Author: Tim Ryder

Justin Wilson Drawing Interest From Half-Dozen Teams

As per Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, potential New York Mets bullpen target Justin Wilson’s market is beginning to develop. “Left-handed reliever Justin Wilson, who pitched the last [one-and-a-half] seasons for the Cubs,” Nightengale wrote. “Is drawing interest from [six or seven] clubs as the relief market is finally heating up.” Earlier this week, Andy...

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Hot Stove Rumor Roundup: Yanks Sign Britton, More Buzz

Aside from the New York Mets signing left-hander Hector Santiago to a minor-league deal and trading for defensive-minded center fielder Keon Broxton, there were a few other pots simmering on the hot stove on Saturday. Bombers Bring Back Britton As per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Yankees have signed left-handed reliever Zach Britton to a three-year, $39 million deal, bringing the...

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Morning Briefing: Mets Make More Depth Moves

Happy Sunday, Mets fans! Who said the first weekend of January is a slow weekend in Major League Baseball? Here’s what’s happening here in Flushing and around the league. https://embed.sendtonews.com/oembed/?fk=M7YJjvfj&cid=8562&sound=off&format=json&offsetx=0&offsety=0&floatwidth=400&floatposition=bottom-right&float=on&floatwidth=400...

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Mets Interested In Derek Holland, Josh Tomlin

As per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the New York Mets are exploring options to lengthen their starting rotation, as well as alluding to a continued effort to find a viable left-handed relief option. “Two starters under consideration [are] left-hander Derek Holland, who is also drawing interest from the Reds, Giants, and Rangers and righty Josh Tomlin, who pitched for manager Mickey...

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Reports: Mets Could Be Done Making Outfield Additions

As per reports coming out of the New York Mets media corps, the team could very well be done making any significant additions to their outfield after trading for Keon Broxton on Saturday afternoon. Mike Puma of the New York Post noted “[it] sounds like the Mets aren’t so sure there will be another major league outfield addition […] this offseason”, then Matt Ehalt of The...

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