The 2023 Baseball Writers’ Association of America Hall of Fame ballot has been released. A few former Mets have been added to the ballot while some return as they build off strong showings last year. This years new additions include: Bronson Arroyo, Carlos Beltrán, Matt Cain, R.A. Dickey, Jacoby Ellsbury, Andre Ethier, J.J. Hardy, John Lackey, Mike Napoli, Jhonny Peralta, Francisco...
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The New York Yankees have checked in with New York Mets free agent Jacob deGrom, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. The market for deGrom continues to evolve as now the Mets, Yankees, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers have officially checked in with the superstar. Martino says the Yankees requested medical information on deGrom but it does not mean the Yankees have decided to pursue the...
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Jameson Taillon Age: 31 (11/18/1991) B/T: R/R 2022 Traditional Stats: 32 GS, 14-5 record, 177 1/3 IP, 3.91 ERA, 1.128 WHIP, 151 SO, 32 BB 2022 Advanced Stats: 100 ERA+, 3.94 FIP, 7.7 SO/9, 20.7 SO%, 4.4 BB%, 1.3 bWAR Rundown There are few pitchers in this year’s free agent class that can boast the sort of pedigree that Jameson Taillon carries with him. The former second overall pick in the 2010...
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Darryl Strawberry is the most hyped player and the best power hitter the Mets ever produced. His arrival to the majors in early May ’83 marked a sign of progress for a franchise searching for hope. After a slow start, Strawberry began to fulfill those enormous expectations and became the third Met to take the National League Rookie of the Year honors, joining Tom Seaver (1967) and Jon...
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Good morning, Mets fans! After being non-tendered by the Dodgers on Thursday, former MVP Cody Bellinger is drawing “significant interest” around MLB, according to MLB insider Jim Bowden. At least five teams reached out to Bellinger within an hour of the announcement of his free agency. In three seasons following his MVP campaign, Bellinger has hit a dreadful .203/.272/.376 (74 OPS+)...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the New York Mets, “spoke with Verlander by Zoom last week.” This via “major-league sources.” Of course, starting pitchers Jacob deGrom, Chris Bassitt, and Taijuan Walker are all currently free agents. Verlander appears to be the Mets’ fallback plan if deGrom were to move on. Verlander, who is 39 years old, and will turn...
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