Johan Santana was arguably the best pitcher of his era. But with 32 percent of Hall of Fame ballots public, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is likely to see his candidacy end this January. Santana has appeared on just two of the 129 ballots made public so far — or 1.5 percent. He would need to appear on 19 more of the estimated 287 outstanding ballots remaining in order to receive five...
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Over the last thirty-plus years, baseball has witnessed some of the most dominating back-end relievers to ever play the game. With closers taking a more predominant role during that span, the number of relievers to be considered for enshrinement into Cooperstown will continue to be discussed and considered among the BBWAA for years to come. Two such relievers appear on the ballot this winter,...
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MMO will be looking at multiple bargain options that are still available for the Mets this offseason. With Sandy Alderson reportedly having about $10 million left to spend, the Mets best chance to fill holes will be shopping at the dollar store. Earlier this offseason, Mets general manager John Ricco let on that the team would be “big players” this offseason, as they looked to fill holes around...
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The Colorado Rockies have signed closer Wade Davis according to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. This offseason the Rockies have already signed relievers Jake McGee and Bryan Shaw. Passan reports the deal is for three-years, $52 million with a $14 million vesting option for a fourth season. Davis, 32, spent the ’17 season with the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central, his first season playing in the...
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As you know, the Mets Hot Stove is as cold as ice, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a lot going on within various Mets circles. It’s hard to believe that it was only a year ago, that both the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants played in the NL wild-card game. Both teams entered the 2017 season with World Series aspirations and the Mets were even thumping their chests about...
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Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported last night that the Miami Marlins are having active trade discussions with teams involving outfielder Christian Yelich and catcher J.T. Realmuto. Both Yelich and Realmuto have recently voiced their displeasure with the direction of the franchise after seeing the Marlins trade off NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton and All-Star Marcell Ozuna. Morosi also reports that the...
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