Good morning Mets fans! Representatives from every MLB organization head down to Orlando tonight for the annual Winter Meetings that start tomorrow. Yesterday, the news was largely dominated by the New York Yankees after agreeing to a deal to acquire Giancarlo Stanton and $30 million in cash from the Miami Marlins for Starlin Castro and minor leaguers Jorge Guzman and Jose Devers. This deal is...
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Regardless of Giancarlo Stanton being traded to the rival New York Yankees this morning, let’s take a step back. The Mets still have work to do this offseason, and while they ultimately won’t land someone of Stanton’s caliber, they are going to make several moves to help solidify their roster. Yes, the team is coming off a plethora of injuries, but they have a lot of talent on...
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The primary veteran piece going back to the Miami Marlins in the Giancarlo Stanton trade is infielder Starlin Castro. However, he may not even appear in a Marlins uniform, as the Fish figure to flip him sooner rather than later. With that being said, Mike Puma of the New York Post says the Mets plan to speak to Miami about acquiring him. The 27-year-old is owed $10.8 million in 2018 and $11.86...
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According to Jon Heyman of Fan Rag, as well as multiple other sources, the New York Yankees are indeed acquiring slugger Giancarlo Stanton from the Miami Marlins. It’s been a long time coming, but the 28-year-old is finally on the move. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post in the early hours of the morning. Starlin Castro is part of the package the Marlins are getting in return,...
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The Mets extended a multiyear offer to Bryan Shaw around Thanksgiving. Now they’re playing the waiting game. According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, Shaw could choose to wait until closing pitchers Greg Holland and Wade Davis sign to establish the market for setup men. The 30-year-old Shaw has appeared in at least 70 games for the Cleveland Indians in each of the last five seasons....
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When all is said and done, it would be surprising if the Mets didn’t have a new second baseman on Opening Day. Marc Carig of Newsday reports the Mets have had discussions with the Detroit Tigers about a trade involving Ian Kinsler as well as with the Cleveland Indians about Jason Kipnis. He also adds that the team may also use the Winter Meetings to explore a deal with the Pittsburgh...
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