During a recent television interview in Japan, recently-posted free agent RHP Tatsuya Imai made three things clear about his desire to play in MLB, and slight indication to where he may sign. Note: The original interview was done in Japanese and has since been translated. The most notable part of the interview was Imai’s take on the Dodgers when asked if he’s rather join the team or...
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Brandon Nimmo asked David Stearns, “Am I the only one standing in the way of this trade?” Stearns replied, “Yes.” When Nimmo signed his eight-year, $162 million contract in the 2022 offseason, there was a full no-trade clause. If the Mets wanted to trade him, he would have to approve it. And that’s just what the Mets asked him. After mulling it over and talking with...
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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns addressed the media Monday, a day after the team traded OF Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. Trading Nimmo “He did everything right here.” Stearns began his remarks by saluting Nimmo and his service time as a New York Met. The president of baseball operations noted trade discussions surrounding...
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There was chatter of Brandon Nimmo being traded the past week or two, but we’re not quite sure how many people believed it would actually happen. Then, news broke Sunday the Mets were shipping their longest-tenured player to the Texas Rangers (and $5 million) in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. To say it took the baseball world by surprise would be an understatement, but it certainly ignited...
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Updated Post: November 24 at 11:09 am The New York Mets officially announced the trade on Monday. The team sent OF Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations (approx. $5 million) to the Rangers in exchange for INF Marcus Semien. Semien’s 49.2 bWAR is the 11th-best in MLB since he joined the league in 2013. Original Post: November 23 at 5:31 pm In a blockbuster deal, the New York Mets are...
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On Sunday, the Mets traded their longest-tenured player, OF Brandon Nimmo, to the Texas Rangers in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien. Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the trade first, and Jon Heyman of the New York Post later confirmed that the Mets would send $5 million to Texas to offset part of Nimmo’s 2026 contract. The Mets needed Nimmo to waive his no-trade clause, and according to Mike Puma...
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