tuesday will promote infielder Jeff McNeil, who has been one of their best hitters in the minor leagues. However, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com tweets that they are recalling utility man Phillip Evans. Ty Kelly will likely be optioned to make room on the active roster as one of the moves, but Yoenis Cespedes to the disabled list likely seems like the other. Cespedes, 32, returned from...
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