It was interesting to see three players accept their qualifying offers on Friday. Astros outfielder Colby Rasmus, Orioles catcher Matt Wieters and Dodgers starting pitcher Brett Anderson became the first players to ever accept their team’s QO since this new compensation system was adopted in 2012. Overwhelmingly, 16 of the 20 players did decline their $15.8 million offers and one player,...
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On November 5th the Mets officially added left-handed pitcher Josh Smoker to their 40-man roster. Smoker was a supplemental first round pick (31st overall, six slots ahead of Travis d’Arnaud) of the Washington Nationals in 2007 out of Calhoun High School in Georgia. Josh struggled in the 2012 season, he allowed eight runs in just 9.2 innings topping out at High-A Potomac. He then sat out...
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As most of you all know by now, on Friday, the Atlanta Braves dealt All-World defensive shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catching prospect Jose Briceno to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for highly regarded pitching prospects Sean Newcomb and Chris Ellis. Also heading to Atlanta was veteran shortstop Erick Aybar. Braves GM John Coppolella told reporters on Saturday, that Aybar was a key to the...
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Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports broke the news that the Boston Red Sox have acquired premier closer Craig Kimbrel from the San Diego Padres in exchange for a package of minor league prospects that include pitcher Logan Allen, infielder Carlos Asuaje, shortstop Javier Guerra and outfielder Manuel Margot. Both teams have confirmed the trade. Kimbrel, the 2011 National League Rookie of the Year and...
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It’s official… Second baseman Daniel Murphy has declined his one year, $15.8 million qualifying offer from the New York Mets, who will now receive a compensation pick between the first and second rounds in next year’s draft when he signs with a new team. It was a no-brainer for Murphy, who has a potential multi-year deal waiting for him in free agency worth anywhere between $45-60...
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After more than a week to let the World Series, yes, World Series dust settle, it is safe to say that this season was indeed a huge success for the New York Mets. The Mets went from a 79-83 team a year ago, to National League champions, at least a year ahead of schedule, according to most experts. The World Series champion Kansas City Royals were simply a better team than the Mets. They were...
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