At today’s press conference introducing Robinson Canó and Edwin Díaz, Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen told reporters that the team expects starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard to remain on the roster for the 2019 season. He added that it would take “very special circumstances” for the Mets to “even consider” dealing the righty and fan favorite, citing him as a...
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After the New York Mets press conference to introduce the newly acquired Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz, Mets COO Jeff Wilpon talked to the media extensively. In a video taken by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Wilpon touched on a variety of topics related to payroll and the aggressiveness of new GM Brodie Van Wagenen. When asked about payroll, Wilpon said “It’s absolutely opened up, and...
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Francisco Cervelli Position: C Bats/Throws: R/R Age: March 6, 1986 (32) Stats: .259/.378/.431, 15 2B, 3 3B, 12 HR, 57 RBI, 2 SB, 3 CS Advanced Stats: 2.6 bWAR, 3.3 fWAR, 123 OPS+, 125 wRC+ Defensive Stats: -6 DRS, -4.0 FRAA, -13.4 RAA Remaining Contract: One year, $11.5 million Somehow Cervelli has emerged as one of the best offensive catchers in baseball. His 125 wRC+ last year was the fourth...
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By completing a blockbuster trade to acquire All-Star reliever Edwin Diaz and eight-time All-Star second baseman Robinson Cano from the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has made a big statement to the rest of the league. Van Wagenen has shown that he isn’t going to sit back and take his time as the new GM of the New York Mets. By shipping away coveted...
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Good Morning Mets fans! The Mets and the Mariners formally announced the Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano deal. Cano and Diaz will be introduced to the New York media tomorrow at 11 a.m ET, which will be streamed on the Mets Twitter account. MLB Pipeline updated its Mariners top 30 prospects. Jarred Kelenic and Justin Dunn slotted in as the No.2 and No.3 prospect respectively while Gerson Bautista...
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The trade that sent Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets, with Jay Bruce, Anthony Swarzak, Jarred Kelenic, Justin Dunn, and Gerson Bautista headed to Seattle was finalized on Monday with a press conference scheduled for Tuesday at 11 AM to formally announce the deal. On Monday evening, details of the $20 million that the Mariners sent to the Mets in the swap were revealed and,...
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