The aura around the New York Mets these days is bright. With a revamped roster, arguably one of the most competitive and complete pitching staffs in baseball (starters and relievers), as well as a newfound depth that this team hasn’t had the luxury of in many moons, the excitement surrounding this ball club is palpable. Whether you personally feel they did enough or not this offseason, it...
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Baseball purists can breathe a sigh of relief. Sources told USA Today Sports that Major League Baseball has no plans to implement a universal designated hitter for the 2019 season. The news broke today after the completion of the owners’ meetings in Orlando, Fla. “It’s not happening during this CBA,” an anonymous source told USA Today Sports. The news no doubt will...
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According to The Associated Press, the New York Mets and Washington Nationals are among the teams being discussed for an international series in London during the 2020 season. Another series being considered for the same season include the well-known Chicago Cubs-St. Louis Cardinals rivalry. The two sources who told the AP spoke anonymously since no announcements are allowed at this time....
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The New York Mets have announced that they have signed middle infielder Danny Espinosa to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Espinosa, 31, last played in the major leagues in 2017, when he hit .173/.245/.278 with six home runs, 31 RBIs and 30 runs scored in 93 games and 295 at-bats for the Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, and Los Angeles Angels. He spent...
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On Thursday morning, Baseball Prospectus released their PECOTA projections for the 2019 season. Yesterday, I broke down their projections for the National League East. Here is how they have things shaping out (prior to the J.T. Realmuto trade): New York Mets 89-73 Washington Nationals 89-73 Atlanta Braves 84-79 Philadelphia Phillies 84-79 Miami Marlins 66-96 After a busy offseason, they have the...
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Adrian Hernandez Position: CF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: February 8, 2001 (18) Acquired: Signed as an International Free Agent from the Dominican Republic on 7/2/17 ($1.5 million bonus) Previous Ranking: 20 Stats (DSL): .261/.351/.386, 12 2B, 2 3B, 5 HR, 34 RBI, 9 SB, 5 CS Back in 2017, Hernandez was regarded as one of the top international free agents available. For example, Baseball America rated...
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