The latest podcast includes my discussion on the signing of Jeurys Familia, the J.T. Realmuto rumors and the new climate at the MLB Winter Meetings. Rich Mancuso of NY Sports Day joins the conversation live from Las Vegas. Hear me round out the show and talk about why the outrage over the Veterans Committee induction of Harold Baines and Lee Smith to the Hall of Fame is misguided....
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Good morning Mets fans! The Winter Meetings have come and gone and many players remain available in trades and via free agency. Despite already making some moves, Brodie Van Wagenen is still not finished for this offseason. Latest Mets News The Mets selected RHP Kyle Dowdy in the Rule 5 Draft. The last Rule 5 selection that the Mets made who lasted a whole season was Sean Gilmartin who they...
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In his most recent collection of insider notes following the conclusion of the Winter Meetings, Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports reports that the Mets have shown interest in six-time All-Star Nelson Cruz. Cruz, 38, just wrapped up the last year in a four-year, $57MM deal with the Seattle Mariners, completing his fifth consecutive year of 30+ homers and 90+ RBI, though admittedly falling down the...
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Drew Smith, RHP Player Data: Age: 25, B/T: R/R, Free Agency: 2025 Basic Stats: 27 G, 28 IP, 18 K, 3.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 10.9 H/9, 0.64 HR/9, 5.79 K/9, 1.93 BB/9 Advanced Stats: 0.5 bWAR, 0.2 fWAR, 3.66 FIP, 4.91 xFIP Grade: B- 2018 Review Drew Smith did not play too big of a part in the Mets 2018 season as a whole. After all, he was only called up on June 22 and was optioned on July 8 for a...
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As the Winter Meetings come to an end, I have a really good feeling about where this offseason is going. Unlike Sandy Alderson, who was always so methodical and had an annoyingly slow and patient approach, I do find Brodie Van Wagenen’s driven, quick-thinking and aggressive approach quite refreshing. I also appreciate Van Wagenen’s tenacity, but at some point you have to be smart...
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According to Tim Healey of the Athletic, the New York Mets pursuit of Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has continued and talks are now revolving around Michael Conforto or Brandon Nimmo over Amed Rosario. Healey says that, “one of those guys – not multiple – would be the centerpiece.” Rosario’s name has been floated around in trade discussions over the past couple of...
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