Quite a bit of news so let’s delve into it. Latest Mets News Neil Walker and Jay Bruce are unlikely to return according to Marc Carig of Newsday. Carig was on Blue and Orange Thing, The 7 Line Army’s podcast, and said it was unlikely but also won’t rule it out. Between the two, I think Walker seems more likely. Walker’s market is fairly limited being a second baseman and...
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Jon Heyman of Fan Rag Sports was doing his weekly spot on WFAN today and speculates that veteran outfielder Carlos Gonzalez could make sense for the New York Mets. Heyman says that Gonzalez would fit as a first base/right field type the Mets have been looking for despite Gonzalez never playing first in the majors. The Mets have shown interest in right fielders that can also play first including...
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According to Rob Biertempfel of the Tribune-Review, the New York Mets are among the numerous teams that have called the Pittsburgh Pirates to show interest in utility guy Josh Harrison. He also states that the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are interested. The Yankees have recently had discussions with the Pirates that include right-handed starter Gerrit Cole as well. Harrison is a...
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With the 2017 year coming to an end we will take a look at the top minor league players from the New York Mets system over the past season. We based our choices on how they did statistically and not prospect ranking. Starters Juan Uriarte, C – The 2014 signee out of Mexico delivered a breakout season this year at Kingsport. Although he had always been known as an exceptional defender behind the...
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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...
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Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports that the New York Yankees are unlikely to re-sign veteran Todd Frazier given that is current asking price puts them to close to the $197 million payroll luxury tax threshold for 2018. The Yankees have prospect Miguel Andujar, went 4 for 7 with two doubles and four RBI in majors last season, as the most likely in-house candidate for third base after he posted an...
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