Ken Davidoff of the New York Post reports that the Mets have expressed interest in signing catchers Robinson Chirinos and Drew Butera. Chirinos hit .238/.347/.443 with 17 home runs and 58 RBI with the Houston Astros in 2019 which gave him a 105 OPS+ and 3.8 bWAR. Defensively, the 35-year-old ranked negatively in framing as Baseball Savant had him as -9 in Runs Extra Strikes. Butera, 36, only...
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In the thick of the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing saga, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the accusations and the ongoing investigation on Tuesday during an owners’ meeting. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Manfred stated that the league office will be conducting an extensive investigation. “Any allegations that relate to a rule violation that could affect the outcome of a game...
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Joey Cora Previous Position: Pirates Third Base Coach (2017 – 2019) Age: May 14, 1965 (54) Managerial Experience: Altoona Curve (2016), Tiburones de la Guaira (2005-2006), Savannah Sand Gnats (2003), Kingsport Mets (2001-2002) Believe it or not, there is someone available who had a hand in shaping David Wright’s career. That person is Cora, who started his professional coaching...
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Robinson Cano, 2B Player Data: Age: 37, B/T: L/R Primary Stats: 107 G, 423 PA, 13 HRs, 39 RBI, 25 BBs, 69 SO, .256 BA, .307 OBP, .428 SLG Advanced Stats: .280 BABIP, .308 wOBA, 93 wRC+, 96 OPS+, 0.3 bWAR, 0.8 fWAR, -6 DRS, -1.5 UZR/150 Free Agent: 2024 2019 Salary: 24,000,000 (Mets Paid: 19M) Grade: D+ 2019 Review Robinson Cano’s Mets career did not get off to the best start. The Mets...
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Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen said back on November 4 that he was unsure if outfielder Yoenis Cespedes would play during the 2020 season. “It’s too early to tell…I don’t have enough information to predict when he’s going to be back.” Mets minor league coach Endy Chavez posted a video on Instagram today of him throwing batting practice to Cespedes in Florida. Yo...
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Phil Regan went from a mostly unknown minor league pitching coordinator to a beloved pitching coach for the New York Mets in a very short span. Regan, only 82 and former teammate of Sandy Koufax, was seen as a key contributor to a Mets’ staff ERA that went from 4.88 in the first half all the way down to 3.48 in the second half. The former right-handed big league pitcher was named the Mets...
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