Even with the holiday just a few days away, Major League Baseball’s rumor mill continues to churn. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking on the hot stove. Los Angeles Pining for Kluber Jon Morosi of MLB Network is reporting that the Los Angeles Dodgers are “willing to discuss” including outfielder Alex Verdugo as part of a deal with the Cleveland Indians for their ace...
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Each and every offseason, the common refrain is the Mets are in need of an additional left-handed reliever in the bullpen. Mostly, it is a call for the Mets to add a second left-handed pitcher, but this offseason it is more of a need to add a primary left-handed reliever. Time and again, this call misses the mark because what the team needs, what any team needs, is good relievers regarded of...
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Good morning, folks! Latest Mets News The Mets and Travis d’Arnaud have settled at a $3.515 million for his 2019 salary. John Sickels named his Top 20 Mets prospects. Peter Alonso and Jeff McNeil made the All-MiLB team for 2018. Cleon Jones chatted with MLB.com about his community service efforts. Brandon Nimmo did a Q&A with Anthony Dicomo of MLB.com about the holidays. Latest MLB...
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The Mets’ recent signing of Wilson Ramos benefits the club not only from the perspective of an everyday lineup, but also in terms of depth behind the plate. Once conflicted with a split core that compiled a 92 wRC+ last season, manager Mickey Callaway is now free to limit the tandem of Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki to reserve roles, and as a result, general manager Brodie Van...
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According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports, the Mets and catcher Travis d’Arnaud have avoided arbitration and settled on a one-year, $3.515 million contract. D’Arnaud, 29, was tendered a contract by New York late last month, despite missing a majority of the 2018 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The backstop logged just 15 plate appearances before hitting the...
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Avisail Garcia Position: OF Bats/Throws: R/R Age: June 12th, 1991 (27) Traditional Stats: .236/.281/.438, 11 2B, 2 3B, 19 HR, 49 RBI, 3 SB, 1 CS Advanced Stats: 0.3 bWAR, 0.0 fWAR, 96 OPS+, 92 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -4 DRS, -3.1 Overview Avisail Garcia’s story is one of intrigue, curiosity, and upside never quite reached. Garcia was a Venezuelan man-child, signed to the Tigers as an...
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