Author: Sam Neumann

Mets’ Bullpen Starting To Take Shape

Besides shoring up the starting rotation, a bullpen makeover was among the Mets’ highest priorities coming into the off-season. With the acquisitions of Brooks Raley and David Roberston this week, it’s fair to say that New York’s bullpen for the 2023 season is starting to take shape.  The first order of business, of course, was to retain Edwin Diaz. The Mets got that done...

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Phillies Sign Taijuan Walker, Matt Strahm

Updated post, 12/6/2022, 10:20 pm. After signing Walker, the Phillies also signed right-handed reliever Matt Strahm, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Original post, 12/6/2022, 9:36 p.m. Taijuan Walker is signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that the deal is for four years and $72 million–an $18...

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2022 Mets Report Card: Luis Guillorme, INF

Luis Guillorme Player Data: Age: 28 (9/27/1994), B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 102 G, 335 PA, 297 AB, .273/.351/.340/.691, 81 H, 2 HR, 17 RBI, 1 3B, 1 SB Advanced Stats: 106 wRC+, 13.7% K%, 10.2% BB% .317 BABIP, .302 xwOBA, 1.3 fWAR, 1.6 bWAR 2022 Salary: $875,000 Grade: B  2022 Review When the Mets acquired Eduardo Escobar last off-season, the team answered any questions about who the starting third...

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Reports: Mets Want Adam Ottavino Back

According to our own Michael Mayer, the Mets would love to bring back right-handed free agent reliever Adam Ottavino, but also realize that he will cost significantly more than he did the last offseason. Ottavino, who will turn 37 this coming Tuesday, Nov. 22, signed a one-year, $4 million deal with the Mets earlier this year. In 65 2/3 innings, Ottavino posted a 2.06 ERA with 79 strikeouts in...

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Tyler Anderson Signs with Angels; Rizzo Back with Yankees

Former Los Angles Dodgers left-handed pitcher Tyler Anderson has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, according to multiple reports. Anderson’s deal is for three years and $39 million, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Anderson had recently rejected the Dodgers’ qualifying offer of one-year, $19.65 million, instead opting to sign a multi-year...

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