As per a report from James Wagner of the New York Times, the New York Mets — sans general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, naturally — met with the representatives of reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas on Tuesday, presumably to discuss a contract extension. DeGrom, 30, was unquestionably the best pitcher in baseball last season,...
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Texas Rangers beat reporter TR Sullivan of MLB.com gave a clue as to just how widespread New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s net is being thrown. According to Sullivan, the “Rangers have been talking with [the] Braves and Mets about young, controllable pitching”, adding “both teams [are] looking for outfield help”, and acknowledging the fact the Mets...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the New York Mets are “still pursuing” 27-year-old catcher J.T. Realmuto, and it appears as if the Miami Marlins have set their price tag on the talented backstop quite high. With the potential three-way deal between the Mets, Marlins, and Yankees having lost steam Puma reports that the “Marlins want [Amed Rosario] and another player...
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Jon Morosi of MLB Network provided an update on the reported three-team deal between the New York Mets, New York Yankees, and Miami Marlins, confirming the deal is “not progressing”. Despite the apparent snag in the three-team deal that would have presumably sent catcher J.T. Realmuto to Flushing, with Noah Syndergaard’s name being floated as a possible chip in the move, the...
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New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen addressed the team’s media corps on Monday evening from the winter meetings in Las Vegas, giving a clear idea of what path the Metropolitans are looking to traverse this offseason. “We are active in looking at the bullpen, we’re looking at the catching market — primarily via trade — and then some movement of the free...
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