Morning Briefing: Mets’ Rotation Takes a Hit in Free Agency

Good morning, Mets fans! Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios agreed to a seven-year, $131 million extension on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The Mets will certainly be in the market for new starting pitchers after Noah Syndergaard bolted for the Angels. Shortly after the Berrios news was announced, “Thor” agreed to a one-year, $21 million contract with the Angels, according to...

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Red Sox Showing Interest in Javier Baez

Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that the Red Sox, as well as many other teams, are showing interest in shortstop Javier Baez. Matt Musico of MMO reported on November 10 that the Mets had met with Baez’s representatives. There were reports early in the off-season that Baez could be one of the bigger dominoes to fall very quickly this winter. Baez completely revamped his approach at the...

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MMO Free Agent Profile: Marcus Semien 2B/SS

Marcus Semien Position: 2B/SS Bats/Throws: R/R Age: 31 (9/17/1990) Traditional Stats: (162 G) .265/.334/.538, .873 OPS, 39 2B, 45 HR, 115 RBI Advanced Stats: 133 OPS+, 131 wRC+, 6.6 WAR, 9.1 BB%, 18.5 K% Defensive Stats: 11 DRS (2B), 1 DRS (SS), 7.3 UZR Rundown The oldest of the big five shortstops on the market, Marcus Semien bet on himself with a one-year deal in Toronto and is hoping to cash...

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Noah Syndergaard Signs One-Year Deal with Angels

Ahead of tomorrow’s deadline for players to accept qualifying offers, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Noah Syndergaard has agreed to a one-year deal worth $21 million with the Los Angeles Angels. Jon Morosi first reported the two were close on a deal. The Mets had recently extended a one-year $18.4 million qualifying offer to Syndergaard, who will play the 2022 season for a major league...

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Jose Berrios Signs Seven-Year Extension With Blue Jays

José Berríos signed a seven-year, $131 million extension with the Blue Jays Tuesday morning. Héctor José Torres Donato of La Garata had the first report, mentioning that Berrios will get seven years and around $140 million. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet was the first to give the official details of the contract. The Puerto Rican right-hander was dealt from the Twins at the deadline to the Blue Jays in...

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Noah Syndergaard Has One More Day To Accept Qualifying Offer

Free agents have until Nov. 17 to accept the one-year qualifying offer worth $18.4 million. The Mets are waiting for Noah Syndergaard’s answer. Michael Conforto has already declined his. Teams had until Nov. 7 to give players the qualifying offer to eligible players. For the Mets, that meant Syndergaard and Conforto. Last season, they reached an agreement with Marcus Stroman on a...

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