In major league history, there’s been only been eight players to accomplish the following for their careers: Collect 2,400 or more hits Steal 600 plus bases Own a career bWAR (Baseball-Reference WAR) of 65.0 or greater Seven of the eight players are enshrined in Cooperstown in the Baseball Hall of Fame: Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, Eddie Collins, George Davis, Joe Morgan, Tim Raines and Rickey...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post deduces from conversations he’s had with people inside and outside the New York Mets organization that general manager Sandy Alderson has roughly $10 million remaining to spend in free agency or trade. The Mets still have plenty of spots to feel in the bullpen, second base, could use a another starter, possibly a legit everyday center fielder and one could...
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The New York Mets are currently dealing with budget constraints, the exact figures we don’t know, but we do know that they are staying out of the big name free agent and trade market. Therefore, the Mets need to get creative if they’re going to contend in 2018 and beyond with a roster that is currently has many needs. One of the most obvious needs for the Mets is second base. After...
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On Wednesday, two free agent first baseman came off the board with the Washington Nationals signing Matt Adams to a one year, $4 million deal and the Cleveland Indians bringing in Yonder Alonso on a two-year, $16 million deal. The Alonso deal includes a vesting option for a third season. The 29-year-old Adams appeared in 131 games total between the two clubs and hit to a .274/.319/.522 clip in...
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The New York Mets have yet to make an offer to Jay Bruce according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Puma also notes that the Mets are still talking to the veteran outfielder and that he already has one offer in hand. The Mets have shown interest in Bruce this entire offseason as they hope to add someone that plays first base as well as corner outfield. Original Post – 8:17 a.m. Free...
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Good morning Mets fans! The off-season keeps moving, but the Mets continue to just want no part of it…. Latest Mets News The Mets announced that they officially extended GM Sandy Alderson. Former Mets General Manager Steve Phillips defended Fred and Jeff Wilpon in a Twitter rant Wednesday morning. Joel Sherman of the New York Post writes that he expects the Mets to spend $10-$15 million...
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