On Wednesday evening, the three newest position players to join the Mets were introduced in a virtual press conference. Starling Marte, Eduardo Escobar, and Mark Canha will don New York’s blue and orange. “Adding these players really solidifies our lineup. Each player provides positional flexibility and depth,” Mets general manager Billy Eppler said. “Contributing to our...
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Marcus Stroman announced he’s signed with the Chicago Cubs. CHICAGO! @Cubs — Marcus Stroman (@STR0) December 1, 2021 Stroman’s term in New York ends after two and a half years. He was originally brought to Queens in a trade that sent prospects Anthony Kay and Simeon Woods-Richardson to Toronto in the summer of 2019. He’ll spend at least his next two seasons on the Cubs...
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Following the press conference of Max Scherzer earlier this afternoon, the Mets will introduce their trio of signings from Friday in another presser this evening. Infielder Eduardo Escobar (two years, $20 million), outfielder Mark Canha (two years, $26 million) and outfielder Starling Marte (four years, $78 million) will all get a chance to talk to the New York media while flanked by general...
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Max Scherzer is a New York Met. Max Scherzer is wearing blue and orange, he’s been photoshopped into uniform, and the team has posted that it’s official. Yet it still doesn’t seem real. Let’s try again. Max Scherzer is a New York Met. That’s better. The overwhelming joy Mets fans have expressed about his acquisition will only rise until he steps on the mound for the...
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The Mets introductory Zoom for Max Scherzer took place on Wednesday, and while it’s a huge moment for the franchise, reporters and fans are also aware of the impending lockout that will begin soon. Scherzer, a union leader, held the Zoom right in front of where the current Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are taking place. With that in mind, Scherzer along with his agent Scott...
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Mets owner Steve Cohen, Mets president Sandy Alderson and Mets general manager Billy Eppler will introduce Max Scherzer via Zoom today at 1:00 p.m. ET. Also, joining the Zoom will be Scherzer’s agent Scott Boras. The Mets made their signing of the three-time Cy Young winner official on Wednesday morning. The contract is worth $130 million over three years, giving Scherzer a record $43.3 average...
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