Author: Tyler Antonelle

Morning Briefing: The Jacob DeGrom Era Is Over

Good morning, Mets fans. Friday night, Jacob deGrom made his free agent decision as he signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Texas Rangers. The contract includes a conditional sixth-year option and a full no-trade clause. It is truly the end of an era for the Mets. deGrom was the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year Award winner, a two-time Cy Young Award Winner, and a four-time...

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Morning Briefing: Cubs Interested in Michael Conforto

Good morning, Mets fans! According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Chicago Cubs are interested in former Met Michael Conforto. Heyman added that Conforto is seeking a two-year deal that includes an opt-out. Conforto wasn’t a member of the 2022 Mets, but he was a consistent presence on the team for the majority of the past decade. He was a member of the 2015 National League champion...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Sean Manaea, SP

Sean Manaea Age: 30 (2/1/1992) B/T: R/L 2022 Traditional Stats: 28 GS, 8-9 W-L, 158.0 IP, 4.96 ERA, 1.297 WHIP, 156 SO, 50 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 75 ERA+, 4.53 FIP, 23.2 SO%, 7.5 BB%, -0.9 bWAR Rundown Had it not been for a poor 2022 season, Sean Manaea might have been considered one of the standout free-agent targets of this class. Unfortunately for him, this poor season has caused him to...

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Morning Briefing: Dominic Smith Becomes a Free Agent

Good morning, Mets fans! On Friday, the Mets non-tendered Dominic Smith, making him a free agent. Smith had been with the Mets for parts of the last six seasons and he struggled to consistently produce with the team. The 2020 season, possibly in part because it was shortened, was by far his best season with the team as he produced a brilliant slash of .316/.377/.616/.993. His 2021 and 2022...

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2022 Mets Report Card: Daniel Vogelbach, DH

Daniel Vogelbach Player Data: Age: 29 (12/17/1992), B/T: L/R Traditional Stats with Mets: 55 G, 183 PA, 149 AB, .255/.393/.436/.830, 6 HR, 25 RBI, 33 BB, 47 SO Advanced Stats with Mets: 144 wRC+, 25.7 K%, 18.0 BB%, .333 BABIP, 1.0 fWAR, 0.9 bWAR 2022 Salary: $1 million Grade: B 2022 Review Daniel Vogelbach became a member of the New York Mets on July 22, when he was acquired from the Pittsburgh...

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