After months of silence, the New York Mets made a gigantic splash on Thursday, acquiring shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco in exchange for infielders Andres Gimenez and Amed Rosario along with prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene. So what does this blockbuster trade mean for the Mets moving forward? Well, they certainly don’t have a massive hole at the shortstop...
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The timing was seemingly perfect. While some fans were already jumping the gun and growing impatient with Steve Cohen’s lack of moves, he, GM Jared Porter and the entire front office stunned the baseball world by pulling off a blockbuster trade for star shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco. In return, the Indians received shortstops Amed Rosario and Andres...
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The Mets and Cubs apparently broke off trade talks for star third baseman Kris Bryant weeks ago, according to a report from Andy Martino of SNY. Trade rumors surrounding Bryant have been swirling lately, with the former MVP said to possibly be traded by as soon as this weekend. On Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Mets have had trade talks with the Cubs regarding Bryant....
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Updated, 1/9/21, 2:55 PM EST: Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, Kyle Schwarber’s one-year deal with the Washington Nationals will pay him $7 million in 2020 with “an $11 million mutual option in 2022 or a $3 million buyout”. Original Post: According to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post, the Washington Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent outfielder Kyle...
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On Friday, Jared Porter and Sandy Alderson both spoke on WFAN and each specifically stated that the Mets are interested in acquiring a left-handed reliever. When looking at the Mets’ bullpen situation, this makes sense, as the best left-handed option there right now is Stephen Tarpley or Daniel Zamora. Earlier this offseason, Alderson mentioned Brad Hand as someone who could be a fit....
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Mets fans all over looked up from their lunches on Thursday to see the Mets making the blockbuster move we’ve all been waiting for. The Mets acquired Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco for Andres Gimenez, Amed Rosario, Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene. The first to weigh in from the Mets was recently re-signed starter Marcus Stroman, who got very active on the timeline: 😳🤯🙌🏾 @Lindor12BC...
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