With his designation for assignment on Friday, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Hunter Renfroe joined the ranks of what will presumably be a sizable group of major league ballplayers to hit the open market unexpectedly this offseason. Between team options not picked up earlier this month, Friday’s Rule 5 Draft deadline causing roster squeezes around the league, and the expected wave of...
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While the New York Mets haven’t made any notable free-agent signings just yet, they received some very encouraging news earlier this week, which should help them make some significant changes to their roster over the next couple of months. Heading into this off-season, the Mets were slated to have enough financial flexibility to acquire at least one superstar player through free agency or...
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James Paxton, LHP Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 32 (11/6/1988) Traditional Stats: 20 IP, 6.64 ERA, 1.475 WHIP, 26 K, 3.71 K/BB, 1.8 HR/9 Advanced Stats: 0.3 fWAR, -0.4 bWAR, 4.37 FIP, 65 ERA+ Rundown It was a season to forget for “The Big Maple,” who was limited to just five starts due to several injuries. Heading into a contract year with the Yankees, Paxton underwent microscopic lumbar...
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November 21st has been good for Mets players in terms of awards. In 1970, Tommie Agee won the Gold Glove award as a center fielder, in 1972 Jon Matlack won the Rookie of the Year award, and in 1983, Darryl Strawberry also won the Rookie of the Year award. When Agee won his Gold Glove, he became the first position player to win the award in both leagues. Agee had previously won a Gold Glove award...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! Latest Mets News The Mets signed RHP Sam McWilliams to a major league deal on Friday, and Michael Mayer of MetsMerizedOnline reported the breaking news. According to Tim Healey of Newsday, McWilliams had offers from 15 teams and chose the Mets. Michael Mayer of MetsMerizedOnline also reported that Mike Chernoff is not a candidate for the Mets’ front office. Noah...
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The New York Mets chose not to add any of their minor leaguers to the 40-man roster ahead of Friday’s 5 PM EST deadline, leaving a handful of notable names unprotected heading into next month’s Rule 5 Draft. Per MLB’s Rule 5 Draft glossary entry: “[…] The Rule 5 Draft allows clubs without a full 40-man roster to select certain non-40-man roster players from other...
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