With all the buzz surrounding free agent Pete Alonso, one very integral piece of the 2024 Mets has snuck under the radar. Of course, we’re talking about the hit pop sensation Candelita, also known by Jose Iglesias when he puts the microphone down and decides to swing a bat. Iglesias remains a free agent heading into February, despite having a monumental season with the Mets. The veteran...
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Good morning, Mets fans! Chris Cotillo and Sean McAdam of MassLive reported Sunday that the Red Sox are a preferred destination for Nolan Arenado. The eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glover blocked a trade to the Astros earlier in the offseason. Cotillo adds that there is a strong belief in the industry that Triston Casas is available in trade talks. Red Sox general manager Craig Breslow...
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As it stands, the New York Mets and president of baseball operations, David Stearns, still has a lot of work to do when it comes to filling out the team’s bullpen. Each team’s bullpen are usually eight members deep, without factoring in the importance of depth. As it stands, the Mets only have four of these spots that appear solidified, leaving four more. Those “locks”...
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One of the most highly-debated occurrences on the baseball calendar is almost here. On January 21, the BBWAA will release the results of 2025 Hall of Fame balloting. That said ballot includes six former New York Mets; Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltrán, Curtis Granderson, Francisco Rodríguez, Billy Wagner, and David Wright. With how slow the offseason is currently moving, and all this Hall of Fame...
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Caleb Ferguson Position: RP B/T: R/L Age: 28 (7/2/1996) 2024 Traditional Stats: 62 G, 54 1/3 IP, 4.64 ERA, 1.491 WHIP, 67 SO, 25 BB 2024 Advanced Stats: 88 ERA+, 26.9 K%, 10.0 BB%, 4.14 xERA, 3.74 FIP, 3.55 xFIP, 0.3 fWAR Rundown Caleb Ferguson had an extremely interesting 2024 season. Ferguson struggled mightily with the New York Yankees to begin the year, before being traded to the Houston...
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Good morning, Mets fans! According to WEII’s Rob Bradford, the Red Sox are not out of the mix for standout Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old started 18 games in the NPB this season, logging a 2.35 ERA and 10.5 K/9. Latest MLB News According to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals are in the market for a late-inning relief pitcher to replace Andrew...
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