The New York Yankees have acquired 25-year-old Brandon Drury from the Arizona Diamondback in the three-way trade also involving the Tampa Bay Rays. FanRag Sports’ Robert Murray was the first to report on the deal. Initially, the only part of the deal that was reported was of Yankees’ minor-leaguer Nick Solak heading to Tampa Bay. A short while later, Jon Heyman, also of FRS,...
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The New York Mets will have some piecing-together to do by the time they reach the end of Spring Training. Not only will they need to sort out who will make their final 25-man roster heading into Opening Day, Mickey Callaway will need to get all of the team’s other affairs in order before they host the St. Louis Cardinals for Opening Day at 1:10 pm on March 29. That includes what should be...
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According to ESPN.com’s Pedro Gomez, the Boston Red Sox have come to an agreement with free-agent outfielder J.D. Martinez. Although no confirmation has come from Boston or Martinez’ camp, details have been making their way out in dribs-and-drabs. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe is hearing “sides are working towards an agreement built around a five-year term”. If the news...
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Apparently, I caused quite a little fervor when I suggested that Dominic Smith would be on the New York Mets 25-man roster on Opening Day. Well, I’ve put some thought into it, done a little research, and put together a projected roster that could work and still give the Mets options if the situation changes and again when Michael Conforto is ready to return. Adrian Gonzalez will, by all...
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MLB Network revealed their 2018 “Top 100 Right Now” list on Friday night and five New York Mets made the cut. The Mets are in the mid-to-high-end as far as player representation in the network’s compilation. Leading the way with eight selections each are the Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals. The Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians...
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