Former agent and media consultant Joe Casale joins me to discuss the slow-moving MLB offseason. We discuss the recent proposed rule changes, whether the free agent market is correctable with the current structure and if we are headed to labor unrest in 2021. [iframe]<iframe...
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Good Morning New York Mets fans! The wait is just about over as the Kings of Queens will officially kick off spring training this week with pitchers and catchers reporting to camp tomorrow. Latest Mets News MMO’s Michael Mayer advises that the Mets have hired former Reds assistant hitting coach, Tony Jaramillo to be the hitting coach for the Mets’ AA affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble...
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Kevin Kernan of the New York Post caught up with Seth Lugo and Robert Gsellman at Spring Training yesterday, both of whom spent the majority of the 2018 season in the bullpen for the first time in their respective careers. In 2019, the duo will be joining a formidable relief corps that includes Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia, Justin Wilson in addition to probably Drew Smith and Luis Avilan....
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A little over a year ago, the Mets traded left-handed reliever Josh Smoker to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for fellow lefty Daniel Zamora and cash considerations. Smoker, 30, spent two seasons with the Mets: 2016 and 2017. In the latter, he appeared in 54 games and logged a 5.11 ERA, 4.92 FIP, 1.704 WHIP and 10.9 K/9. New York designated him for assignment at the end of last January to...
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Edwin Jackson Position: SP Bats/Throws: R/R Age: September 9, 1983 (35) Traditional Stats: 6-3, 3.33 ERA, 1.217 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9, 6.7 K/9 Advanced Stats: 1.6 bWAR, 0.7 fWAR 125 ERA+, 4.65 FIP It has been a long time since Jackson was considered a top prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. In the ensuing 16 years, Jackson has played for 13 teams in a variety of roles. For the most part,...
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Despite clear upgrades across the New York Mets’ 25-and-40-man rosters, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen’s refurbishing of an almost-there organization is garnering a touch of criticism from rival executives. In an article by Mike Puma of the New York Post, two anonymous members of National League front offices expressed apprehension at categorizing the Mets as a true contender,...
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