Morning Briefing: Scherzer Decision Looms

Good morning, Mets fans! If you’re just waking up: No, Max Scherzer is not a Met. Not yet, at least. The hot stove has been scorching for the Mets since last Friday and it is still sizzling. The team is waiting to see if Scherzer will decide to sign with them. According to two sources, the Mets offer is for about 42 million per year over either 3 or 4 years. — Andy Martino...

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Jon Gray Agrees To Four-Year Contract with Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers and RHP Jon Gray have agreed to a four-year, $56 million contract according to multiple reports. Hearing Rangers closing in on final details to complete agreement with Jon Gray. Would be their 3rd addition of the day. — Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) November 29, 2021 ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the terms of the contract. (The venerable MLB Trade Rumors predicted this...

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Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays Agree To Five-Year Deal

One of the bigger starting pitching free agents is now off the market. Right after Jon Morosi reported that talks between the Toronto Blue Blue Jays and RHP Kevin Gausman were starting to gain momentum, Jeff Passan broke the news that the sides have agreed to a five-year, $110 million contract. BREAKING: Right-hander Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a five-year, $110...

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Heyman: Mets’ Full Attention Is On Max Scherzer

Updated Post, November 28, 2021, 10:40 PM Ken Rosenthal reports that there is a “growing indication” that Scherzer will sign with the Mets. Buckle up. Growing indications that Scherzer is headed to Mets, sources tell @TheAthletic. NYM “making progress,” per @JoelSherman1. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 29, 2021 Updated Post, November 28, 2021, 8:43 PM Barry Svrluga...

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The ‘Get Metsmerized’ Podcast Episode 12: Black Friday Frenzy!

Mets fans, Episode 12 is here! MMO Associate Editor Patrick Glynn stops by this week to talk to help us get to know the three newest Mets: Eduardo Escobar, Mark Canha, And Starling Marte! Patrick and I have a great conversation there as well as what the nearly $130 million in new additions could mean for a Mets/Javier Báez reunion. With the spending spree likely shifting to the starting pitching...

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MLB News: Semien to Rangers, Garcia to Marlins, Buxton Gets Extension

The Hot Stove is reaching a fever pitch just three days before a potential lockout between owners and the Players’ Association, with multiple deals reportedly being agreed to before Wednesday’s midnight deadline. Semien Is Headed To Texas Marcus Semien agreed to a seven-year, $175 million deal with the Texas Rangers, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Fansided’s Robert...

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