Despite Missing Out on Major Free Agents, Mets Offseason a Success

Generally, when a batter goes 0-for-4 in a game, or a team gets swept four games by an opponent, it is hardly the time for praise and accomplishment. With Trevor Bauer announcing on Friday afternoon he is returning to his roots in Southern California, the Mets lost out on the final big name free agent of the winter. DJ LeMahieu, J.T. Realmuto, George Springer, along with Bauer will be plying...

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Extending Conforto and Lindor Before 2021 Season Could Be Difficult

While this offseason isn’t finished just yet, the New York Mets have already done an excellent job at improving their roster over the last couple of months and the club appears to be better positioned to compete for a playoff spot this season compared to how they were constructed at the start of last season. After acquiring impact players like Francisco Lindor, Carlos Carrasco, James...

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Mets Missing Out on Trevor Bauer is a Blessing In Disguise

The top starting pitcher on the open market this winter, Trevor Bauer, pulled a Lebron James mini on Friday, by announcing via his YouTube channel that he is taking his talents to Los Angeles to join the Dodgers. The Mets offered Bauer more money to try and entice him away from the West Coast, but the California native and UCLA product had his heart set on a homecoming. While Bauer would have...

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Morning Briefing: Jonathan Schoop Returns to Tigers on One-Year Deal

Happy Saturday, Mets fans! Friday was an extremely busy day around Major League Baseball, so let’s dive in and take a look at all the activity! Latest Mets News According to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, the Mets won their arbitration case against third-baseman J.D. Davis. Davis will make $2.1 million during the 2021 season. The Mets offered 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer a...

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With Bauer Gone, Mets May Shift Attention to Jackie Bradley Jr.

With Trevor Bauer officially a Los Angeles Dodger, the Mets will now seek other ways to round out their rotation. In addition, they can now turn their attention, and money, to filling other roster needs. One of those roster needs is a strong defensive center fielder. According to Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Mets may intensify their efforts to bring Jackie Bradley Jr....

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MLB News: Braves Ink Marcell Ozuna to Four-Year Deal

One of the biggest sluggers left on the open market is close to finding a home. The Atlanta Braves announced that they and outfielder Marcell Ozuna have agreed on a four-year, $65 million deal. The contract would include a fifth-year option that can raise the overall value to $80 million. Ozuna, 30, latched on with the Braves last winter on a one-year “prove it” type deal after...

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