The Mets have signed right-handed reliever Dellin Betances according to Andy Martino of SNY. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that it’s a one-year deal. Heyman notes that Betances will get $5.3 million signing bonus and $2.2 million base for 2020. It comes with $6 million 2021 player option with $3 million buyout if he doesn’t exercise. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that the deal also...
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The Mets finished the 2010s in the middle road of most offensive categories with the highlights few and far between outside of their magical run in 2015. Their 1661 home runs ranked 9th out of 15 National League teams for the decade and their 6828 runs scored came in 10th. As the Mets enter a new decade with a strong offensive core of Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Michael Conforto, Brandon Nimmo,...
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Sox Interested In Castellanos According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the White Sox are interested in former Cub and Tiger, Nicholas Castellanos. Jon Heyman of MLB Network also notes the Sox are in serious pursuit of designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion. Castellanos, 27, originally came up with the Tigers as a third baseman, but turned out to be one of the worst defensive third basemen of...
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Merry Christmas Eve and Happy Hanukkah Mets fans! There is much to celebrate at the end of December and before you know it, baseball will be among the things to celebrate as we are now 48 days away from New York Mets pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training. Latest Mets News Danny Abriano of SNY predicted what the Mets’ 26-man roster will look like in 2020. Stony Brook Athletics...
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The Mets entered the offseason, knowing that one of their biggest needs was improving a bullpen that posted a 4.99 ERA during the 2019 season. To this point, all they’ve done is re-sign right-hander Brad Brach, sign righty Michael Wacha (though he was told he would start, looks like the pen for now), claim lefty Stephen Gonsalves, and give lefty Chasen Shreve a minor league deal. No,...
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The life of a Major League Baseball player has many impressive benefits, with the big two being wealth and fame. Living out a dream that for many of these men started on local fields, backyards, or watching their favorite players on television is the ultimate testament to hard work and dedication to one’s craft. A major part of a professional baseball player’s career is constant...
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