Speaking with reporters during his introductory press conference, new Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said Monday that he would be open to discussing a long-term extension — just not if the talks overlap with his on-field duties. “I have never been against an extension,” Lindor said before later adding, “I have never negotiated a contract during the season.” Lindor was...
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been engaged in talks with free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu and their interest is said to be “very real,” a source tells Metsmerized. As the source also noted, Toronto has emerged as a legit contender to sign the reigning AL batting champion, who is reportedly unhappy with the Yankees’ slow negotiating tactics, per Tim Brown of Yahoo Sports. Brown reported on Sunday...
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Tommy La Stella, INF Position: 2B/3B Bats/Throws: L/R Age: 31 (1/31/1989) Traditional Stats: .281/.370/.449, 55 games, 14 doubles, 5 HR, 25 RBI Advanced Stats: 0.8 bWAR, 1.2 fWAR, 127 OPS+, 129 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -7 DRS, -0.9 UZR, 0 OAA Rundown An 8th round pick out of Coastal Carolina University in the 2011 MLB Draft, Tommy La Stella wasn’t viewed as a big-time prospect, but has turned...
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According to the New York Post’s Mike Puma, Mets hitting coach Chili Davis has every intention to join the team in person for the 2021 season. The 60-year-old hitting coach had an undisclosed underlying condition that forced him to make the decision to stay home for the 2020 season, which Davis called the decision “tough to make” but believed it was the correct one at the time....
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Well, we don’t have to wait for Steve Cohen to officially announce his arrival as owner of the New York Mets anymore, right? Honestly, last week’s blockbuster trade still feels like a dream, but boy, am I glad it’s not. For whatever reason, I missed the earlier reports on Thursday mentioning the possibility of Francisco Lindor heading to the Mets. I know, I don’t know...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News Mets owner Steve Cohen announced via Twitter that Francisco Lindor’s introductory press conference will take place on Monday at 11 am EST. Cohen also announced on Twitter that Carlos Carrasco’s introductory presser will take place on Tuesday at 1 pm EST. J.D. Davis talked about why he is so excited about the addition of Francisco Lindor to...
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