The New York Mets have hired former Nationals and Reds manager and four-time National League skipper Jim Riggleman as their bench coach. Mickey Callaway seemed to lack the NL experience necessary for a first-time manager in a new league that 2018 bench coach Gary Disarcina simply couldn’t bring. The Mets should benefit greatly from Riggleman’s insight. Riggleman, 66, was at the helm...
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Baseball America recently took a look back at the 2018 MLB Draft, as they released the report cards for each team’s 2018 Draft Class. Of note, New York Mets top draft pick Jarred Kelenic, is being regarded by BA as the “best pure hitter” of the organization’s draft class. At just 18-years old, the Mets selected Kelenic with the sixth overall pick in the draft. He got...
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Over the past eight hours, a handful of sources have emerged with various details surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason blueprint, all confirming the rumors from earlier in the month that the front office is expected to spend “stupid money” in its quest to remain competitive in the National League East. While the Phillies have already been cited as a potential suitor...
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According to multiple sources including Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the Atlanta Braves and third baseman Josh Donaldson have agreed to a one year deal worth $23 million. In 2018, Donaldson was limited to just 52 games with the Blue Jays and Indians due to a calf injury. He hit a combined .246/.352/.449 with 14 doubles, eight home runs, and 23 RBI. Donaldson’s $23 million salary will match...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fancred Sports, with Noah Syndergaard trade rumors swirling, the New York Mets have checked in on some of the big free agent starting pitchers, including J.A. Happ. Happ has been one of the more durable pitchers in the game over the past couple of seasons. He has made 25 or more starts in five consecutive seasons. In 2018, he made 31 starts between the Yankees and Blue...
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Good morning, Mets fans, and welcome back to another rumor roundup! While few signings took place over the Thanksgiving weekend, there have still been a series of interesting developments on the free agent market surrounding some of the game’s more prominent outfielders and pitchers. Astros Interested in Handful of Free Agent Outfielders While left fielder and elite prospect Kyle...
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