Morning Briefing: Rafael Montero Re-Signs With Astros

Good morning, Mets fans! The offseason is starting to heat up. The Astros brought back former Mets prospect Rafael Montero. Meanwhile, the Phillies and White Sox reportedly are showing interest in some top players. Check out what you may have missed Saturday. Latest MLB News According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Rafael Montero and the Houston Astros agreed on a three-year deal worth $34.5 million....

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Rumor Roundup: Yankees Positive On Aaron Judge

Hot Stove season is officially here and there are plenty of storylines to keep an eye on with free agency now open. As a result, we at MMO are going to attempt to keep you up to date with the latest rumors involving the New York Mets and the rest of MLB. Yankees Focussed on Judge It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the New York Yankees are making re-signing Aaron Judge their biggest and...

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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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MMO Free Agent Profile: Anthony Rizzo, 1B

Anthony Rizzo Position: First Baseman Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 33 (08/09/1989) 2022 Traditional Stats: 130 G, 548 plate appearances, .224/.338/.480/.817, 32 HR, 75 RBI, 104 H 2022 Advanced Stats: 131 OPS+, 132 wRC+, 2.3 rWAR, 2.4 fWAR, .216 BABiP, 10.6% BB%, 18.4% K%, .349 xwOBA, -3 DRS, -3 OAA Rundown After spending almost a decade in the Northside of Chicago, Anthony Rizzo came over to the Bronx...

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Report: Astros Sign RP Rafael Montero to Three-Year, $34.5-Million Deal

One of the best relief pitchers is now officially off the market after the Houston Astros re-signed Rafael Montero to a three-year, $34.5-million contract. The deal was first reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN. Montero has opted to return to Houston after enjoying an impressive 2022 season, playing a key role in the Astros winning the World Series in six games over the Philadelphia Phillies....

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MMO Crossfire: Edwin Díaz’s Contract

The dust had hardly settled on the Houston Astros winning the 2022 World Series before the New York Mets made the first major move of the offseason, signing elite closer Edwin Diaz to a record five-year, $102 million contract last Sunday. It was an Earth-shattering move that sent seismic waves throughout the baseball world, while proving quickly that owner Steve Cohen and the Mets mean business...

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