New Arizona Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen could be looking to shed more payroll after trading shortstop Jean Segura to the Seattle Mariners. Segura had a career year in 2016 in his only season with the D-Backs, but he is arbitration eligible and is projected to make $7.3 million by MLBTR. That’s quite a jump from the $2.6 million salary he made in 2016 and an expensive piece for...
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As Mets fans, we have had a lot to be thankful for over the years. First and foremost, we have a team we care about deeply. They give us a release from our daily trials and pressures. If you’re a shut-in, they give you entertainment and a sense of belonging to a greater entity. They make your day. They are our team, unlike any other, and we are thankful for the passion in our hearts whenever we...
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Tim Teufel has decided to stay in the New York Mets organization as the roving Minor League infield instructor and team ambassador according to Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal. Teufel was replaced as the Mets third base coach two weeks ago by former Arizona Diamondbacks long-time coach Glenn Sherlock. Original Report – Nov 15 According to multiple sources, baseball lifer Glenn...
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Initially i was simply going to post this one excerpt from Baseball America, who projected the top players who could get picked in the upcoming Rule 5 draft. But I was actually surprised that they listed Mets Double-A infield prospect Philip Evans among their “cream of the crop.” That’s not to knock Evans who I think is a fine prospect, but I’m not sure that he’s...
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Ian Desmond Position: Outfield/SS Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: September, 1985 (Age 31) For the second straight year Ian Desmond hits free agency after getting the qualifying offer and rejecting it. Unlike last offseason though, he is coming off a solid overall year at the plate. He also improved his value by showing he can play in the outfield. Desmond, 31, had a hard time finding a deal...
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(Photo Courtesy of Ron Chenoy – USA Today) According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Atlanta Braves have signed former Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman, Sean Rodriguez. The deal is for two years at $11 million per Rosenthal and is pending a physical. Rodriguez, 31, is coming off a fine season for Pittsburgh, hitting to a .270/.349/.510 batting line with 18 homers and 56 RBI. All of...
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