On Tuesday night, it was reported that the Mets had indeed reached out to recent free agent Adrian Gonzalez. Gonzalez, 35, had a rough 2017 campaign with the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting just three homers and dtiving in 30 runs in 71 games (252 plate appearances). He also hit to just a .242/.287/.355 clip with a 69 wRC+ and .275 wOBA. After the Atlanta Braves cut him after being acquired from the...
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“When I was a child, I caught a fleeting glimpse… Out of the corner of my eye. I turned to look but it was gone.” It was great while it lasted… An exciting World Series run in 2015, followed by one good month in 2016… That was the extent of the “long run of sustainable success” that was promised to us in 2010, when Sandy Alderson gave his first press...
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In what has been an offseason filled with a roller coaster of emotions, the Mets announced Wednesday that they have extended the contract of general manager Sandy Alderson. Alderson joined the Mets after the 2010 season, succeeding Omar Minaya as the 12th general manager in franchise history. He signed an extension in 2014 to remain with the team through 2017. “I’m excited that Sandy will...
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The Washington Nationals have reportedly signed first baseman Matt Adams to a one-year deal worth $4 million. He can also earn up to $500 thousand in incentives. Matt Adams split 2017 between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves, the latter of which cut him at the end of the season. The 29-year-old appeared in 131 games total between the two clubs and hit to a .274/.319/.522 clip in 367...
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According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of signing right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. Chacin, 29, went 13-10 with a 3.89 ERA, 4.26 FIP, 2.3 fWAR, 1.27 WHIP and a career-high 32 starts for the San Diego Padres in 2017. He allowed only 157 hits (7.8 H/9) and 19 home runs (0.9 HR/9) while striking out 153 (7.6 K/9) and walking 72 (3.6 BB/9) in 180.1 innings....
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The Tampa Bays Rays Wednesday traded their long time third baseman Evan Longoria to the San Francisco Giants, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo, the Rays are receiving prospects Christian Arroyo, Matt Krook and Stephen Woods and outfielder Denard Span in return. The 32-year-old has spent the entirety of his 10-year big league career with the Rays...
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