Justin Verlander was “blown away” by the New York Mets’ relentless determination to winning, and that was the driving force behind the star free agent signing a blockbuster deal with the team on Monday. The Mets wasted little time in locking down their replacement for Jacob deGrom, signing Verlander to a two-year, $86 million deal as the MLB Winter Meetings got underway in San...
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Trea Turner is back in the National League East. The shortstop signed an 11-year, $300 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. He has a full no trade clause. Turner, 29, will now presumably finish his career as a Phillie. A two-time All-Star, Silver Slugger, and World Series Champion is back in the NL East after being traded away in 2021. Turner joins the Phillies after they made an...
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The MLB winter meetings are underway in San Diego. All of baseball has confined itself to the hotel lobbies of Hilton’s, Marriot’s, and more over the next few days. Here’s what’s come out of it so far. Carlos Rodon With Justin Verlander and Jacob deGrom off the market, Carlos Rodon shines as the top pitcher remaining. Rodon is reportedly seeking a six-year deal with an...
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Per SNY’s Andy Martino, the New York Mets and free agent pitcher Justin Verlander are in agreement on a two-year, $86 million deal, pending medicals. Carlos Baerga was the first to report the two were in agreement last night. The deal has a third-year vested option. Verlander, 39, will make the same as new (and old) teammate Max Scherzer who is under contract for next season at $43.33...
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Mets free agent centerfielder Brandon Nimmo is in San Diego this week to meet with teams at the winter meetings, according to Tim Healey of Newsday. Nimmo, 29, is a UFA after spending the last seven seasons with the Mets. Nimmo headlines an incredibly weak free agent group of centerfielders and is drawing interest from around the league after putting together his best season. Joining Nimmo as a...
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Bryan Reynolds Position: Outfield Bats/Throws: B/R Age: 27 (January 27, 1995) 2022 Batting Traditional: 614 PA, .262/.345/.461/.807, 142 H, 27 HR, 63 RBI, 56 BB, 141 K Advanced: 125 wRC+, 23.0 K%, 9.1 BB%, .306 BABIP, .329 xwOBA, 2.9fWAR, 2.9 bWAR Rundown Reynolds is a 27-year-old outfielder with one All-Star season and three years of team control remaining on his contract. Reynolds was a second...
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