Yasmani Grandal, Catcher Bats/Throws: Switch/Right Age: November 8, 1988 (30) Traditional Stats: 632 PA, .246/.380/.468, 28 HR, 26 2B, 2 3B, 77 RBIs, 109 BB, 139 K Advanced Stats: 121 wRC+, -5.1 BsR, .361 wOBA, 5.2 fWAR; +1 DRS, 17 FRM (FanGraphs) Grandal, a Cuban native, began his professional career in the Cincinnati Reds system after being drafted by the club in the first round (12th overall)...
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Baseball America published their updated Mets Top 10 prospects on Thursday with a few surprises in the group. Here’s their list: Ronny Mauricio – SS Francisco Alvarez – C Brett Baty – 3B Matthew Allan – RHP Andres Gimenez – SS Mark Vientos – 3B Thomas Szapucki – LHP Josh Wolf – RHP Kevin Smith – LHP David Peterson – LHP First thing that jumps out is 17-year-old Alvarez at No. 2 after only 42 pro...
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Good morning, Mets fans! While there was no baseball being played on Saturday, it was a pivotal day for many teams, as both teams and players had options they decided to use or not. Along with team and player options, the Washington Nationals held their World Series parade in Washington, D.C. Latest Mets News After the Mets did not pick up his team option, Juan Lagares posted a heartfelt thank...
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Aroldis Chapman has decided not to opt-out and will instead sign a one-year extension with the club for $18 million. That will keep the left-handed closer with the team through the 2022 season. He is now set to make $48 million over the next three seasons as Mark Feinsand of MLB.com notes. Chapman, 31, recorded 37 saves in 2019 with a 2.21 ERA, 2.28 FIP, and...
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Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that Stephen Strasburg has decided to opt-out of the remaining four years and $100 million left on his contract, making himself a free agent. Strasburg, 31, won the 2019 World Series MVP award within the last week after helping secure the Washington Nationals’ first title. In 2019, he was one of the best pitchers in all of baseball with an 18-6 record to go...
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Mike Puma of the New York Post reports that the New York Mets are hoping to retain Chili Davis as their hitting coach for the 2020 season. However, Davis wants a multi-year deal if he were to stay with the team. In addition, Gary DiSarcina is expected to return to the coaching staff in 2020, but it is not yet known whether or not he will be the third base coach. Meanwhile, Glenn Sherlock is...
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