The New York Yankees signed right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino on Thursday to a three-year deal and the Los Angeles Angels have an agreement in place for righty Cody Allen. While Ottavino was one the better relievers still on the market (2.6 bWAR in 2018), there’s still some value left and the Mets certainly could use at least one more piece. The obvious top arm on the market, despite not...
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The MLB Network started their Top Ten Right Now series last weekend, kicking it off with their second and third base rankings. Two of the new Mets acquisitions were ranked in the top five second baseman with Jed Lowrie and Robinson Cano both making the list. This weekend, the show will tackle right fielders where the Mets should have another representative cracking the top ten. Right field...
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During the 2018 season, Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola posted a 10.5 WAR (Wins Above Replacement) to lead Major League Baseball. Nola had an incredible season and nearly (hee hee) captured the National League Cy Young Award after winning 17 games and posting a 2.37 ERA and a 0.991 WHIP while striking out 224 batters. This weeks edition of our quiz wants you to name the Top 25 Mets...
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Curtis Granderson Position: OF Bats/Throws: L/R Age: March 16, 1981 (37) Traditional Stats: .242/.351/.431, 22 2B, 2 3B, 13 HR, 38 RBI, 2 SB, CS Advanced Stats: 0.9 bWAR, 0.9 fWAR, 115 OPS+, 116 wRC+ Defensive Stats: LF (-2 DRS, -2.6 UZR), CF (0 DRS, 0.4 UZR), RF (-3 DRS, -2.3 UZR) Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic announced former fan favorite Curtis Granderson is not planning to retire, and he his...
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Angels Land Potential Closer Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed reliever Cody Allen to a one-year deal. The former Indians closer will get $8.5 million guaranteed and can earn another $2.5 million based on number of games finished. The deal is still pending a physical. The 2018 season was rough for Allen as he posted a career-high 4.70 ERA...
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MLB Pipeline released their top 10 first base prospects list, and heading the list is Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso. Alonso, 24, hit .285/.395/.579 with 36 home runs and 119 RBI in 2018 between Double-A Binghamton and Triple-A Las Vegas. Alonso leads the list also featuring various first round picks like the Mariners’ Evan White, Rays two-way prospect Brendan McKay, Royals’...
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