Though Josh Harrison was listed as one of the four “finalists” in the Mets pursuit for an infielder, that is no longer the case. According to Matt Ehalt of The Record and NorthJersey.com, New York is not currently pursuing a deal for the infielder. This validates the notion that the team is more likely to acquire an external player via free agency. Harrison, 30, clubbed 16 homers and...
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The New York Mets have reportedly narrowed down their pursuit of an infielder to four names: Todd Frazier, Eduardo Nunez, Josh Harrison and Neil Walker. However, it seems as though the team is more inclined to add a body via free agency as opposed to trade, so unless they can swing a deal for Harrison that they are comfortable with, I don’t see it happening. On Monday, incumbent infielder...
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Sometimes, Hall-of-Fame voting can be perplexing. While most voting-based attention is paid at the top of the ballot, it’s the bottom of the ballot where voting has been historically head-scratching. This year was no exception: Johan Santana, arguably the greatest pitcher of the ’00s, received just 2.4 percent of the vote. He may not be a Hall-of-Famer, but his candidacy deserves at...
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Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports that the Colorado Rockies are considering corner infielder Todd Frazier to play first base for them. The Rockies are also considering Mark Reynolds for the job, per Harding. The Mets have been weighing their options for and addition to their infield, and Frazier’s name had been thrown around with others like Eduardo Nunez, Neil Walker, and Josh Harrison....
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After naming his top 100 prospects in baseball last week, ESPN Insider Keith Law released his list of the top 23 minor leaguers in the Mets system on Monday. The group is led by David Peterson, who Law had previously named as the 58th best prospect in the game. Here’s the Mets list: LHP David Peterson SS Andres Gimenez RHP Justin Dunn 1B Peter Alonso SS Mark Vientos LHP Anthony Kay LHP Thomas...
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The Mets have made changes both on and off the field as they prepare for the 2018 season. However, their main formula for success will likely rely on the strength of their players staying healthy. Abbey Mastracco of NJ.com recently talked to rival scouts who believe the Mets still have the pieces to compete and surprise some people this year. “Their pitching is still their strength when...
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