Since the Mets missed out on All-Star center fielder George Springer to the Blue Jays, their free spending arch-nemesis this offseason, all the talk surrounding the team in recent days has been about another big free-agent, Trevor Bauer. While Bauer would fit in nicely behind Jacob deGrom as the number two starter, do they really need to meet his demands of being the highest paid pitcher ever by...
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According to Mike Puma of the New York Post and Jon Heyman of the MLB Network, the Reds are showing interest in trading for former Mets shortstop Amed Rosario. The Reds had interest in free agent infielders Freddy Galvis and Andrelton Simmons before they recently signed, with the Orioles and Twins respectively. They’ve also talked with free agent infielder Didi Gregorius, but his asking...
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The Mets were able to inject some life into their minor league pitching depth late Wednesday night by acquiring a trio of arms from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Steven Matz. Matz was no guarantee to be a member of the opening day rotation in 2021 but also could not be optioned to the minor leagues since he has more than five years of service time. With the bullpen virtually set...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Let’s check out what went on in Mets land on Wednesday! Latest Mets News As Michael Mayer of Metsmerized first reported, the Mets have traded left-handed starter Steven Matz to the Toronto Blue Jays. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets will receive three prospects. As Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reported, the Mets will receive: Sean Reid-Foley,...
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According to Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times, the Angels are out on Trevor Bauer. As Taylor describes in her article, “he’s not a great fit in Anaheim, according to people with knowledge of the Angels’ thinking, even if the team were to offer him the record-setting annual value (greater than $36 million) he reportedly seeks.” Another reason for the Angels not being in on Bauer,...
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Updated 9:49 PM EST Per Jeff Passan of ESPN, the New York Mets are in agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays on a deal to send left-handed starter Steven Matz to the Jays in exchange for a trio of players. Robert Murray of FanSided confirmed that 22-year-old right-hander Josh Winckowski is headed back to New York in the deal. Winckowski was a 15th-round draft pick of the Jays in 2016. Over 24...
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