For the second straight offseason, Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto has been a hot topic of trade discussion. The New York Mets have a need at catcher and have already shown interest in free agent catchers such as Yasmani Grandal, Wilson Ramos and Martin Maldonado. Though the Mets farm system improved in 2018, source familiar with the Marlins’ thinking told Tim Healey of Newsday that...
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The New York Mets selected first baseman Peter Alonso with their second round pick in 2016 from the University of Florida, and so far all he’s done is crush baseballs. During his pro debut for the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2016, he hit .321/.382/.587 with 12 doubles and five home runs in only 30 games. The 2017 season was much of the same for the slugging Alonso between the Advanced-A St. Lucie...
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ESPN’s Buster Olney speculated the possibility of a Corey Kluber trade, and sees the Mets as a possible dancing partner on the former American League Cy Young and on former All-Stars Yan Gomes and Jason Kipnis. Says Olney, “If new GM Brodie Van Wagenen is looking for ways to live up to his oath to win in 2019, adding Kluber might be the most effective and financially efficient. The Mets’...
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Andrew Miller Position: LHRP Bats/Throws: L/L Age: 33 (5/21/1985) Traditional Stats: 2-4, 4.24 ERA, 34 IP, 1.38 WHIP, 11.9 K.9, 4.2 BB/9, 0.8 HR/9, 2 SV Advanced Stats: 0.2 bWAR, 0.4 fWAR, 3.51 FIP, 104 ERA+ Miller moved to the bullpen full time in 2012 and has been one of the most dominant relievers in the game since. Miller has essentially been emblematic of the growing trend in baseball....
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MLB vs Japan All-Star Series Samurai Japan 7, MLB All-Stars 6 SS Amed Rosario: 3-for-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, RBI, K Rosario got the party started in Japan early this morning with a deep blast to left center field to give the USA team a 1-0 lead. He would also add a single in the top of the fifth inning, later scoring on a Carlos Santana three-run home run, and a double in the top of the sixth inning....
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Good morning Mets fans! It should come as no surprise to know that the Mets want to upgrade their catcher’s position this offseason. What may come as a surprise however, is the idea that free agent Martin Maldonado may already be the frontrunner to fill the position according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Latest Mets News Brodie Van Wagenen continues to put just about every...
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