Author: Tim Ryder

Mets Interview Chris Young for GM Position, Bobby Heck Ruled Out

One candidate was crossed off the list and another, more outside the box choice was added to the New York Mets’ search to fill their vacant general manager position on Wednesday morning. Per SNY, Tampa Bay Rays special assistant Bobby Heck “is not a candidate for a front-office position with the Mets”, quelling previous rumors linking the two. In an unexpected twist, the Mets...

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Report: Tampa Bay Rays “Open” to Trading Blake Snell

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Tampa Bay Rays are considering trading one of their rotational stalwarts and 2018 American League Cy Young Award winner, Blake Snell. Via the source article: “According to multiple sources, the Rays have told other clubs that they’re open to the idea of trading Blake Snell, presenting a realistic possibility that a deal could be consummated this...

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“Limited Access” Kept Mets From Hiring President of Baseball Operations

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson met with the team’s media corps via Zoom on Monday afternoon, confirming the Mets’ fruitless search for a president of baseball operations and their pivot towards filling out the organization’s front office. Per Alderson, the Mets were faced with “limited access” when casting their net. A preference to make “lateral...

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Report: J.T. Realmuto’s Hip is “Back to Normal”

According to Tim Healey of Newsday, per sources, free-agent backstop J.T. Realmuto’s injured hip is on the mend after a hip flexor strain kept him out of action for 10 days in September. Via Healey’s story: “His hip is back to normal, a source said. The strain that limited him for much of September no longer is an issue, and he has been doing his regular offseason...

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Hunter Renfroe Would Make a Solid Depth Addition for Mets

With his designation for assignment on Friday, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe joined the ranks of what will presumably be a sizable group of major league ballplayers to hit the open market unexpectedly this offseason. Between team options not picked up earlier this month, Friday’s Rule 5 Draft deadline causing roster squeezes around the league, and the expected wave of...

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