Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler has a 10 team no trade list, and the New York Mets are on that list. Coincidentally, that list also includes the Angels, who like the Mets, have been in discussions with the Tigers to acquired the four time All Star. As we have seen with Giancarlo Stanton, the no trade clause only serves as an impediment if the player...
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Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports left-handed reliever Jake McGee will be re-signing with the Colorado R0ckies pending a physical. Last year, McGee rebounded from a tough 2016 season. In 62 appearances, he was 0-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 1.099 WHIP, and a 9.1 K/9. While McGee pitched well against left-handed hitters limiting them to a .260/.313/.377 batting line, he was more effective against...
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While the Mets own the No. 6 pick in Thursday’s Rule 5 Draft, it’s nearly impossible to predict how the annual event will shake out. We previewed the draft (with rules and procedures) in more detail earlier in the month, but this article will take a closer look at the players the Mets should have their eyes on. The following list is comprised of players who could adequately fill roles that need...
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Good morning, baseball fans. Here’s what’s been going on around the league the last 24 hours. After acquiring Giancarlo Stanton over the weekend, the New York Yankees freed up some salary by sending infielder Chase Headley and pitcher Bryan Mitchell to the San Diego Padres in exchange for outfielder Jabari Blash. The Padres will take on all of the $13 million owed to Headley. The...
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If the first two days of the Winter Meetings have shown Mets fans anything, it’s that the inferno is raging and Sandy Alderson has stuck to his word of not jumping in. Tuesday saw Bryan Shaw, a pitcher New York thought would be a slam dunk in landing all offseason, instead choose hitter-friendly Colorado as his preferred destination. Tommy Hunter, a name that has been connected to the Mets...
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Today is the third day of the Winter Meetings and maybe just maybe, the Mets make a move. Latest Mets News Mickey Callaway told reporters that the team would have no set closer and he would take it by committee. I love it Mickey, no more Hansel Robles into face Kris Bryant just because it’s the seventh inning and not the eighth. Sandy Alderson told reporters that Callaway and Dave Eiland...
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