The Philadelphia Phillies have been in rebuild mode over the last few seasons and as their young group of players begin to blossom, they are now looking to make some additions to complement their youth. With the Phillies possibly ready to open those purse strings and go after some big names in free agency, it has been pointed out that they may have some interest in the 2016 Silver Slugger Award...
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Brian and Roger returned to talk about that crazy World Series and how Cleveland can’t handle winning. They also started the hot stove speculation on where Yoenis Cespedes will end up and how the team should approach their 2017 bullpen. We applauded Binghamton for naming the Mets’ Double-A squad the Rumble Ponies, and wondered if the Mets should just go ahead and rename themselves...
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Yoenis Cespedes has won the National League Silver Slugger award for an outfielder, as reported on MLB Network. Cespedes had a stellar 2016 campaign that saw the 31-year-old hit 31 long balls, while driving in 86 runs and hitting at a .280/.354/.530 clip in 132 games. Cespedes opted out of his three year deal with the Mets several days ago, and has now hit the open market as the most appealing...
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Steve Pearce Position: Utility Bats: Right – Throws: Right Born: April 13, 1983 (Age 33) Last offseason the New York Mets failed to bring in a veteran that could play multiple spots off the bench and instead Eric Campbell was on the opening day roster. Pearce will be a free agent for the second straight offseason. He bats right-handed and can play multiple positions including first base, second...
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According to Marc Carig of Newsday, teams have called the Mets to inquire about the availability of Jay Bruce, Michael Conforto, and Curtis Granderson. Carig did not indicate which teams approached the Mets, what the Mets asking price on any of these players would be, or even if the Mets are even interested in moving any of the three players. Bruce, 29, has one year and $13 million remaining on...
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In an effort to bolster their starting rotation, the Atlanta Braves have signed veteran R.A. Dickey, 42, to a one-year deal with an option for 2018. The former Cy Young Award winner had a down year for the Blue Jays in 2016, going 10-15 with a 4.46 ERA, striking out 126 batters in 169.2 innings pitched. This is his highest season ERA since 2009, and the first time he hasn’t pitched at...
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